We’re thrilled to announce that we are now offering DOT-CDL physical exams at both our Oakland and Council Bluffs locations!
For truck drivers and CDL holders, staying compliant with Department of Transportation regulations is crucial for maintaining your license and ensuring a safe, healthy driving experience. Our team is here to make the process as smooth and efficient as possible.
Why Choose Pott. County Sports & Family Chiropractic for Your DOT-CDL Physical Exam?
Convenience – With locations in Oakland and Council Bluffs, you can easily schedule your exam at a time that fits your busy schedule.
Expert care – As a certified third party tester, Dr. Nate provides thorough and accurate exams to ensure you meet all DOT requirements.
Efficiency – We understand that your time is valuable. We aim to get you in and out quickly while providing top-notch care.
Affordable – The cost for a DOT-CDL physical exam is $100, providing you with high-quality service at a great price.
What to Expect During Your Exam:
Comprehensive health assessment – We’ll evaluate your overall health, including vision, hearing, and cardiovascular health.
Quick turnaround – Our goal is to provide timely results so you can get back on the road without delay.
Supportive staff – Dr. Nate and our team will guide you through every step of the process to ensure a smooth experience.
We’re committed to supporting your career and helping you stay on the road safely. If you need a DOT-CDL physical exam, don’t hesitate to schedule your appointment with us today!
For more information or to book your exam, please contact us or use our online scheduling tool. We look forward to seeing you at our Oakland or Council Bluffs clinic!
While regular check-ups with the pediatrician are essential, chiropractic care can also play a crucial role in supporting your toddler’s growth and development. Here’s how chiropractic care can benefit your little one:
1. Enhanced immune system – Chiropractic adjustments can help support a healthy immune system. By ensuring proper spinal alignment, chiropractic care helps the nervous system function optimally, which can enhance your child’s natural defense mechanisms against illnesses.
2. Optimal growth and development – A properly aligned spine is crucial for healthy growth and development. Chiropractic care can help address misalignments that might interfere with the body’s natural growth processes, promoting better overall development.
3. Relief from growing pains – Toddlers often experience growing pains, which can be uncomfortable and disruptive. Chiropractic adjustments can help alleviate this discomfort, allowing your child to move and play more freely.
4. Improved neurological function – A healthy spine contributes to improved neurological function. Chiropractic care can enhance cognitive development and learning abilities by supporting a well-functioning nervous system.
5. Injury prevention – Regular chiropractic care can help maintain proper posture and alignment, reducing the risk of injuries during play and sports activities. It’s a proactive way to support your child’s physical health.
6. Addressing digestive issues – Chiropractic adjustments can also aid in alleviating common digestive issues like colic, reflux, and constipation, which can make your toddler more comfortable.
7. Better sleep quality – Spinal misalignments can affect sleep quality. Chiropractic care can improve sleep patterns by addressing these misalignments, leading to better rest and overall well-being.
Ready to learn more about how chiropractic care can benefit your toddler? Schedule a consultation with us today and give your child the gift of a healthy spine and nervous system!
Have you ever felt like certain issues or challenges in your life seem impossible to resolve, no matter what you do? You’re not alone. Many people struggle with persistent problems, whether they’re physical, emotional or psychological, despite their best efforts. Family Constellation Work, a powerful therapeutic approach developed as part of the 5 Levels of Healing, might offer the insights and relief you’ve been seeking.
What is Family Constellation Work?
Family Constellation Work, founded by German psychotherapist Bert Hellinger, is a therapeutic method designed to uncover and address hidden dynamics within family systems that impact your health and well-being. This approach operates on the premise that unresolved issues within a family system can manifest as chronic infections, long-term illnesses and emotional challenges.
How Does It Work?
Family Constellation Work explores how relationships within a family, both past and present, can influence your current health and emotional state. The process involves mapping out these family dynamics to reveal hidden patterns and unresolved conflicts that may be contributing to your issues.
Here’s a closer look at the core aspects of Family Constellation Work:
Chronic infections: Sometimes, unresolved emotional issues or family conflicts can weaken the immune system, making you more susceptible to chronic infections. By addressing these underlying issues, Family Constellation Work can help strengthen your immune response and aid in your recovery.
Long-term illnesses: The emotional and psychological burden of long-term illnesses often has roots in family history or unresolved conflicts. Through Family Constellation Work, you can gain insights into these connections, facilitating a more holistic approach to healing.
Emotional issues: Emotional struggles can be deeply intertwined with family dynamics. This method helps uncover these connections and offers a pathway to healing by resolving longstanding emotional conflicts.
