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5 Joint Pain Prevention Tips

5 Joint Pain Prevention Tips

May 29, 2023
Your joints play a vital role in your body. They connect bones, provide support, and help you move. When joints are damaged, either by injury or disease, it can cause significant discomfort and loss of function....
5 Tips to Straighten Up Your Posture

5 Tips to Straighten Up Your Posture

May 16, 2023
May is National Correct Posture Month! Good posture is essential for a healthy body and can help you avoid chronic pain and injuries. Here are some of our favorite tips for maintaining proper posture throughout...
Put A Spring In Your Step

Put A Spring In Your Step

May 3, 2023
With spring officially here and summer just around the corner, it’s time to get moving and enjoy the fresh air! Now’s the perfect time to put on those running shoes and go for a brisk jog, or take your dog for a...
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The Best Alternative to Sit-Ups and Crunches

The Best Alternative to Sit-Ups and Crunches   Traditional abdominal exercises used in the gym are often intermixed...
Abel Shaw
November 10, 2021
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Why Do Chiropractors "Pop" Joints?

Restricted or irregular joint motion can interfere with normal movement. This can affect global movement and...
Ryan Donahue
October 26, 2021
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Hip Extension and Low Back Pain

When a patient presents with low back pain we also need to understand the relationship that the lumbar spine has...
Abel Shaw
October 12, 2021
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5 Reasons to Try Smart Chicken Bone Broth, With Hy-Vee Dietitian, Ashley!

5 Reasons to Try Smart Chicken Bone Broth   Bone broth has become a staple in the health-food category for a number...
September 15, 2021
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Should You Exercise If You Have Back Pain?

Low back pain, especially when chronic, can be very frustrating and even debilitating. It can make the simplest of...
Ryan Donahue
July 14, 2021
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Three Reasons to Add Red, White and Blue Foods to Your Holiday Table, with Hy-Vee Dietitian, Ashley!

Is there anything more American than the Fourth of July? As we get ready to celebrate the holiday with meals...
June 29, 2021
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What Is the Best Position to Sleep In?

The position you sleep in can have a big impact on how you feel when you get out of bed in the morning.  Many...
Abel Shaw
June 7, 2021
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Making a Difference with Nick Rouse, Spartan Lifestyle Coaching

Tell us about yourself. I grew up in NW Iowa, Emmetsburg, on a small farm.  After graduating from high school I...
May 25, 2021
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This Is How We Treat This Nerve Entrapment

The radial nerve, while less common compared to the median and ulnar nerves, can become entrapped. The radial nerve...
Ryan Donahue
May 17, 2021
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Better Movement Equals Less Shoulder Pain

Shoulder impingement syndrome is a very common diagnosis for shoulder pain. While coming up with the right...
Ryan Donahue
May 11, 2021