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 [...]
Are You Struggling with Low Back Pain? This Gentle, Proven Treatment Might Be the Relief You’ve Been Searching For If nagging low back pain is interfering with your daily life, there’s a powerful yet gentle treatment that deserves your attention—lumbar flexion distraction. Unlike medications that only mask symptoms, this hands-on technique targets the root of [...]
Your brain and your body are dependent on one another, and the better your body is functioning, the better your brain will function. However, getting started on a new routine can be daunting, intimidating, and most of us give up before ever really starting the routine we know will help us…. And that’s okay!! Set [...]