The Benefits of Family Constellation Work
Family Constellation Work provides several key benefits, including:
Insight into hidden patterns: By exploring family dynamics, you gain a deeper understanding of how your family history influences your current health and emotional state.
Resolution of unresolved conflicts: Addressing hidden family issues can help you resolve internal conflicts, leading to emotional relief and improved well-being.
Enhanced healing: By tackling the root causes of chronic infections and long-term illnesses, this approach supports a more comprehensive and effective healing process.
Why Consider Family Constellation Work?
Family Constellation Work is particularly valuable if you find that traditional methods haven’t fully addressed your issues. It provides a unique perspective on the connections between your family history and your current health challenges, offering a pathway to deeper healing and resolution.
While our clinic does not offer Family Constellation Work as a direct service, Dr. Nate leverages his training with Dr. Klinghardt (and the Klinghardt Institute) to provide a root-cause approach to healing. By incorporating insights from The Emotion Code, he helps patients address underlying factors that may be contributing to their health issues. If you’re interested in exploring how a root-cause approach can complement your healing journey, contact us or schedule a functional medicine consultation.
Aging is a natural process that brings about changes in your body, but it doesn’t mean you have to resign to aches, pains and decreased mobility. Chiropractic care offers a holistic approach to healthy aging, focusing on optimizing spinal health, mobility and overall well-being.
Maintains Proper Spinal Alignment
One of the key benefits of chiropractic care for healthy aging is its focus on maintaining proper spinal alignment. As you age, years of wear and tear, poor posture and injuries can lead to spinal misalignments, which contribute to a host of health issues, including chronic pain, reduced mobility and decreased quality of life. Chiropractic adjustments help realign the spine, alleviate pressure on nerves and restore proper function to the musculoskeletal system, allowing for improved mobility and reduced pain.
Optimizes Joint Function
In addition to addressing spinal health, chiropractic care also emphasizes the importance of maintaining optimal joint function. Joint stiffness and decreased range of motion are common with age, but regular chiropractic adjustments can help keep your joints supple and mobile. By ensuring your body’s joints are functioning properly, chiropractic care can also help prevent injuries, improve balance and coordination, and support an active and independent lifestyle well into your golden years.
Promotes Overall Well-being
Chiropractic care takes a holistic approach to health, addressing not only physical ailments but also underlying factors that contribute to overall well-being. This includes lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, stress management and ergonomics. With proper guidance on healthy living habits, you can feel more empowered to take an active role in your health and make informed choices that support healthy aging.
As you age, it’s essential to prioritize your health and well-being. Whether you’re looking to alleviate pain, improve mobility or enhance your overall wellness, chiropractic care can be a valuable tool. Schedule an appointment today and discover how chiropractic care can help you embrace aging with vitality and vigor.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a complex mental health condition that can severely impact an individual’s quality of life. Traditional treatments often provide limited relief, leaving many searching for alternative therapies. Among these, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) has emerged as a promising option, offering hope for those struggling with PTSD. In this blog post, we’ll explore how HBOT works and its potential benefits in alleviating PTSD symptoms.
Understanding PTSD
Before delving into HBOT’s benefits, it’s essential to understand PTSD. This condition can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, leading to symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, hyper-vigilance and mood disturbances. PTSD can significantly impair daily functioning and diminish overall well-being, making effective treatment crucial for recovery.
How HBOT Works
HBOT involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber, allowing the lungs to absorb a higher amount of oxygen than usual. This increased oxygen concentration in the bloodstream promotes healing by enhancing oxygen delivery to tissues throughout the body, including the brain.
Benefits of HBOT for PTSD Relief
Reduces anxiety and depression: HBOT has been shown to alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression commonly associated with PTSD. The increased oxygen levels in the brain help regulate neurotransmitter function, promoting a sense of calm and emotional stability.
Enhances cognitive function: PTSD often impairs cognitive function, leading to difficulties with memory, concentration and decision-making. HBOT supports brain health by improving blood flow and oxygenation, thereby enhancing cognitive abilities.
Alleviates of sleep disturbances: Many individuals with PTSD struggle with sleep disturbances, including insomnia and nightmares. HBOT can help regulate sleep patterns by promoting relaxation and reducing hyperarousal, leading to improved sleep quality and duration.
Reduces PTSD symptoms: Studies have shown that HBOT may reduce the severity of PTSD symptoms, including intrusive thoughts, avoidance behaviors and heightened reactivity. By addressing the underlying neurobiological mechanisms of PTSD, HBOT offers holistic symptom relief.
