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Hypermobility and Pain

Hypermobility and Pain

Why More Flexibility Isn’t the Answer

May 25, 2026
If you’ve always been “flexible” but also deal with recurring pain, instability, or injuries that don’t seem to go away—hypermobility may be the missing piece. At Shaw Spine & Sport, we regularly help patients...
How a Chiropractor Can Help With Back Pain (And Why the Cause Matters)

How a Chiropractor Can Help With Back Pain (And Why the Cause Matters)

May 11, 2026
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit a chiropractor, but it's also one of the most misunderstood conditions in musculoskeletal care. Not all back pain is the same. The treatment that works well...
Pickleball Injuries

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...
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Love Your Spine This February

February is the month of love, so why not show your spine some extra attention! Your spine is your body’s central...
Abel Shaw
February 1, 2023
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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
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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
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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
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Des Moines Area Health Focus

Dr. Zac Watkins
Olivia Whitlow
October 3, 2022
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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
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Des Moines Area Health Focus

with Dr. Shannon Bauman
Olivia Whitlow
August 23, 2022
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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
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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
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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