Natural Remedies entries

Improper lifting techniques are responsible for a large percentage of back injuries that can cause a large range of symptoms from low back pain, thigh pain, numbness and tingling and a burning sensation or pain down to the foot (sciatica). Improper lifting can also cause neck pain, shoulder and arm pain.  It is important to [...]

I absolutely love what I do! Chiropractic has to be one of the best professions – you get to help people every day and you get to see the transformation of people both physically and emotionally. We had a patient that had originally presented with daily headaches, low back pain, and generally not feeling well. She was taking [...]

I was on my way home the other night when I saw a police car on the side of the road as the officer appeared to be investigating a fender bender. Both drivers were standing around, looking at the front of one car and the rear of the other. Both cars appeared to be no worse for [...]

Check out this news story on chiropratic and pregnancy: www.youtube.com/watch Chiropractic can possibly help with low back pain, sciatica, and headaches associated with pregnancy.  It could even possibly help with reducing labor time!    

Check out this video regarding chiropractic’s effect on Hypertension (Hight Blood Pressure): www.youtube.com/watch

“Medical researchers are homing in on a wonder drug that may significantly reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes and many other diseases – sunshine.” Thomas H. Maugh Ii for the Los Angeles Times June 10, 2008 I was reading some articles online today and came across the quote listed above. They go on to list [...]

This is another great news story on the effectiveness of chiropractic adjustments on ear infections. www.youtube.com/watch  

Did you know that chiropractic is one of the most effective solutions for Headaches? It is a common myth that headache pain comes merely from stress. Headaches are caused from a blockage in the neck or spine. Just like back pain is caused by a block in a different part of the spine! Picture a [...]

Hello Iowa City Iowa!  This is my first official blog on this site.  In the near future we will be bringing you great information on neck pain, low back pain, disc bulges, pediatrics, weight loss, and a whole lot more.  Stay tuned! Dr. Christine Bowman

Here is a simple exercises that you can do at home with no equipment. It works the multifidus, erector spinae, transverse abdominus, oblique muscles. The purpose of this exercise is to Increase low back strength and muscular endurance. By doing this exercise you can have the benefits of Improved stability, functional strength and injury prevention [...]