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Ankle Mobility
How to Improve Ankle Dorsiflexion for Better Running, Squatting and Lifting
Oct 26, 2026
When people think about running form or squat depth, they usually look at the hips, knees or back. But the problem can start lower down, at the ankle. Limited ankle mobility, and ankle dorsiflexion in particular, is...
Foam Roll
Benefits, Techniques, and How to Do It Correctly
Oct 12, 2026
A foam roll is one of the simplest, most affordable recovery tools you can own, but most people only use it one way — and that's only half the story. At Shaw Spine & Sport in Des Moines, IA, we consider the foam...
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner's Knee)
Why It Happens and How to Fix It
Sep 28, 2026
If you've ever felt a dull ache around or under your kneecap, or noticed your knee barking at you on the stairs, you're dealing with one of the most common complaints we see in our office: patellofemoral pain...
Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization:
The Core of Our Rehabilitation Process
Abel Shaw
May 15, 2026
How a Chiropractor Can Help With Back Pain (And Why the Cause Matters)
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit a chiropractor, but it's also one of the most...
Abel Shaw
May 11, 2026
Pickleball Injuries
The Most Common and How to Help Prevent Them
Abel Shaw
April 27, 2026
How Dry Needling Helps Athletes Recover from Overuse Injuries
If you're an athlete or active person dealing with a nagging injury that doesn't seem to get better no matter how...
April 13, 2026
When Shockwave Therapy Makes Sense for Plantar Fasciitis
Heel pain can be frustrating, especially when it keeps showing up with your first steps in the morning, after...
Abel Shaw
March 30, 2026
What 3D Gait Analysis Tells You That a Basic Exam Doesn’t
If you’re a runner dealing with pain, trying to prevent injury, or simply wanting to run more efficiently, an exam...
Abel Shaw
March 16, 2026
Desk Ergonomics
How to Set Up Your Workstation to Reduce Neck, Back, and Wrist Pain
Dr. Ryan Donahue
March 4, 2026
Instrumented-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)
How it Helps With Scar Tissue, Stiffness, and Recovery
Abel Shaw
January 26, 2026
Disc Injuries Explained
What They Are and How We Can Support Your Recovery
Abel Shaw
January 12, 2026
Heat vs. Ice
Which Therapy is Best for Your Recovery?
Abel Shaw
December 29, 2025
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