Undergoing a joint replacement, whether it’s your hip, knee, or shoulder, is a major step toward reducing pain and improving mobility. But surgery is just the first part of your journey. At Capital Health in Des Moines, IA, Dr. Sarah Brown can play a crucial role in helping your new joint function properly, restoring strength, and getting you back to …
Sciatica Pain? Don’t Just Mask It, Fix It If you’ve ever felt sharp, shooting pain that travels from your lower back down your leg, you may be dealing with sciatica. This condition affects millions of Americans each year and is one of the most common reasons people seek chiropractic care. While over-the-counter medications may provide temporary relief, they don’t address …
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Shows Promise for Treating Acute Concussions Concussions, also called mild traumatic brain injuries, affect millions of Americans every year, and youth athletes remain at particularly high risk. Traditionally, the standard of care has involved a period of rest, followed by a gradual return to activity. However, new research involving hyperbaric oxygen therapy is now challenging whether rest …
Lower Back Pain: Common Causes & When to See a Chiropractor Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons adults seek medical care; over 80% of people will experience it at some point in their lives (NIH, 2020). At Capital Health in Des Moines, IA, we understand how disruptive this pain can be. While occasional aches may pass, …
You Don’t Need to Be Injured to See a PT When most people think of physical therapy (PT), they immediately picture someone recovering after surgery, rehabbing a sports injury, or rebuilding strength after an accident. While PT is essential in those situations, it’s far more than a recovery tool. At Capital Health in Des Moines, IA, we want you to …
Natural Headache & Migraine Relief with Chiropractic Care in Des Moines, Iowa If you’re living in Des Moines and struggling with chronic headaches or migraines, you’re not alone. Headaches are among the most common neurological complaints, affecting nearly 50% of adults globally every year. While over-the-counter medications may temporarily dull the pain, they often fail to address the root cause, …
How HBOT Helped Signe Regain Her Life At Iowa HBOT, we feel honored to witness so many powerful recovery stories. Signe’s journey is one that truly inspires us. Through hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), she has healed from traumatic brain injuries and accelerated her recovery after surgery. Along the way, she experienced remarkable improvements in both her brain and body health. …
Tests for Longevity and Optimization: TruHealth + TruAge In April 2025, Dr. Chris LoRang and his wife Abbie Sawyer, each completed the TruAge + TruHealth Combination Test. They wanted to learn more about how their human systems were working. And they wanted to see if all the nerdy things they do for their health optimization and wellness were working. The …
From Sidelines to Soccer Fields: How EmSculpt NEO and EmSella Transformed My Postpartum Life at Capital Health As a mom of three active boys—ages eleven, nine, and six—I know how much motherhood changes your body. It’s not the same one you had before. After a tough birth with my youngest, Caspian, I was left with serious pelvic floor issues and …
Why HBOT (Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy) May Be One of the Most Powerful Tools for Health Optimization; Insights from Bryan Johnson At Capital Health and Iowa HBOT, we continuously seek science-backed, results-driven therapies that help our patients feel, perform, and live better. One of the most buzzworthy therapies gaining traction in the world of bio-optimization is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). And …