Prevention

Say craniosacral therapy and you get a lot of weird looks. Is this a new-age thing? Did someone just make this up? Can it actually make a difference with my pain? No, no, and YES! Craniosacral therapy has been around for years but not every physical therapy clinic uses this technique. In fact, we are one of the few providers in the Des Moines area who do. Why? Because it works. We’ve found time and time again craniosacral therapy to be the way we’re able to help our patients

A neck injury is serious and can interfere with almost every daily activity. Unfortunately, it can be easy to hurt your neck if you aren’t aware of prevention techniques. These exercises are simple and can make a world of difference in helping to prevent neck pain.  Scalene Stretch Scalene is a group of three pairs of muscles in the neck. A lot of neck pain and injury can be due to a tight neck. For many people, tight necks occur often due to the nature of many workplaces. Sitting

You are probably aware of the physical benefits that an exercise routine can have on a person. But did you realize the tremendous impact that can carry over to you beyond the body? If feeling great physically isn’t enough motivation for you to exercise regularly, consider these additional benefits!  Happiness Exercise is a great way to give your body a boost of immediate happiness. This is mostly due to hormones, called endorphins. They directly bring about feelings of euphoria.

It’s inevitable, winter is here again whether we like it or not. With winter comes snow and with snow comes injuries - but we have the tips for you to prevent them! Here we will talk about preventative measures you can take to stay safe all winter long and have an enjoyable holiday season. Wear the Right Footwear The proper footwear will not only keep your feet cozy, but will help keep you from falling or hurting yourself due to a footwear fail. You’ll want to make sure your winter

1 in 8 U.S. women will develop breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. That’s nearly 12%, and 12% too many at that. The importance of spreading awareness for this disease is more important now than ever as rates are on the rise, but prevention and survival after being diagnosed are equally important. Knowing what to look for and taking preventative measures will be key in staying healthy. Unfortunately, there are many different kinds of breast cancer that you have to be aware of, along

This October, we’re not just here for the pumpkin spice lattes, Halloween candy and all of the spooktacular events, we’re also here to celebrate National Physical Therapy Month with YOU! Physical Therapy Month is all about recognizing the power of rehabilitation and how it can transform your healing, along with recognizing those in the profession that make this all possible! Follow along to see all the benefits of physical therapy and why you should #ChoosePT. It’s a hands-on

Getting older doesn’t mean your quality of life has to change, but it may be time to jumpstart a new routine! Many different things happen to your body as you age, some you may be aware of and some you may not be. No matter which boat you’re in, it’s important not to let those changes catch you by surprise and to start taking the necessary steps to execute a healthy life as you age. Below you will find 5 ways to execute healthy aging.  1. Stay physically active with regular

Children—or anyone—should follow these simple tips when wearing a backpack.   1. Wear both straps. Use of one strap causes one side of the body to bear the weight of the backpack. By wearing two shoulder straps, the weight of the backpack is better distributed across the shoulders.   2. Wear the backpack over the strongest mid-back muscles. Pay close attention to the way the backpack is positioned on the back. It should rest evenly in the middle of the back.

We hate to see it, but we do every day. Patients come in that have needed our help for years but have put off making their appointment or did not realize the impact we could have on relieving their pain. There are many common ailments that we are able to help with. We can help them to alleviate their pain or eliminate it completely.   Neck & Back Pain Many people suffer from some form of neck or back pain. Too many people suffer in silence for years, thinking that the pain will go away

Pain is your body’s way of telling you that something is wrong. With extreme pain, many doctors prescribe pain medication in order to help people get through their day. Unfortunately, this has led to the opioid epidemic sweeping across the nation. Fortunately, there are alternatives that have been clinically proven to work and one of them is physical therapy. These services can help the millions of Americans that suffer from extreme pain every day.   Joint Pain If you have joint