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September 26, 2024EmSella: A Non-Invasive Solution for Stress, Urge, and Mixed Urinary Incontinence Urinary incontinence can be a frustrating and embarrassing condition that affects millions of people worldwide.... -
September 4, 2024Photo by Jonathan Borba on Unsplash Core to Floor: Strengthening from the Inside Out In the realm of fitness and wellness, the core and pelvic floor play...
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August 28, 2024Are you looking for extra support for burning extra fat? Check this out. Here are three supplements from NutriDyn for helping your body burn fat....
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August 27, 2024Photo by Soroush Karimi on Unsplash Concussions, or mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), can have lasting and debilitating effects on individuals. While traditional treatment often involves...
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August 13, 2024Dr. Chris LoRang debuting the clinic’s new EmSella Chair and EmSculpt neo devices. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common condition that can significantly impact a man’s...
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August 13, 2024Are you an Iowa resident exploring the potential benefits of medical cannabis? Navigating the process of obtaining a medical cannabis card can be overwhelming, but...
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August 13, 2024Have you ever stepped on the scale, only to be met with disappointment? The number on the display doesn’t always tell the whole story. What...
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July 26, 2024For 11 years, Capital Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Center has been a dedicated chiropractic, physical therapy and acupuncture/dry needling clinic. We have focused on ways to...
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April 2, 2024We are thrilled to welcome Andrea Imes, ARNP (she/her/hers) to the clinic team as a nurse practitioner. Adding Andrea to our roster is in line...
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March 24, 2024At Capital Chiropractic & Iowa HBOT, we offer trauma-informed care and many of our services have documented positive outcomes in the mental health field. Our...
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March 22, 2024Meet our Neighbors: Iowa IV! In this edition of “Our Health Community,” our neighbors and fellow health-enthusiasts at Iowa IV share the story of how they...
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January 30, 2024Photo courtesy of the Rush Family. Our work at Capital Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Center and Iowa HBOT is motivated so deeply by our connections to the...
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August 25, 2023A common belief that we often hear is that an individual is in too much pain to be seen and treated by a chiropractor –...
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August 18, 2023Summer time is often filled with pickles (and pickled things of all kinds!), and we love them. However, most often, quick-pickle recipes call for added...
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May 22, 2023Sciatica is a painful condition that affects millions of people worldwide, with an estimated prevalence of 10-40% in the general population most commonly in people...
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April 18, 2023We are beyond excited to feature 99 Counties on the Our Health Community blog series! They’re working hard to bring local, pasture-raised meat to all...
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April 12, 2023Whether you’re new to cold immersion therapy or an experienced plunger, Dr. LoRang has created plunging protocols for beginner and moderate levels to help individuals...
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April 6, 2023What is “cold plunging”? Cold plunges and cold immersion therapies have been used for centuries as a way to improve health and wellness. Cold plunging is...
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April 6, 2023Photo by Bruno Nascimento on Unsplash Spring is almost upon us and that means more outdoor activities and sports! If you’re like us, then you may...
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March 14, 2023Megan Garvin, owner of Batch Balanced. Megan Garvin, owner of Batch Balanced, is making healthy habits easier to have with her incredible (and delicious, might we...
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March 7, 2023Did you ever think that breathing a certain way may help decrease pain and anxiety? Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, the research...
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January 24, 2023Tony and Layla from Prudent Produce, going down to feed chickens and collect eggs from their flock. For our latest installment of the Our Health Community series, we...
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January 10, 2023Dr. Hartley adjusts Dr. LoRang. What’s that Cracking Sound? The origin of the noise produced during spinal manipulation has been cause for wonder for as long as...
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December 6, 2022Photo by Owen Beard on Unsplash At Capital Chiropractic we send our patients out for imaging only when necessary. There are a few reasons we would...
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December 1, 2022The Keto Kitchen is a favorite of Capital Chiropractic owners Chris and Abbie, and we’re beyond delighted to feature them in the Our Health Community...
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November 18, 2022Photo by Taisiia Shestopal on Unsplash “Neck pain is the fourth leading cause of disability, with an annual prevalence rate exceeding 30%” (1). Neck pain, while unfortunately...
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November 7, 2022Photo by Jakob Owens on Unsplash So you find out you have a meniscus tear – now what? Is surgery the next step? Could you try...
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October 12, 2022We’re so excited to feature Fresh Food Bites, a blog dedicated to improving gut health through diet, created by dietitian and nutritional coach Laura Marzen! Tell...
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September 27, 2022Photo by Aubrey Odom-Mabey on Unsplash Unfortunately, this is not a joke. TW: There are photos in this blog that may be sensitive for some readers. They...
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September 13, 2022September is Drug-Free Pain Management Awareness Month in the State of Iowa! Recently, Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation establishing September as Drug-Free Pain Management Awareness...
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July 29, 2022So… what exactly is an “injury screening”? An injury screening is a free face-to-face assessment with one of our practitioners. These are relatively short (10-20 minutes)...
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July 29, 2022Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash Many of our patients experience temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain and dysfunction. It can be debilitating, chronic, and can significantly affect...
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June 16, 2022First things first: Is your pain coming from the shoulder or the neck? Shoulder pain affects millions of people each year. According to population surveys, shoulder...
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March 21, 2022Evidence Based Warm Up Before Your Run It’s the time of year that we want to spend more time outside, and runners might be signing up...
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January 10, 2022Photo by Aarón Blanco Tejedor on Unsplash. Why do I hurt? When it comes to pain, how an injury was sustained provides valuable information as to what...
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December 10, 2021Feeling it in your bones Do you feel that you have more joint discomfort with cold weather? A study performed at Tufts-New England Medical Center in...
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December 1, 2021Editor’s note: We are so excited to feature Campbell’s Nutrition on this series for many reasons, including that their location at 42nd Street and University...
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August 31, 2021Hypertension, or high blood pressure, was a primary or contributing cause of death for nearly 500,000 people in the United States in 2018 (1). Hypertension...
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July 26, 2021Hello summer! As the temperatures are peaking and the humidity is closing in, you can cool down easily with this tasty frozen treat. Dr. LoRang has...
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July 13, 2021What is Alexander Technique? Alexander Technique is an awareness-building process that cultivates an internal flow by creating space to integrate body and mind by studying “the...
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April 16, 2021This patient was experiencing anterior hip pain, but after working with Dr. Schreyer on routine physical therapy, she was able to complete a difficult half...
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April 9, 2021Who do you call? For people who are sick, going to see your primary care physician and getting a diagnosis is common sense. But who do...
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February 23, 2021Photo by Curtis Potvin on Unsplash. Screens and Sleep Don’t Mix A recent study of 1,500 Americans found that 90 percent of adults use an electronic device...
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February 10, 2021Photo by Kinga Cichewicz on Unsplash. Oxygen, water, food, and sleep. These are four essentials to life. Without them peoples’ health suffers. Sleep is an important...
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January 25, 2021Dr. Chris LoRang squats low and pressurizes his abdomen while shoveling. Winter is no joke Snow adds a beautiful touch to these cold, snowy winter days. That...
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January 25, 2021Rule #1=Prevention! Plan ahead. Give yourself sufficient time and plan your route. (1) Wear proper footwear. Try to wear flat-soles shoes and avoid shoes with heels. (1)...
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January 17, 2021Tennis elbow and golf elbow Tennis elbow and golf elbow are very common. Despite the names, you don’t have to be a golfer or a tennis...
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December 21, 2020Dr. Corrin Schreyer demonstrates poor desk posture. 4 Stretches for the Office Take a few minutes at different parts of your day to make some changes to...
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December 16, 2020Dr. Ryan Hartley demonstrates an exercise that can reduce sciatica pain. Click to watch full video demonstration. VIDEO: Sciatica relief in two at-home exercises What is sciatica? Sciatica...
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December 14, 2020Colder weather means changes to how we exercise It can be hard to motivate yourself to get outside for a run or bike ride when the...
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December 1, 2020“But I’ve been told I need surgery.” This is a statement we hear from patients a lot. And sometimes it is true. But more often than...
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November 15, 2020The benefits of seeing a PT and/or chiropractor before the end of the year 2020 has been a hard year, and many are excited about it...
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November 11, 2020COVID-19’s lingering symptoms As we learn more about COVID-19 and how it affects the body, researchers have discovered that some symptoms may persist even after an...
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October 28, 2020Lots of beautiful leaves falling in your yard calls for more yard work–especially raking! Unfortunately, if you use improper form, raking leaves can leave you...
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October 7, 2020Dr. Chris LoRang (left), chiropractic physician, and Dr. Corrin Schreyer, physical therapist, work as a team to help chronic pain patients. October is National Chiropractic and...
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October 1, 2020Chiropractic care is not just for back pain. And it isn’t just about “cracking” backs. Evidence-based chiropractors bring a depth of knowledge and skill to help with...
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September 23, 2020Lazy or Deconditioning? The seasons are changing, the gym is closed, and you’ve been relaxing–enjoying the lazy, hazy days of summer. Taking a day off here...
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September 12, 2020Forest Bathing Dr. Schreyer in the middle of a forest bathing hike. Did you like our previous blog on Nature’s Effect on Health? Just spending more time...
