Pop-up Smoothie Shop a Delicious Success for Third Anniversary

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Last week’s Pop-Up Smoothie Shop to celebrate the 3rd anniversary of Capital Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Center was a multi-faceted delight: The weather, the menu and all the lovely people who stopped by all made it an event to remember. Great Community Turnout Starting at 11 a.m., we opened up our clinic window facing E. 6th Street to find a line of …

Full theater for “Fed Up” screening

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On Tuesday, January 26, we were honored to host Des Moines’ inaugural screening of “Fed Up” at the Fleur Cinema and Cafe. We wanted to bring this food documentary to the big screen in Des Moines because it offered an outside-of-the-box perspective on the food industry and food marketing, backed by expert interviews, research, and science. In this film, we …

2014 Year in Review | Highlights and Photos

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As 2014 draws to a close, we look back at the last 365 days in wonder and happiness at all the incredible people that made this year one of growth, health, and community. Thanks for being a part of it. Milestones Welcomed a new team member, Natalie, as Office Manager. Named Business of the Year by the Downtown Des Moines …

Winter Wellness Open House 2014

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Despite the cold weather, over 75 people joined us at the clinic for the Winter Wellness Open House on Thursday, January 23rd. Thank you to The Grateful Chef, Brandy Lueders, and Organically Paleo‘s Ginnie Coleman for providing an incredible sampling of savory and sweet paleo foods. Thanks also to Ashley Tape Fleming, who premiered a new art exhibit at the …

CORE CONCEPTS | Breathing for core stability and why “Sucking It In” doesn’t work

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A 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 old when one day, one of his babysitters pointed to his belly and told him to “Suck in that gut.” He remembered internalizing the off-handed comment with shame, and began holding in his stomach …

Chris LoRang Treats Athletes at Crossfit MAT Games Competition

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From 8 am until 7 pm on Saturday, Crossfit athletes from across the Midwest competed in the first annual MAT Games at Hy-Vee Hall in Des Moines, hosted by the gym Crossfit 8035. Whether or not you recognize Crossfit terms like WOD, snatch, clean, jerk, pistol, or abbreviations like T2B, K2B, or DU, there was no doubting that the MAT …

Capital Chiropractic Treats Runners at the Des Moines Marathon

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Active Release Technique for Runners’ Legs Dr. Chris LoRang treated many sore, tight, and cramped leg muscles at Sunday’s Des Moines Marathon. With Active Release Technique (ART), a soft tissue therapy for athletes, Dr. LoRang targeted runners’ pain points to help get them on their feet again after their 5K, relay, half, or full marathon. Supporting Des Moines Runners Capital …

Dr. LoRang Treats Triathletes with Graston and ART at the Hy-Vee Triathlon

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Thousands of participants converged on Gray’s Lake on Sunday for the 2013 Hy-Vee Triathlon in Des Moines. The beautifully orchestrated event unfolded over the morning and early afternoon with athletes from all over the world, on what turned out to be a gorgeous September day. Graston and ART for Athlete Rehabilitation Dr. LoRang was on hand near the rehab station at …