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Dr. Brian Abelson describes what it takes to resolve liotibial Tibial Band Syndrome or ITBS.

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Compass Chiropractic News Flash
(Four Items Worth Mentioning Before Our Regularly Scheduled Newsletter)

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Pain-Free Running Workshop

At 1 pm on Saturday, March 20 Compass Chiropractic will host a Pain-Free Running Workshop. The concepts and techniques of low impact running styles ChiRunning and Evolution Running will be introduced. A workshop will follow where participants will practice drills to integrate these concepts into their running. Participants should arrive in clothes and shoes suitable to run in. Suggested RSVP to 515-309-1217 or compasschiro@gmail.com. Free (donations to Dr. David Krohse's Team in Training Fund for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society welcome)

Dr. Krohse to be Arrested

On April 1, Dr. David Krohse will be locked up at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in West Des Moines for "good." Help bail him out by contributing funds to the MDA. View his personal donation page here.

Are you a business owner, sales professional, or community leader who would like to be locked up for "good" with other local influential people? Contact our office and we'll turn your name in.

Standard Process Purification Update and Special Price

Compass Chiropractic and the Standard Process Purification Program have now helped five people enjoy better health and lose between 14 and 18 pounds during the three week program. For Dr. Krohse, it jump started health improvements leading to 25 pounds of weight lost since the beginning of the year. Through the end of March we're offering the program for $50 off the suggested price - $173 + tax.

Compass Chiropractic Boot Camp Weekly Workout Group

Beginning April 6, Compass Chiropractic will sponsor a weekly Boot Camp Workout Group at Campbell Park in Clive starting at 6:30 on Tuesdays. The workouts will start with a circuit of exercises to strengthen the arms, legs, and core body. A 20 to 30 minute out and back run/jog/walk will follow. After that participants can stick around and play a game of ultimate frisbee. Exercises will be set up so that participants can customize their workout to their fitness level. Free and all are welcome. Participants get a free Compass Chiropractic T-Shirt while supplies last.

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Calendar

March 26 - Hy-Vee Ladies Night at the Hy-Vee Conference Center in West Des Moines - We'll be present to bring a health focus to the evening's festivities.

March 27-28 - Natural Living Expo - Bring natural and health focused friends and family to this wonderful event at the Polk County Convention Complex

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

Des Moines Chiropractic Pain-Free Running Workshop

At 1 pm on Saturday, March 20 Compass Chiropractic of Clive will host a Pain-Free Running Workshop. The concepts and techniques of low impact running styles ChiRunning and Evolution Running will be introduced. A workshop will follow where participa...nts will practice drills to integrate these concepts into their running. Participants should arrive in clothes and shoes suitable to run in. Suggested RSVP to 515-309-1217 or compasschiro@gmail.com. Free.

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Des Moines Chiropractor Specializing in Active Release Techniques

Yesterday I was talking with my hairstylist and she shared how one of her clients who is a medical doctor had gone up to the Mayo Clinic for a knee replacement. She asked what he was doing for rehab and the doctor shared that among other things they were recommending he get Active Release Techniques to restore range of motion. You can't ask for a much better validation of a specialty than that.

Learn more about Active Release Techniques at the Compass Chiropractic website.

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Team in Training Fundraiser

On Sunday, June 13 Dr. Krohse will compete in the Hy-Vee Triathlon as a part of The Leukemia&Lymphoma Society's Team in Training. A goal has been set to raise at least $3,000 to go toward the Leukemia&Lymphoma Society. Any new patient who donates $50 or more to the Team In Training fund will receive a complementary first visit (exam, any needed spinal X-rays, and table massage up to $300 value).

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

Visit Dr. Krohse's Team in Training Fundraising website to contribute online!

Condition of the Month – Shoulder Pain

Only one bone, the collarbone, connects the shoulder to the central body. Because of this, the shoulder has great range of motion but requires tremendous coordination of the muscles in the region to work properly. Important muscles include the rotator cuff muscles as well as the shoulder blade stabilizing muscles. All of these muscles are controlled by nerves exiting the spine in the lower neck and very top of the back. If this area of the spine becomes injured or aggravated, it can cause pain and dysfunction in the shoulder. Additionally, problems in the muscles of the shoulder themselves can cause pain into the neck. Poor posture is a major cause of pain between the shoulder blades in the upper back.

A thorough exam determines problem muscles, joints, and nerves in the shoulder region. Stabilizing and healing an injured shoulder starts with restoring proper control of the shoulder muscles. Adjustments of the lower neck decrease joint and nerve irritation and restore that control. The appropriateActive Release Techniques problem-focused soft tissue work, strengthening exercises, and stretches will also be recommended to fix the shoulder quickly and permanently.

