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What Is Causing Your Elbow Pain?

What Is Causing Your Elbow Pain?

May 4, 2022
Elbow pain can be a nagging painful issue. It is much more likely to develop along the lateralaspect of the elbow. Symptoms often begin gradually over time following overuse-type activity,without a history of...
Vary Your Veggies With Veggies Made Great with Hy-Vee Dietitian, Ashley!

Vary Your Veggies With Veggies Made Great with Hy-Vee Dietitian, Ashley!

Mar 21, 2022
Adding an extra serving of vegetables to your weekly menu may have been a New Year’s resolution – but have you maintained it? During March, National Nutrition Month, Hy-Vee registered dietitians have the solution...
The Foot and Ankle: How and Why We Evaluate

The Foot and Ankle: How and Why We Evaluate

Mar 10, 2022
The Foot and Ankle: How and Why We EvaluatePatients commonly present with foot and ankle problems to our office. We alsofind biomechanical problems in the feet and ankles that may relate to othermusculoskeletal...
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Dorsal Scapular Nerve Entrapment Syndrome

Entrapment of the dorsal scapular nerve (DSN) is an under-recognized cause of neck, upper back, and scapular pain....
Ryan Donahue
September 16, 2020
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When Should You Foam Roll?

Self-Myofascial Release (SMR) is a method of self-treatment which will typically involve utilizing a foam roll or...
Abel Shaw
September 7, 2020
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Say Goodbye to Summer with the Dietitians at Hy-Vee

Labor Day may be the unofficial end of summer, but that doesn’t have to dampen your celebration. Your local Hy-Vee...
Ryan Donahue
August 31, 2020
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Ice vs. Heat...Which Is Better?

Both ice and heat can be beneficial when applied properly. Using ice or heat is a cheap and effective way to help...
Ryan Donahue
August 24, 2020
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Brugger’s Postural Relief Exercise

Easy & Effective
Ryan Donahue
August 18, 2020
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Mid-Back Mobility Matters

Having adequate mobility through the mid-back, also known as the thoracic spine, is important in preventing pain...
Ryan Donahue
August 12, 2020
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Try This Hip Mobility Drill!

The hip consists of a “ball-and-socket” joint that is formed between the Femoral Head and the Acetabulum, a part of...
Abel Shaw
August 5, 2020
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Abdominal Bracing

Without the strength of the muscles around it, the lumbar spine can only support about 20 pounds. So obviously the...
Abel Shaw
July 28, 2020
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2 Great Stretches For Desk Workers

Constantly thinking about good posture can be a tough task to manage when sitting at a desk or working from home...
Ryan Donahue
July 13, 2020
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Why Ankle Mobility Is So Important

An important but often overlooked area of the body is the function of the ankles. Unless a person is specifically...
Ryan Donahue
July 6, 2020