We manage so much of our lives from our devices that many of us have become dependent on them, and that means more screen time. If you're looking at your screen more than an hour a day it's important to maintain posture to prevent neck pain and injuries. Lift your phone to the level of [...]
The position in which we sleep is important to our health. Sleep positioning can affect spine health, back pain, headaches, and sleep quality. A pillow that keeps your spine in a neutral position based on your sleep position is important. Stomach sleeping can increase your chance for, or worsen existing back pain. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/choosing-the-best-sleep-position https://www.facebook.com/midiowachiro/
Study after study shows chiropractic is a safe and effective treatment for many types of pain and dysfunction. It's important to find a chiropractor who will tailor a treatment plan specifically for you. No 'one size fits all' long term plans here! Please reach out if you would like to learn more! https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8915715/ [...]
Flexion distraction technique is a smooth gentle treatment we use to focus care to the problematic area of the low back. Most patients describe the feeling as a "great stretch I can't do on my own." After we take a history and perform an examination we can determine if flexion distraction is the most effective [...]
More important that getting 10,000 steps is getting more steps than you had yesterday or last month. You'll get more benefit going from 1,000 steps to 3,000 steps than from 9k to 10k. Get going! It doesn't have to be perfect! https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667%2821%2900302-9/fulltext
The Boring Stuff IS the Important Stuff With new tech, gizmos, and AI making promises of longer, healthier life it's important to understand that it's the simple stuff that makes the MOST difference in how we feel. Before you spend hundreds, or even thousands of dollars on health tech incorporate veggies in your diet, work [...]
Chiropractic is a safe, effective way to treat back pain without medication. At Mid Iowa Chiropractic we strive to get you back to your best you efficiently, and there are never high pressure sales. Every patient is different, and deserves treatment tailored specifically to their needs. Call today to learn more! 515-344-1143 https://www.facebook.com/midiowachiro/
When a muscle or joint is stiff, tight or sore our first instinct is, often, to stretch it out. The evidence says it's often better to strengthen it to get the relief you seek. Let us help you get on the path to getting you back to your best you! Call today! 515-344-1143
If you have stiff joints that, even with lots of stretching, just still feel stiff it's time to try a new approach. Evidence suggests that strengthening the muscles that act as movers of that joint can improve range of motion, and reduce stiffness more effectively than stretching for many people. Dr. Greg Pray at Mid [...]
We can HELP! Low back pain can be considered a global epidemic. It affects hundreds of millions around the world, and costs billions in lost productivity. Not to mention the psychological, financial and social toll it takes on those who deal with low back pain either on a daily basis or every few months. There [...]
