Des Moines Chiropractic Newsletter - September

Compass Chiropractic September, 2011 E-Newsletter

Special Olympics Over the Edge Fundraiser

How would you like to be pain-free and rappel down the side of the Financial Center in downtown Des Moines? Our Over the Edge Fundraiser may let one or two lucky Central Iowans do just that!

Through September, any new patient who donates $50 or more to our Over the Edge Fundraiser will receive a complementary first visit (exam, any needed spinal X-rays, and mechanical table massage up to $300 value).

For every $1,000 we raise, we can send a person over the edge of the Financial Center downtown on September 21. We will add new patients as well as our established patients who refer them to our office into a drawing to see who gets to go over the edge for Special Olympics.

Call (515) 309-1217 to schedule an appointment!

Win Lunch for Your Office!

Enter your office into our drawing for a free lunch. Simply email in your contact info and you may win a free lunch for your office!

Cutest Pet Results

Congratulations to Jax, who won the Compass Chiropractic Cutest Pet Contest with this picture from his youth.

As you can see, Jax will make good use of his $100 pet store gift card to get some more stylish duds to elevate his mood from his sad weekend watching his Hawkeyes lose.

Free Pain-Free & Efficient Running Workshop – Wednesday, September 28 at 6:00 PM

At 6:00 pm on Wednesday, September 28 Compass Chiropractic will host a free Pain-Free & Efficient Running Workshop. The concepts and techniques of low impact running styles will be taught. A workshop will follow where participants will practice drills to integrate these concepts into their running. The session will end with video and slow motion review of participants running form. Participants should arrive in clothes and shoes suitable to run in. Suggested RSVP to 515-309-1217 or compasschiro@gmail.com. Free (donations to our Special Olympics Over the Edge Fundraiser are welcome). Check the testimonial below!

Just wanted to drop you a line thanking you so much for last night's workshop. I incorporated the simple techniques into my run tonight and I ran faster than I ever have, had more energy at the end - never ended up feeling winded or tired and actually felt like I could have gone another couple of miles - and my knees didn't hurt and aren't hurting now at all! Thank you so much. I'm thrilled and looking forward to my long run this Saturday to see what a difference it makes there.

-Blair

Jeanne Recommends Mexicali Chicken

Fall is my favorite time of year and there is nothing better than sitting down to a hot meal after a long day at school/work! This is one of our family's favorite meals! Best thing is that it can be thrown together the night before, covered with foil & kept in the fridge overnight, and then baked in the oven for 45 mins and its ready for a hungry family!!

Mexicali Chicken

Ingredients:
1 Tbsp butter/marg
2 cups fresh mushrooms
1 med sweet onion - chopped
1/2 cup green pepper - chopped
16 oz jar of nacho cheese
2 cups cooked chicken - chopped
1 tomato - chopped
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese - divided in 1/2
2 cups crushed tortila chips - divided in 1/2

Directions:
1. Saute the mushrooms, onions, & peppers in butter until tender. 10 mins
2. Stir in the nacho cheese until melted and smooth.
3. Add sour cream, tomatoes and chicken pieces. Stir until nicely mixed.
4. Pour half of this mixture into a greased casserole baking dish.
5. Sprinkle 1/2 of the cheddar cheese and 1/2 of the tortilla chips.
6. Pour the other half of the chicken mixture and top with the remaining cheese and chips.
7. Bake uncovered @ 375 for 45 mins.

*** Leftovers are wonderful warmed up!!***

Dr. Krohse Recommends Bob McConnell CSA – Medicare Insurance Specialist (515)360-5375

Do you feel confident you are making the right decisions about your health insurance? Do you have family members unsure how to transition from a group health plan through their employer into Medicare? Is there extra stress in your life because your parents or loved ones are nearing retirement age and haven’t purchased long term care insurance yet? For all those situations, I highly recommend that you call Bob McConnell to discuss all of your questions about health insurance, life insurance, or long term care insurance. He is a fantastic resource and helps each individual find the best coverage for their individual situation. He primarily works with American Republic Insurance Company and I’ve also had a number of highly satisfied patients who have their insurance through American Republic. Give Bob a call at 515-360-5375.

Condition of the Month – Neck Pain

Neck pain is one of the most common reasons people seek chiropractic care. While the neck itself can be very painful, structures in the neck can also cause pain up into the head or down into the upper back, shoulders, and arms.

Whiplash injuries are especially likely to negatively affect the neck. Many times people assume that the soreness, pain, and tightness of a slower speed fender bender will go away soon. However, the collision can alter the function of the neck and lead to worse problems over time as the body tries to stabilize the injured areas.

Patients often comment that the examination performed by Dr. David Krohse is the most thorough they’ve ever received. A thorough exam enables him to determine the exact problem areas of your spine and form a plan of care to restore normal function in your neck. The goal of the plan will be long term neck stability. Hands-on or gentle, instrument-assisted spinal adjustments will be used to restore function to injured joints while Active Release Techniques problem-focused soft-tissue treatments will address dysfunctional muscles. Other therapies such as electric stimulation and ultrasound may round out your treatment to provide complete healing while exercises and stretches will enable you to maintain the progress you make through care.

Call Compass Chiropractic today to reserve time for a first visit or free consultation.

Spotlight on Team Compass Chiropractic Athlete – Loran Storts

Loran is a busy man! Along with his endurance coaching business, Iron Works, he also assists with coaching the Dowling cross country team. Just recently he successfully completed Ironman Wisconsin. Loran is a true competitor and an awesome example for the athletes he coaches! At Compass Chiropractic, we are glad to have helped him achieve his fitness and health goals as described below.

As an endurance athlete I have had my share of injuries over the past 30+ years of training & racing. I had been looking for someone that practices ART so that is how I found Compass Chiropractic. Dr Krohse took the time to ask questions, listened to my specific needs, pinpointed areas that could be strengthened, and showed me additional stretches/strengthening that I could do on my own. In the 6 weeks I have been seeing Dr Krohse I feel much more in-tune with my body; he has helped me work through some injuries that would otherwise sideline me for a couple of weeks. Thank you Dr Krohse for helping me stay on top of my game and on the podium at the races!

Functional Fitness Magazine

Check the latest issue of Functional Fitness Magazine for great information to get lean, ripped, and healthy!

Calendar

1st Tues each Month – Kid's Day – Children under 13 receive ANY needed services (exams, adjustments, ART) at no charge

2nd Tues each Month – Athletes Day – Athletes any age bring a team picture or action picture and receive 1st day services (exam and any needed X-rays) at no charge