Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “The Research”
Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) is a condition where the abdominal muscles separate down the middle. It often occurs during pregnancy, but it can also happen to non-pregnant individuals. While physical therapy is often recommended as a first-line treatment, there are instances where it may not be sufficient. In such cases, exploring alternative options, like Emsculpt NEO, can be beneficial. Understanding …
At Capital Chiropractic & Iowa HBOT, we offer trauma-informed care and many of our services have documented positive outcomes in the mental health field. Our providers and team are well trained to assist you in your healing journey. Below you will find research summaries for the services that we offer at Capital Chiropractic and at Iowa HBOT that have known …
A common belief that we often hear is that an individual is in too much pain to be seen and treated by a chiropractor – is this true? We are happy to report that this is actually false! What is true is that there are times when an adjustment may not be utilized. For example, in acute pain cases, spending …
Sciatica 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 aged 40-50 years old (1). Sciatica refers to the pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which is the largest nerve in the body. The sciatic nerve runs from the lower back …
Whether 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 lay the foundation for their own creation of the plunging protocol perfect for them*! *Please note that our cold plunge tub will typically be set at 50°F. Should you want it colder, please call 515-421-4018 …
What 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 the practice of immersing the body in a full tub of ice-cold water ranging from 59° to 39° (anything below 60° is going to have benefits!) for 2-5 minutes. Sounds simple, right? And it …
Did you ever think that breathing a certain way may help decrease pain and anxiety? Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, the research shows that it might actually be true! (1,2,3,5) What is 360° breathing? 360 degree breathing is a deep breathing technique that involves using your breath to create expansion in your rib cage and abdomen. It …
What’s that Cracking Sound? The origin of the noise produced during spinal manipulation has been cause for wonder for as long as joints have made noise. Some popular beliefs for the creation of the cracking noise include ligaments snapping, bones cracking, or bubbles collapsing inside the joint. Research has historically been lacking in its ability to explain the mechanism for …
“Neck pain is the fourth leading cause of disability, with an annual prevalence rate exceeding 30%” (1). Neck pain, while unfortunately very common, can be quite the debilitating condition. Losing the ability to turn your head during simple and necessary daily activities, such as driving, adversely impacts one’s quality of life. Getting through episodes of neck pain quickly is …
So you find out you have a meniscus tear – now what? Is surgery the next step? Could you try physical therapy instead? Are there exercises you can do on your own to make it better? You’ll be surprised by what the research shows below! What is a meniscus and what are symptoms that it may be torn? The meniscus …
