You may not realize how much you rely on your shoulders to get you through the day until you are injured and require chronic pain treatment in Des Moines, IA, or elsewhere. Then you'd be frustrated because you couldn't go about your daily activities. There are several reasons why you can sustain a shoulder [...]
You may be wondering if chiropractic could be combined with acupuncture, physical therapy, and massage. Yes, combining these treatments can definitely help injured and wellness-seeking clients. Let's take a closer look to see how. How Do These Treatment Combinations Work? Pain is a common occurrence in our lives, whether acute, chronic, traumatic, or severe. [...]
Back pain can range from inconvenient to incapacitating. If you're experiencing severe pain that doesn't go away, you should ask yourself "who do I see for back pain?" With so many different types of providers and techniques out there, it can be tough to find the right answer. To top it all off, you [...]
What Causes Dizziness? Understanding Vertigo (dizziness) and Treatment Options Vertigo or dizziness is often described as feeling off-balance or as if the room is spinning (when it’s not). Oftentimes, simple movements can feel very intense and impact your everyday life. Having your daily routine impacted or halted due to severe vertigo can be very [...]
Acupuncture: What Is It and How Does It Work? What Is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is the holistic practice of inserting very thin sterile needles through the skin at specific points on your body and is most often used to treat pain and discomfort due to a variety of conditions including: Anxiety and Depression [...]
Telemedicine and Chiropractic With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting CDC recommendations to stay home and practice social isolation, it leaves many moderate and high-risk patients with a dilemma. Do I venture out to the chiropractor’s office and potentially risk infection (for more information about the precautions at our office click here) or do [...]
6 Ways You’re Sabotaging Your Sleep Are you consistently waking up each morning feeling unrefreshed? You’re not alone. Millions of people suffer from sleep deprivation. Poor sleep can contribute to numerous health problems, but the good news is that most issues can be solved by changing your habits. Here are 6 ways that you [...]
Back and Neck Pain Tips There are lots of things you can do to address your low back pain. Back and neck pain is some of the most common complaints we hear from people of all ages, and the discomfort can really interfere with your day-to-day activities. If you’ve ever suffered from acute or [...]
Manage Your Holiday Stress While it’s the most wonderful time of year, for many of us, it’s also the most stressful time of year. Parties, shopping, baking, and entertaining during the holiday season can cause stress to peak, and in some cases, can eventually lead to a serious health problem, so it’s important to [...]
Pain-Proof Your Workstation Your office may be the place where good ideas come to fruition and productivity soars, but it can also be a place that triggers back pain, neck strain, and carpal tunnel. Imagine the amount of strain that is placed on your body while simultaneously sitting in a chair, hunching over a [...]
