As a highly-collaborative clinic, we know the importance of incorporating a variety of techniques depending on a patient’s needs and goals. That includes massage therapy. One provider we are proud to know and work with is Amanda Lundstedt, owner of Active Edge Massage. Her focus on sports medical massage healthcare and her vision for expanding her practice bring an exciting …
Our Health Community – Correct Toes
We don’t sell very many products or supplements in the clinic, but the ones that we do, we really like. Correct Toes is one of those products. We reached out to Correct Toes recently for an interview in order to learn a bit more about their history, their process, and why they created Correct Toes in the first place. Why …
Top Sports Chiropractors From Around the Globe Convene in D.C.
By Dr. Andy Strachan Two weeks ago, I had the pleasure of traveling to Washington, D.C. I was invited to attend the International Federation of Sports Chiropractic (FICS) annual meeting and symposium. I spent a week with some of the top sports chiropractors from around the globe. My role with FICS has given me the opportunity to work with a …
Our Health Community – Cassie Sampson of East Village Spa
We recently caught up with Cassie Sampson, LMT and owner of Des Moines’ East Village Spa, to chat about her recent spa expansion, her philosophy on health, and what she loves about Des Moines. The East Village Spa has earned both community recognition and many awards, what makes the East Village Spa unique? When I was early in my massage …
6 Conditions Chiropractic Acupuncture and Dry Needling Can Help
In the world of manual medicine and rehabilitation, chiropractic acupuncture and dry needling are the practice of placing thin needles into soft tissue to help alleviate many different types of pain and conditions. These modalities can be used as a primary treatment or in complement with chiropractic, soft tissue, and other rehabilitative methods. Though you may not be familiar with …
Chris LoRang Treats Athletes at Crossfit MAT Games Competition
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
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
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 …
Dr. LoRang at National Roller Derby Playoffs in Des Moines
The track may have been flat, but the competition was brutal at this year’s WTFDA D2 Playoffs in Des Moines. This year marks the first time the WTFDA D2 Playoffs were hosted in Des Moines and Dr. Chris LoRang was proud be a part it by facilitating functional performance with Capital Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Center.