Walking has long been touted, correctly, as a great way to improve your mood, improve health outcomes, help prevent low back pain (especially walking outside), but it can help keep your brain sharp as well. People who are able to walk at a brisk pace have a much smaller risk of developing dementia than those [...]
Chiropractic has proven to be an effective treatment for many different joint, muscle, and nerve issues from headaches to sciatica to a kink in the neck, and many others. However, it's also proven effective in treating plantar fasciitis through joint manipulation, and soft tissue/ muscle release. At Mid Iowa Chiropractic we have identified the importance [...]
Do you feel like you're not moving well? Do you feel stiff and sore, and getting out of bed is slow. Is your neck causing you headaches? Sciatic pain traveling down your legs? If you answered yes to any of these a chiropractor can help! However.... how do you know the chiropractor you choose will [...]
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/
