Mouw Family Chiropractic

Mouw Family Chiropractic Mouw Family Chiropractic has been caring for Council Bluffs families since 2005. We empower you to ma
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11/24/2025

Life expectancy in the U.S. has dropped for the first time in a century.
From 79 years in 2019… down to 76 last year.
Yes — we’re going backwards.

Why?
Because our lifestyle is catching up with us.

We’re more sedentary.
We’re more overweight.
We move less, stress more, and wait until something breaks before we take care of our health.

It doesn’t have to stay this way.

Start moving.
Start strengthening.
Start taking care of your body proactively, not reactively.
Your choices today shape the years you get tomorrow.

11/23/2025

Unpopular opinion:
Back surgeries fail… a lot.
And that’s not an exaggeration.

Back surgery is successful less than 25% of the time — which means most people end up needing a second, third, or even fourth surgery within five years.
That’s not healing… that’s a cycle.

The real solution?
Be proactive before you’re on the operating table.

Make sure your:
✔️ Vertebrae
✔️ Discs
✔️ Nerves
✔️ Muscles

…are all functioning the way they should.
When your spine is aligned, your nerves communicate properly, and your muscles are supporting your structure, your back becomes stable — and surgery becomes far less likely.

A well-tuned body doesn’t end up under the knife.

11/22/2025

Who wants to p*e their pants?
Yeah… nobody. But as we age, more and more people end up in adult diapers — and it’s not because it’s “just part of getting older.”

The real cause? Nerve damage.
When the nerves that control the bladder lose function, you lose control.
And guess what? Those same nerves run everywhere in your body.

If you don’t take care of your nervous system as you age, you’re going to deal with problems you never asked for — including bladder issues, muscle weakness, balance problems, and loss of independence.

We may enter the world in diapers…
but we don’t have to leave in them.

Take care of your nerves.
Protect your spine.
Protect your independence.

11/21/2025

This one food is wrecking your back… and you already know what it is: sugar.

Natural sugars in fruits and veggies come with fiber — your body can handle those.
But processed sugar from donuts, pastries, snacks, and packaged foods?
That stuff spikes inflammation fast.

And inflammation is the #1 cause of chronic pain in the U.S.
Including arthritis, degeneration… and yes, your back pain.

If you want a healthier spine, start with the basics:
❌ Cut the processed sugar
✅ Move your body
✅ Reduce inflammation from the inside out

Stronger spine. Less pain. Better life — and it starts with what’s on your plate.

11/20/2025

Did you know lasers can actually help fix your back?

Laser therapy increases blood flow to injured tissue, stimulates the mitochondria (the engine of your cells), and triggers a process that removes damaged, unhealthy cells so your body can rebuild stronger ones.

That means:
⚡ Faster healing
⚡ Less inflammation
⚡ Better cellular repair
⚡ Better overall recovery

It’s one of the most effective ways to sp*ed up your body’s natural healing process — especially for stubborn back injuries.

Heal smarter. Heal faster.

11/19/2025

Physical therapy is incredible — but it can’t fix everything.
Headaches, migraines, neck pain, low back pain, disc issues… these aren’t muscle problems.
They’re spinal and nerve problems.

Yes, PT is amazing for knee replacements, hip replacements, shoulder rehab — all the big joint recoveries. But when it comes to the spine, the rules change.

Here’s why:
Nerves control muscles.
If the nerve isn’t communicating correctly, you can stretch a muscle all day long… it’ll go right back to where it was.

To fix the problem long-term, you have to start at the source:
👉 Correct the nerve function
👉 Correct the spine
👉 THEN retrain the muscles

That’s why in our office we adjust first — to restore proper nerve communication — and then move into physiotherapy to stabilize and correct the muscles.

Fix the nerve.
Re-educate the muscle.
Stop the cycle of recurring pain once and for all.

11/18/2025

Here’s the secret about gabapentin most people never hear:

It’s not a neuropathy drug.
It’s actually an antidepressant being prescribed for diabetic nerve pain.