Contact our office to schedule a first visit or complementary consultation.

A Story of Exceeded Expectations

Compass Chiropractic has been a true delight for me. From the great cleanliness of the office to the sincere greeting and care I receive when I am there I highly recommend you check it out if you have not already.

I went to Compass Chiropractic with severe headaches and shoulder pain. Just after a couple of visits I started to notice the changes. Now my shoulder pain is completely gone and my headaches are diminishing quickly. My treatment was like no other that I had received at other Chiropractors over the years. The unique ART treatment made such a difference for me.

For a great chiropractic experience visit Compass Chiropractic.

Lorie Bruck

Grimes

Calli recommends...

Kramer's Salsa

Since I come from a chips and salsa loving family and am now married to a man who can not be without the pairing, I have become quite the salsa connoisseur. At Christmas, I was with my brother at Wal-mart in our hometown and we were, of course, picking up chips and salsa for the family. Our favorite salsa was not available so we opted for Kramer's Salsa. Kramer's is, hands down, the best salsa I have ever tasted! Since then I have introduced it all my friends and always hear "What kind of salsa is this? It's so good!". Manufactured in Camanche, IA, Kramer's Salsa is all natural,contains no preservatives and can be found at many local grocery stores, such as Fareway, Dahl's and Walmart. They also have more products on their website at http://www. kramerspecialtyfoods.com/. You may spend a few cents more, but it is definitely worth it!

Dr. Krohse Recommends…

The Standard Process Purification Program

After losing 24 pounds in two months and feeling much better in general, I wholeheartedly recommend the Standard Process 21 Day Purification Program to anyone interested in better health and weight loss. Besides the weight loss, my chronic allergies seem to be greatly decreased, indicating that I may have a low grade intolerance to the gluten found in wheat and other grain-based foods that I have greatly decreased in my post-purification diet.

Details of my experience are chronicled on my blog:

Day 8 Update - 5 pounds lost

Day 16 Update - 12.75 pounds lost

Day 21 End of Purification Program Review - 15 pounds lost - BMI changed from 27.3 (overweight) to 24.9 (normal weight)

One Month Update - 18 pounds lost

Two Month Update - 24 pounds lost

Calli and I are both very glad we went through this program. Lately we've had some patients and friends witness our success and excitement and get started on the program themselves. Because this seems like a great ball to get rolling, we've decided to offer the Purification Program to our patients for $50 off the normal cost through the end of March.

Standard Process Purification Program - $173 + tax through March 31 - call our office to order your kit before the end of the month - 515.309.1217!

Recommendations to help get the best results during and after purification:

MyFitnessPal

I use the Iphone version of myfitnesspal as a daily calorie tracker. It is unbelievably simple to accurately calculate calories consumed in a day. When you first get started it helps you set goals. It also lets you keep track of calories burned through exercise. It has been so great to rapidly be able to look up the caloric repercussions of whatever unneeded snack I may be craving. If I decide to eat it anyway, I can use the program to figure out exactly how much exercise I need to do to make up for the lost ground.

RunKeeper

Another great Iphone app that keeps track of your speed and route while working out. It'll pop up a map of your route at the end and automatically update your run to facebook.

Interesting Links:

Food Rules Worth Following, For Everyone's Sake

How to Eliminate Migraines and Headaches in Less Than a Week

This article fails to mention that headaches including migraines are one of the most common conditions helped by chiropractic. I've included it anyway because it does have some good information on how diet can affect headaches.

Calendar

March 26 - Hy-Vee Ladies Night at the Hy-Vee Conference Center in West Des Moines - We'll be present to bring a health focus to the evening's festivities.

March 27-28 - Natural Living Expo - Bring natural and health focused friends and family to this wonderful event at the Polk County Convention Complex

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

Massage and ART Compared

Community Pages

Urbandale
Waukee
Windsor Heights
West Des Moines
Grimes
Adel
Johnston
Norwalk
Beaverdale

Standard Process Purification - Two Month Update

I weighed in today at two months from the start and I'm down 24 pounds from the start to 150.75. Lately body changes have been more drastic than pounds lost. My love handles are nearly gone. Signs of a six pack are starting to show. I do a quick weight lifting circuit two to three times a week and more veins are popping out on my arms than ever before. I really don't have a starting point to go by as far as body fat but improvements are definitely being made. I still credit the Standard Process Purification as the jump start to a great change in my health, and expect to be able to keep this new lifestyle up long term.

PS I probably would have made even more changes but I still have a weakness for icecream and pizza.