Most healing from injury happens when we sleep, but what if the pain keeps us from sleeping? Research has shown that the less “quality sleep” a person gets, the greater the intensity of their pain. However, pain from the injury can prevent you from getting “quality sleep.” It’s the “chicken or the egg” dilemma. Is [...]
Low back pain treatment options can be overwhelming, but most Americans must find a solution to their low back pain at some point in their lives. At any given time there are an estimated 31 million Americans experiencing back pain. 80% of Americans will experience low back pain at some point. There are as many [...]
Chronic Pain affects millions of Americans negatively every year. We lose quality hours with our families, work, and fun due to persistent crippling pain. Many reach for pain pills. Research shows you should seek help from several providers, including a chiropractor. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7578188/ https://www.facebook.com/midiowachiro/
Your sleep position plays an important role in your musculoskeletal health. Poor sleep positions can put undue pressure on joints, intervertebral discs, and muscles that lead to pain, and difficulty performing your daily tasks. Many of our patients at Mid Iowa Chiropractic have reported less pain after learning better positions for their bodies while they [...]
Balance helps your brain! A sharp mind doesn't happen by accident as we get older. Improving your physical balance can improve memory, and spatial cognition.Call today, and we can help you get back to your best you at Mid Iowa Chiropractic. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5515881/ https://www.facebook.com/midiowachiro
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/