Promotes of neuroplasticity: HBOT stimulates neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to reorganize and form new neural connections. This process is essential for overcoming trauma-related changes in the brain and fostering resilience in individuals with PTSD.
Accelerates healing of trauma-related injuries: In addition to its psychological benefits, HBOT promotes physical healing by accelerating tissue repair and reducing inflammation. This can be particularly beneficial for individuals with PTSD who have sustained physical injuries during traumatic events.
By addressing the physiological and psychological aspects of trauma, HBOT offers a comprehensive approach to healing that complements traditional therapies. As research continues to uncover the therapeutic potential of HBOT, it remains a beacon of hope for those seeking relief from the debilitating effects of PTSD. If you or a loved one are experiencing PTSD symptoms, consider exploring HBOT as part of a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to your unique needs and goals. Contact us for more information or to schedule an appointment.
At Pott. County Sports & Family Chiropractic, we understand the interconnectedness of physical and mental well-being. That’s why we offer a range of services designed to support mental health and holistic healing.
Here’s how our comprehensive approach can benefit you:
Chiropractic Care: Chiropractic adjustments play a crucial role in supporting mental health by promoting alignment and balance in the nervous system. Misalignments in the spine can interfere with nerve function and disrupt the body’s ability to cope with stress. Through gentle and precise adjustments, we realign the spine, alleviate nerve interference and restore harmony to the nervous system. This can help individuals experience greater emotional stability, improved mood, and enhanced overall well-being.
Autonomic Response Testing:Autonomic Response Testing, or ART, is a non-invasive assessment technique that evaluates the body’s response to various stressors. By identifying imbalances in the autonomic nervous system, ART helps uncover underlying factors contributing to mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression and trauma. With ART, we can personalize treatment plans to address your unique needs and promote emotional balance.
Emotion/Body Code Work: Emotion and body code work focuses on releasing trapped emotions and restoring energetic balance within the body. Through gentle yet powerful techniques, we can identify and release emotional baggage that may be contributing to mental health challenges. By addressing emotional imbalances, we support overall well-being and promote a greater sense of inner peace and resilience.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT):Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber, promoting oxygenation of tissues throughout the body, including the brain. By delivering concentrated oxygen to the body’s tissues, HBOT promotes cellular repair and regeneration, reduces inflammation and enhances cognitive function. Research suggests that HBOT may also be beneficial for individuals struggling with conditions like anxiety, depression, PTSD and other mental health conditions.
We’re committed to providing holistic care that addresses the root causes of mental health concerns. Whether you’re seeking relief from anxiety, depression or trauma-related symptoms, we are here to support you on your healing journey. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you achieve optimal mental health and well-being. Or, use our online scheduling tool to book an appointment.
You’ll lay in our HBOT chamber while breathing in pressurized oxygen — up to 3x the amount in the everyday environment. This helps pump oxygen to your body’s tissues, promoting healing, reducing inflammation and supporting overall wellness.
Once inside the chamber, you’ll hear air beginning to circulate. There are two windows at the top of the chamber — one on each end — where you’ll be able to see and talk to us. And we’ll communicate with you the whole time so you know what to expect.
As the chamber fills with air, you may experience a full sensation in your ears, similar to changing altitudes in an airplane or driving up a mountain. Once the chamber reaches its prescribed pressure, the fullness in your ears should subside.
You can take items inside the chamber with you, so you can listen to music or your favorite podcast, catch up on some reading, or just use the time to relax.
Near the end of your session, we’ll gradually decrease the pressure. This is the decompression phase, which usually lasts about 5-10 minutes. During decompression, you may experience an automatic “popping” sensation in your ears as a result of the decreasing pressure — again, just like you’d feel on an airplane.
After that, you’re free to go about your day or stick around for an adjustment. Either way, you’ll continue reaping benefits from the chamber long after your session ends. (But depending on your situation, you may want or need a few more.)
Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition or simply looking to optimize your health, hyperbaric oxygen therapy is where it’s at!
In particular, it can help provide relief fo:
Anemia
Brain abscesses
Bubbles of air in blood vessels (arterial gas embolism)
Burns
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Crushing injuries
Deafness
Decompression sickness
Gangrene
Infections
Lung issues
Nonhealing wounds, such as diabetic foot ulcers
Radiation injuries and skin grafts
Sports injuries, including medial collateral ligament and anterior cruciate ligament injuries
Traumatic brain injuries and concussions
Contact us to learn more or use our online scheduling tool to book a session. (New patients get $25 their first one! Available in Council Bluffs only.)