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September 12, 2020Nature’s Effect on Health Dr. Schreyer getting her hands dirty! What we take in from our environment through any sense — sound, smell, or sight — all...
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August 4, 2020Whether you are working from home or back in the office, this checklist can help you use posture as medicine. Didn’t know your posture could...
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July 14, 2020Ergonomics at your desk If you are working from home (#wfh), you may be working from a very makeshift station: a kitchen table, a coffee table,...
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March 29, 2020By Dr. Corrin Schreyer As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds, it affects nearly every aspect of our lives: from home and work, to children and everyday routines....
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March 29, 2020Lisa Kamphuis begins providing services at Capital Chiropractic and will be maintaining her private practice at Whole Woman Health. Capital Chiropractic adds nurse practitioner to the...
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June 8, 2019By now, it’s no secret that our country is struggling with a serious opioid problem. In fact, many are asking what else can be done...
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June 6, 2019One of our most renowned strengths in Iowa is our rich soil. And, finally, home gardening season is upon us. As we lean into these summer...
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May 5, 2019View this post on Instagram Tech neck! Have you ever looked like this first picture of Dr. LoRang, with your neck and upper back craned down...
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May 1, 2019View this post on Instagram Looking for a savory, crunchy snack that is Whole30, Keto, Wahls Protocol and Paleo compliant? Oh, and that your friends and...
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April 30, 2019View this post on Instagram Want a stronger core? Forgo traditional sit-ups and, instead, try this functional movement series from the @dnsrehabilitation model. This multi-dimensional flow...
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April 15, 2019Back in mid-January, our whole team at Capital Chiropractic embarked on a Whole30 experience together. We each pledged to seek out vegetables, healthy fats, and...
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April 5, 2019View this post on Instagram Tech neck, part two! Have you ever looked like Dr. LoRang in photos 1-3? 🙋🏻♀️🙋🏾♂️🙋🏼♀️🙋🏻♂️🙋🏾♀️🙋🏼♂️🙋♀️🙋🏿♂️ Craning our heads forward and down...
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February 5, 2019It’s official—we have passed the halfway point of our team Whole30 experience! To celebrate, we had a special Whole30 potluck, complete with pork carnitas, guacamole, salsas,...
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January 14, 2019Starting today, the Capital Chiropractic team will begin a Whole30 month together. For 30 days, we will fill our grocery carts and plates with mostly...
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September 1, 2018Have you ever tried an organ meat? What is your reaction when you hear the words: “liver and onions”…? Do your toes curl or your lips...
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July 30, 2018Do you have an abundance of cucumbers in your garden that you’re not sure what to do with? Or maybe you are looking for a...
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Capital Chiropractic presents free-range infant development model at 2018 Ancestral Health SymposiumJuly 23, 2018Our Best Life Starts Early Helping people live their best lives – by preventing injuries, growing stronger, and treating the whole person – is the mission...
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June 27, 2018Summer is upon us and that means it’s grilling season. We may think of hamburgers and hot dogs as standard grill fare, but what about...
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May 23, 2018By Elissa Cirignotta Whether you’re a night owl or a morning person the way you begin each day can have huge impacts on your brain. Creating...
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May 10, 2018For this Mother’s Day (or for any day), bring a bit of chocolate into the experience with this amazing vegan torte recipe from Oh She...
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March 21, 2018We are very pleased to announce this lecture with Dr. Terry Wahls, worldwide lecturer, professor, and author. This event is FREE and open to the...
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March 1, 2018We are especially excited to introduce you to Dr. LoRang’s sister-in-law, Elissa Cirignotta. Elissa and her husband, Greg, have just moved to Des Moines from...
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January 23, 2018Sauerkraut is one of our family’s favorite foods. This fermented cabbage-based food is a delicious condiment paired with most foods, including casseroles, stews, egg dishes,...
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May 1, 2017Imaging does not always help us in treatment of our patient’s pain. One question that we often hear from prospective new patients is “Do you take...
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April 5, 2017Two years ago, I realized I was sitting quite a bit. At work, at home, in the car and in meetings. Even I, a chiropractor, had neck...
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April 5, 2017How To Make Bone Broth Capital Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Center is very excited to partner with Kate Brown from BRAISED Bone Broth Company and Kitchen Collage...
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March 5, 2017Ever wanted to make your own chocolate? Try this recipe for paleo coconut oil chocolates – you won’t regret it! You’ll need: 20 oz of coconut oil (Find...
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March 5, 2017Nearly every day, we talk with people who spend hours a day sitting at their desks. We see the plagues of desk-bound days: the neck pain, tight shoulders,...
