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Pickleball Injuries
The Most Common and How to Help Prevent Them
Apr 27, 2026
Pickleball continues to explode in popularity. But with the rapid growth in participation, we’re also seeing a predictable trend: more pickleball injuries. At Shaw Spine & Sport, we help active adults recover...
How Dry Needling Helps Athletes Recover from Overuse Injuries
Apr 13, 2026
If you're an athlete or active person dealing with a nagging injury that doesn't seem to get better no matter how much you rest, you're not alone. Sports and overuse injuries are some of the most persistent and...
When Shockwave Therapy Makes Sense for Plantar Fasciitis
Mar 30, 2026
Heel pain can be frustrating, especially when it keeps showing up with your first steps in the morning, after sitting, or during running, walking, and standing at work. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common...
Prevent Winter Injuries
The colder months of winter have begun, which brings a new set of challenges to prepare yourself for, so you can...
Abel Shaw
January 16, 2023
Tips for Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions
It’s the start of a new year, and you’re eager to hit your resolutions for 2023. While this is a great time to take...
Abel Shaw
January 4, 2023
Top Advice for Selecting Your Next Mattress
Have you ever woken up with a sore back or neck? It could be from your mattress. If you want to upgrade your...
Abel Shaw
December 12, 2022
Des Moines Area Health Focus
Dr. Zac Watkins
Olivia Whitlow
October 3, 2022
Keep Joints Healthy with These 7 Tips
Most people don’t give much thought to their joints until they start to notice symptoms of wear, but prevention is...
Abel Shaw
September 5, 2022
Des Moines Area Health Focus
with Dr. Shannon Bauman
Olivia Whitlow
August 23, 2022
Healthy Back to School Tips
With school just around the corner, students will be back in the classroom shortly. The beginning of a new school...
Abel Shaw
August 8, 2022
Is This Causing Your Hand Pain?
Is This Causing Your Hand Pain? Pain In the hands can be caused by multiple different factors. Trauma, genetics,...
Ryan Donahue
June 29, 2022
Diagnosing the Cause of Your Leg Pain
Irritation to the sciatic nerve can happen due to a traumatic injury or as the result of repetitiveuse. Before...
Abel Shaw
May 18, 2022
Vary Your Veggies With Veggies Made Great with Hy-Vee Dietitian, Ashley!
Adding an extra serving of vegetables to your weekly menu may have been a New Year’s resolution – but have you...
March 21, 2022
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