Yes — gabapentin can decrease nerve pain temporarily for some patients.
But over the long run, many people become dependent on it.
Why? Because it acts like an antidepressant in the brain.

And here’s the bigger issue:
There are zero drugs on the market made specifically for neuropathy.

So instead of masking the symptoms with medications that never fix the root problem, the real solution is addressing what’s actually causing the nerve damage — circulation issues, metabolic dysfunction, inflammation, and lifestyle factors.

Don’t cover it up.
Fix the cause.

11/17/2025

Why is everyone suddenly talking about brain health?
Because the fastest-growing diseases in the U.S. aren’t what you think — it’s dementia and Parkinson’s.
Both involve the loss of gray matter… the gradual decline of the very organ that runs your entire life.

But here’s what you can do to protect your brain starting today:

🧠 1. Prioritize Omega-3s
Most people get nowhere near enough omega-3 fatty acids — even if they eat fish.
These fats are literally brain fuel, essential for healthy neurons, memory, and long-term cognitive function.
Everyone should be supplementing.

❌ 2. Cut the Sugars
Sugar hits the bloodstream fast — and if your insulin can’t keep up, that sugar gets deposited throughout your body, including your nerves and your brain.
This is a major driver of neuropathy… and a silent destroyer of brain tissue over time.

💡 3. Low-Level Light Therapy
Our office uses low-level light therapy (LLLT) combined with targeted exercises and supplementation to support patients with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and cognitive decline.
It’s one of the most promising tools for slowing progressive neurodegeneration.

Your brain is the command center of your entire life.
Protect it now — and if you’re already noticing changes, the sooner you address it, the better your outcomes.

11/16/2025

The #1 cause of back pain isn’t age — it’s subluxation.

When stress, posture, or prolonged sitting cause your vertebrae to shift out of alignment, it puts pressure on nerves, tightens muscles, and weakens discs.

Chiropractic care helps restore proper movement so your body can function — and heal — the way it’s meant to.

Get checked. Get aligned. Get moving again.

11/15/2025

Most people believe these myths about back pain — and it’s why they stay stuck in pain.

1️⃣ Rest fixes it. Short-term rest helps, but long-term inactivity makes it worse.
2️⃣ Severe pain = severe problem. Not always. Pain is your body’s check engine light, not a diagnosis.
3️⃣ Surgery is the solution. In most cases, it’s not. Over 75% of back surgeries don’t resolve the issue.

Your spine doesn’t need a quick fix — it needs movement, alignment, and care.

Our Chiropractors are spending the day learning about the use of low level laser therapy in the treatment of headaches a...
11/15/2025

Our Chiropractors are spending the day learning about the use of low level laser therapy in the treatment of headaches and migraines!! Excited to bring this knowledge and technology to our patients!

11/12/2025

Spinal fusions aren’t always the answer — and in many cases, they don’t solve the problem at all.

Once you fuse a segment, there’s no going back. And too often, patients end up chasing pain from one surgery to the next.

Before resorting to something permanent, explore options that restore alignment and function naturally.
Because real healing doesn’t come from locking your body in place — it comes from helping it move the way it was designed to.

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20 Power Drive Ste 1
Council Bluffs, IA
51501

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6:15pm
Tuesday 2:30pm - 6:15pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6:15pm
Thursday 2:30pm - 6:15pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:15pm
Saturday 8:30am - 10am

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+17123661611

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Your Council Bluffs Chiropractor

We have a passion for seeing people’s lives changed for the better. Here at Mouw Family Chiropractic, we are committed to helping you live the full expression of your health potential!

We will always work to optimize the health and wellness of whole families, from the youngest members to the oldest, through quality chiropractic care and massage therapy.

As your Council Bluffs chiropractors, we, along with our knowledgeable, friendly and caring staff, will treat you like members of our extended family! Our practice is a fast-growing, family-oriented, wellness-based practice and we think you’ll fit right in.

Call us today to schedule!