Searching for a chiropractor in Des Moines who treats you like an individual, not a diagnosis? At Capital Health, Dr. Chris LoRang and Dr. Ryan Hartley take an evidence-based, functional approach, building a treatment plan around your specific goals rather than a one-size-fits-all protocol.
What Personalized Chiropractic Care Actually Looks Like
Chiropractic care at Capital Health goes well beyond a standard adjustment. Dr. LoRang and Dr. Hartley draw from a full toolbox of techniques to identify what’s actually driving your pain and build a plan around it, with the goal of helping you improve and move on with your life, not keep you coming back indefinitely.
Chiropractor in Des Moines, IA performing an adjustment at Capital Health
Our Toolbox for Optimal Health
Chiropractic Adjustments Hands-on spinal manipulation to restore proper joint alignment and improve mobility, the foundation of care, tailored to each patient’s presentation.
Dry Needling Thin microfilament needles are used to target specific muscles and trigger points, releasing tension and improving function in areas that manual therapy alone can’t always reach.
Hypervolt Percussive Therapy Concentrated, rapid-pulse pressure breaks up tight myofascial tissue and trigger points. Benefits include:
- Releasing muscle tension and knots
- Improving circulation and accelerating recovery
- Enhancing range of motion in affected joints
- Promoting overall relaxation and stress relief
Patients who want to continue this therapy at home can also purchase a Hypervolt device directly through Capital Health, with staff guidance on choosing the right model.
Normatec Compression Boots Pneumatic compression enhances circulation, reduces muscle soreness, and speeds up recovery between visits, especially useful for active patients and those in more intensive treatment phases.
Beyond Adjustments: A Holistic Approach
- Exercise Therapy — targeted exercises to strengthen muscles, improve flexibility, and help prevent the pain from coming back.
- Soft Tissue Therapy — massage and myofascial release techniques to relieve tension and restore range of motion.
- Stretching & Mobility Work — improving joint mobility as a core piece of long-term pain relief, not an afterthought.
- Patient-Centered Education — collaborating with you on goals and giving you the tools to manage your condition long after treatment ends.
Conditions We Commonly Treat
- Neck pain
- Back pain
- Headaches
- Sciatica
- And more
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Capital Health’s approach to chiropractic care different? Dr. Chris LoRang and Dr. Ryan Hartley use an evidence-based, functional method that combines manual adjustments with dry needling, Hypervolt percussive therapy, Normatec compression, and exercise-based rehab, built around each patient’s specific goals rather than a standard recurring-visit model.
What is dry needling and how is it different from acupuncture? Dry needling uses thin microfilament needles inserted into specific muscles or trigger points to relieve tension and restore function, based on modern musculoskeletal and neuromuscular principles rather than traditional acupuncture theory.
Do I need to keep going to the chiropractor forever? Not at Capital Health. Patients have specifically noted appreciating a plan focused on resolving their pain and helping them move on with their lives, rather than open-ended ongoing visits.
Is chiropractic care effective for sciatica and headaches? Many patients see meaningful improvement in radiating leg pain (sciatica) and tension-related headaches through a combination of adjustments, soft tissue work, and targeted exercise. Individual results vary, which is why an initial evaluation matters.
Can I use Hypervolt or Normatec therapy at home between visits? Yes, Capital Health sells Hypervolt massage guns in-office and can help you choose the right model, so you can maintain progress between appointments.
What Patients Are Saying
Capital Health patients have described finally getting real relief instead of an endless treatment schedule, one patient noted feeling noticeably better within their first week after months of prior discomfort, while another reported being nearly pain-free and sleeping better after just a few visits combining chiropractic adjustments with physical therapy.
Experience the Difference of Personalized Chiropractic Care
If you’re looking for a chiropractor in Des Moines who listens first and builds a plan around your actual goals, reach out today.
📞 Call or text (515) 421-4018
🌐 Visit capitalhealthiowa.com
📍 900 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50312