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January 31, 2017Dr. Andy Strachan running the Sycamore 8 trail race in December 2016. For many runners, wintertime marks the midpoint between cross country and fall road racing...
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October 17, 2016FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Des Moines, IA, October 17, 2016 – Capital Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Center is pleased to present a screening of That Sugar Film at 7...
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September 15, 2016Robert Lardner showing side lying exercise, working with Dr. Erica Boland, and Marcela Safarova lecturing. Last weekend, I had to pleasure to attend a conference just...
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September 7, 2016Intra-Abdominal Pressure (Image Credit: Prague School of Rehabilitation) Proper diaphragmatic activation during movement and activation of the deep stabilizing system of the spine (DSSS) is one...
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August 31, 2016Dr. Chris LoRang, DC and Dr. Terry Wahls, MD. In August, Dr. LoRang attended The Wahls Protocol Conference in Cedar Rapids, where he became a certified Wahls Protocol®...
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June 5, 2016The Wallace Centers of Iowa, located in the Wallace House at 756 16th Street in Sherman Hill, is a culinary gem for anyone who enjoys a...
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April 20, 2016What is Sunbutter? Sunbutter is a delicious alternative to peanut butter. Packed with anti-inflammatory vitamin E and calming magnesium, it’s one of our favorite snacks at...
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April 12, 2016Parents want the best for their children. That is why we are often asked about Bumbo Seats. Parents want to know: Is it okay if...
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April 7, 2016Great news for pregnant women! New Zealand research suggests that expectant mothers may particularly benefit from chiropractic care. Results indicate that chiropractic adjustments of pregnant women...
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April 1, 2016A new study reveals something incredible about chronic diseases. Scientist have discovered that more sugar, not less, may be the answer to our nation’s morbidity and mortality problems. “We are...
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January 27, 2016Film-goers sampled food from HoQ before the screening of Fed Up. On Tuesday, January 26, we were honored to host Des Moines’ inaugural screening of “Fed...
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January 12, 2016We are excited to partner with Jenny Quiner and Dogpatch Urban Gardens for our Winter Wellness Open House on Wednesday, January 20th from 5-7 p.m. at...
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January 3, 2016If you’ve been into Capital Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Center, you’ve probably heard us talk about the whole foods nutrition perspective called Whole30. Whole30 is simple: You...
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October 11, 2015Prague School of Rehabilitation and Manual Medicine Last month, Dr. LoRang traveled to St. Louis to attend a 3 day conference on Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS),...
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September 2, 2015There isn’t one right answer for what to do post-run as far as movement. But from a functional perspective, dynamic stretching after a workout can...
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September 2, 2015Hummus is a tasty dip, spread, and overall condiment that pairs well with vegetables, eggs, and lettuce wraps. Whether you’re a devoted hummus fan or...
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August 24, 2015Image: “Image By TheCozyCoffee” at https://thecozycoffee.com/hazelnut-coffee/ Check out these easy-to-prepare snack options for your kids! We know that keeping healthy food around for after school snacking can...
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June 29, 2015At Capital Chiropractic, we treat low back pain often. And we want to help people feel their best. That means we take time to explain...
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December 16, 2014Dr. LoRang demonstrates a squat. What is a squat? Squats are a universal human movement, seen everywhere from the basketball court, to the football field, the Crossfit...
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October 27, 2014Everyday life provides plenty of sugary temptations – from the ones that are easy to spot, like sodas and candy bars, to the more insidious...
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May 27, 2014Earlier this month, I completed my certification in Chiropractic Acupuncture. As word has spread, I have heard many questions, both in the clinic and out...
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May 19, 2014In the world of manual medicine and rehabilitation, chiropractic acupuncture and dry needling are the practice of placing thin needles into soft tissue to help...
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February 26, 2014Nearly every day, I address issues that are – at least in part – associated with both the number of hours people spend sitting, as...
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January 21, 2014A Breathing Epidemic A patient recently shared a story with me that I have found to be emblematic of a widespread breathing epidemic. He was five years...
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December 16, 2013“Summer Harvest” by Mariah Jade. Here at Capital Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center, we think of health the same way as the World Health Organization. The WHO...
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October 8, 2013If you’re gearing up for the Des Moines Marathon, Des Moines Half Marathon, an Ironman, triathlon, road race, or relay, consider these six tips for...
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September 2, 2013Treating heel pain with Graston Technique at the Hy-Vee Triathlon. About Plantar Fasciitis Plantar Fasciitis is a heel condition characterized by pain on the base and middle...
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July 31, 2013If you’re like many people, you may spend hours every day sitting at a desk – or sitting in a car, or on a couch,...