Spinal Health

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

  You’ve most likely heard the name “COVID-19” discussed nonstop recently. It’s important to stay up-to-date on recent information and discoveries during this difficult time to be informed. Having a general knowledge of the disease first is crucial to keeping yourself and others safe. Keep reading to learn the basics of what COVID-19 is, how you can keep yourself and others stay safe, what to do if you feel sick and ways to boost your immune system. What is COVID-19? COVID-19

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

Poor posture is something many of us can relate to, but do we know how sitting and standing poorly really affect us? Not only is slouching bad for your health, but it also indicates how you’re feeling and can show poor self-esteem, fatigue or lack of interest. Here, we will talk about what poor posture can all indicate in your body language and overall physical health and how you can turn it around before it’s too late. Poor Posture Revealed There are many things that poor posture

When you have chronic pain, the only thing that you’re thinking about is how you can get rid of it. There are people who just recently started to suffer from pain or people who have suffered from chronic pain for years and have tried endless amounts of treatments to help, but nothing does. We’re here to let you know that physical therapy can help all of you! Here are some reviews to prove it.  This place is truly amazing. I walked in with little hope of recovering from whiplash

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

Do you have an office job and feel in pain at the end of every workday? You aren’t alone. It isn’t a secret that sitting all day is poor for your health, but did you realize that it can be putting unfavorable strain on your neck? The way you sit at your desk and look at your computer can cause you to have neck issues. Here’s how to remedy it. Monitor Position You’re staring at your monitor for a majority of the day, so you may as well make sure it is placed in the optimal

Do you have frequent shoulder pain? If you find yourself having sharp pains in your shoulders, there’s a chance the shoulder is not the problem, but the neck. Cervical Radiculopathy is a spinal issue that can cause pain in your arms, even if you feel none in your neck or back. Here is a description of how it affects you and what your treatment options are.   What exactly is Cervical Radiculopathy? In layman's terms, this is commonly known as a pinched nerve. Your neck has

Have you ever woken up with your neck or spine just feeling off? It may be due to your sleeping position. That’s why Core PT is offering these tips when it comes to sleeping positions and your spine: Side Sleepers The Problem: Sleeping on your side tends to end with your upper leg sliding forward to rest on the mattress, so this can cause rotation in the lower spine.  When your spine is twisted in that position for quite some time, you could wake up sore or in pain. The Solution: