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Spring means the sun is out, running shoes are on, and mileage jumps. We love it. ☀️Just remember that your body might n...
03/19/2026

Spring means the sun is out, running shoes are on, and mileage jumps. We love it. ☀️

Just remember that your body might not be as ready as your motivation is.

When activity increases quickly, tight hips, sore knees, and irritated low backs tend to follow. A proper warm up and a few minutes of stretching after your workout go a long way in keeping things moving the way they should.

Routine care during seasonal transitions helps your body adapt to new demands instead of reacting to them.

And if you do overdo it? Do not wait a few weeks hoping it settles down. The sooner stop in to say hi and we address it, the easier it is to correct.

Spring movement should feel good. Let’s keep it that way. 👍

👉 Book your appointment at www.activewellnessonline.com or call 515.867.2900

Luck is rare... Back pain without preventative care is not.If you have been meaning to schedule but keep putting it off,...
03/17/2026

Luck is rare... Back pain without preventative care is not.

If you have been meaning to schedule but keep putting it off, this is your friendly nudge.

👉 Book your appointment at www.activewellnessonline.com or call 515.867.2900

You just realized your favorite Chiropractor ISN’T on spring break and has openings this week!! 515.867.2900
03/16/2026

You just realized your favorite Chiropractor ISN’T on spring break and has openings this week!! 515.867.2900

03/15/2026

Stay weather aware out there today. We will be open tomorrow normal business hours!

The first warm weekend hits and suddenly everything outside needs attention.Raking. Cleaning out beds. Moving patio furn...
03/15/2026

The first warm weekend hits and suddenly everything outside needs attention.

Raking. Cleaning out beds. Moving patio furniture. Hauling bags of mulch.

Your body has been in winter mode. Jumping straight into lifting and twisting is usually when something gets irritated.

Ease into it. Warm up before you start. Take breaks. Be intentional with lifting. You don't need your spring projects causing a limp before you even get to enjoy the warm weather.

If your back already feels tight before the real projects begin, that is your early warning sign that you want to come see us. We would rather help you prepare now than fix it after it gets aggravated.

👉 Book your appointment at www.activewellnessonline.com or call 515.867.2900

You train hard, and your body keeps score.During the season, that often looks like heavy legs by the end of the week, ti...
03/13/2026

You train hard, and your body keeps score.

During the season, that often looks like heavy legs by the end of the week, tight hips after practice, or a shoulder that feels “a little off” but not bad enough to stop playing. In the off season, it shows up differently — lingering stiffness, old tweaks that never fully resolved, mobility you meant to work on but didn’t.

Recovery is not optional if you want to stay consistent.

We offer multiple recovery options including chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue work, and movement-based care to support how your body actually moves. That means helping you stay aligned during the season and correcting imbalances when things slow down.

It is not just about treating injuries. It is about helping you feel good at any point in the year so you can perform at your best.

👉 Book your appointment at www.activewellnessonline.com or call 515.867.2900

Most people walk in thinking chiropractic is just about back pain.And yes, we help with that.But what surprises a lot of...
03/11/2026

Most people walk in thinking chiropractic is just about back pain.

And yes, we help with that.

But what surprises a lot of patients is what improves after that.

They start sleeping better.
They feel clearer during the day.
They recover faster after workouts.

Why?

Because your spine protects your nervous system. And your nervous system controls everything from muscle tension to focus to how well your body recovers.

When communication in your body improves, everything works a little better.

It is not just about pain relief. It is about function.

👉 Book your appointment at www.activewellnessonline.com
📞 515.867.2900

Shoulder pain is often blamed on lifting, sports, or sleeping wrong.In reality, it is frequently tied to restricted mobi...
03/10/2026

Shoulder pain is often blamed on lifting, sports, or sleeping wrong.

In reality, it is frequently tied to restricted mobility in the upper back, poor shoulder mechanics, and muscular imbalances that develop over time.

When the shoulder joint is forced to compensate for limited thoracic spine movement or instability, irritation builds gradually. That can present as pinching, weakness overhead, or persistent soreness that does not fully resolve.

Treatment typically includes restoring proper spinal alignment, addressing joint mobility, reducing soft tissue restriction, and reinforcing correct movement patterns. In some cases, therapies like SoftWave may be incorporated to support tissue healing.

Shoulder pain is rarely just about the shoulder.

When movement improves, discomfort often follows.

If overhead movement feels restricted or painful, that is something we can assess.

👉 Book your appointment at www.activewellnessonline.com or call 515.867.2900

Spinal decompression therapy is a non-surgical, gentle treatment designed to reduce pressure on discs, nerves, and surro...
03/09/2026

Spinal decompression therapy is a non-surgical, gentle treatment designed to reduce pressure on discs, nerves, and surrounding structures in the spine.

That pressure is often what drives symptoms like sciatica, radiating leg pain, chronic low back discomfort, or persistent neck tension.

The Triton 6E allows us to apply precise, controlled decompression based on your specific condition and body mechanics. It is not a generic pull. It is targeted, intentional care.

Patients often report improved mobility, reduced nerve irritation, and better overall function after a series of sessions.

It also integrates beautifully with chiropractic adjustments as part of a comprehensive care plan.

If you are dealing with ongoing disc-related symptoms, this may be worth a conversation.

👉 Book your appointment at www.activewellnessonline.com or call 515.867.2900

If you find yourself saying, “It is just another headache” more than once a week, that is a pattern. Headaches are commo...
03/07/2026

If you find yourself saying, “It is just another headache” more than once a week, that is a pattern. Headaches are common, but that doesn't mean they're normal.

Headaches often stem from tension and restricted movement in the neck and upper back. That tension does not appear overnight. It builds gradually.

The good news is it can be addressed.

We evaluate how your spine is moving, where muscle tightness is accumulating, and how your posture may be contributing. Managing it long term feels better than chasing it every week.

👉 Book your appointment at www.activewellnessonline.com or call 515.867.2900

What you eat directly affects how you move.Your joints and muscles rely on proper fuel to repair and recover. When prote...
03/05/2026

What you eat directly affects how you move.

Your joints and muscles rely on proper fuel to repair and recover. When protein is low, recovery slows down. When inflammation is high, stiffness increases. When hydration is poor, mobility suffers.

It does not have to be complicated. Start simple.

Add more protein to your meals.
Add leafy greens a few times a week.
Drink more water than you think you need.

Because if you are asking your body to perform, you have to give it something worth performing with.

👉 Book your appointment at www.activewellnessonline.com or call 515.867.2900

Pain is often the last thing to show up and the first thing people wait for.By the time something hurts, your body has u...
03/04/2026

Pain is often the last thing to show up and the first thing people wait for.

By the time something hurts, your body has usually been compensating for a while. Muscles tighten. Joints shift. Movement patterns change.

When the pain fades, that does not automatically mean everything is functioning optimally again.

Maintenance care helps restore proper movement and keeps small imbalances from building into larger issues.

Most people operate on the “I feel fine” system... until they don't.

Staying ahead of it is usually easier than starting over.

👉 Book your appointment at www.activewellnessonline.com
📞 515.867.2900

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Evaluate :

We take a holistic approach to managing your care and improving your performance. Our physicians are trained to find not only the root cause but any complicating factors that may be contributing to the irritation. Our triphasic A.I.R. approach to evaluation includes

•ALIGN: Regional/structural assessment of muscle, joint, nerve, fascia, and connective tissue.

•IGNITE: Global assessment of functional movement patterns.