Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Your Best Life”
Ergonomics 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, or card table in a bedroom (if you have a designated spot at all). You probably set up this post by yourself. And you likely did not consult an OSHA agent on its long …
By 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. You may be wondering, like many others, when will the chaos be over? How should I navigate my life in the midst of this? We are excited to share some evidence-based information to help …
Capital Chiropractic adds nurse practitioner to the team We are so pleased to add the services of Lisa Kamphuis to our clinic offerings. We have been working with Lisa on this for quite some time and are pleased to launch her services via telehealth. After this COVID-19 pandemic subsides, you’ll be able to see her in the clinic as well! …
By 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 to treat pain besides prescription opiates. According to the Center for Disease Control recommendations for determining when to initiate or continue opioids for chronic pain, “Nonpharmacologic therapy and nonopioid pharmacologic therapy are preferred for chronic …
One 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 days and watch the green spaces around us thrive, our team at Capital Chiropractic has been brainstorming how we can connect more people with the abundance from local gardens around DSM. So we are …
View 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 to look at your cell phone? 🙋🏻♀️🙋🏽♂️ It’s so easy to do! But it’s so unnatural for your spine. Instead, try bringing your phone up (like photo #2) or leaning forward on …
View 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 family will love (if you share)? Try Dr. Chris LoRang’s kale chip recipe. It’s simple, quick and so delicious. As his own mother says, “It’s better than popcorn!” Give it a try …
View 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 builds muscles that you need and use in everyday life. Sit-ups, on the other hand, only work the 6-pack muscles and leave out the rest, while also putting extra strain on your …
Back 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 healthy proteins instead of a long list of things, including dairy, gluten, added sugar of any kind, corn, soy, preservatives, alcohol, and food colorings. Midway through the 30+ days, we had various revelations. Some of …
View 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 to look at computer screens can wreak havoc on our muscles and spine. Ouch! 🙇🏽♀️🙇🏼♂️💥🔥🚧🌋⚠️🚫‼️ Instead, try one of the postures Dr. LoRang demonstrates in photos 4-6. Here, the spine and neck …