Embarking on your journey with us? Here’s what you can expect during your initial visit as a new patient:
Patient History Questionnaire We’ll start by getting to know you and your health concerns through a detailed patient history questionnaire. This helps us understand your symptoms, conditions, and any relevant medical history.
During this assessment, we’ll delve into details like:
When your pain or condition started
The location and nature of your condition
Factors that worsen or improve your symptoms
Physical Assessment
We will perform a comprehensive physical assessment to evaluate your condition and identify areas of concern.
Treatment Plan We prioritize personalized care over one-size-fits-all approaches. Unlike some practices, we don’t believe in pushing big treatment plans or maxing out insurance visits. Instead, we tailor our protocol to your unique needs and continuously assess your progress along the way.
Our goal is to provide you with effective, efficient care that supports your health and wellness journey. Your well-being is our top priority, and we’re committed to partnering with you to achieve your goals. Contact us to learn more, or use our online scheduling tool to book an appointment today.
Chiropractic care offers several benefits for people of all ages and walks of life, but athletes and weightlifters are among the groups that can benefit the most. If you’re a weightlifter or Crossfitter, read on to learn how it can help you.
Improves posture and performance
Weightlifting puts a lot of stress on the joints as well as the upper and lower back. This stress can increase the risk of misalignment and impact your performance. If your spine or other joints are misaligned, your body will distribute weight unevenly. When you’re lifting, this can cause one side of the body to bear more of the weight than the other side, which can lead to uneven gains.
Chiropractic adjustments help restore natural balance by ensuring the body is properly aligned. Adjustments also help restore proper function to the nervous system, which in turn helps regulate muscle function and promote recovery.
Prevents injuries
Weightlifters and Crossfitters expose themselves to a variety of injuries, including sprains, strains and pinched nerves that can affect the upper and lower back as well as the shoulders, hips and knees. With regular chiropractic adjustments, you can ensure your body has the proper mechanical balance, which in turn helps increase range of motion and optimize performance.
As a board-certified chiropractor and former personal trainer and collegiate athlete, Nate Wiechmann, D.C., understands the physical demands that are required to live an active lifestyle. He can recommend specific exercises that you can use to increase range of motion, build strength and prevent future injuries. (We also have a squat rack in our clinic to assist power lifters and athletes with proper form for injury prevention.)
Treats injuries
When injuries do occur, chiropractic care can help speed up the recovery process. In addition to chiropractic adjustments, some of the other treatment options we provide for weightlifters and Crossfitters include:
Cupping therapy – Cupping involves applying glass or silicone cups to the skin to create pressure. (We use silicone cups at our clinics.) The suction promotes blood flow to the affected areas, which in turn helps stimulate the natural healing process to relieve tension and inflammation in the muscles.
Graston Technique® – This type of soft tissue mobilization utilizes specially designed stainless steel instruments/tools to break down scar tissue and fascial restrictions in the body. As the instruments are moved over the affected area and come in contact with the adhesions, they break up scar tissue and fascial restrictions, which in turn helps relieve pain and restore movement.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy – Our newest treatment option, hyperbaric oxygen therapy or HBOT, involves lying inside a pressurized chamber that releases 95-100% pure oxygen that’s increased two to three times the normal levels provided in our everyday environment. When your blood carries this extra oxygen throughout your body, it helps fight bacteria and stimulate the release of substances called growth factors and stem cells, which promote healing. (Typically a session goes for $80-100, but we’re offering 50% off your first session through the rest of the summer.)
Taping – Functional Movement Taping (FMT) helps provide support and stability for weak or injured muscles. It can be used on its own or in conjunction with other treatments. It’s important to have a certified practitioner, like a chiropractor, apply the tape to ensure it’s properly placed for optimal benefit.
TheraGun – TheraGun provides deep muscle massage that helps break up tension and increase range of motion. Oftentimes, this can be added on to other services for a minimal or complimentary fee.
Trigger point dry needling – This type of treatment involves inserting a dry needle (one without medicine) into a “knot” or trigger point in order to relieve pain and tension in the muscles.
In addition, we provide functional movement screens and sports physicals to help athletes address faulty movement patterns and reduce the risk of injury.
Of course, athletes aren’t the only ones who can benefit from regular chiropractic care. As a board-certified chiropractor, Dr. Wiechmann treats people of all ages and fitness levels, including elite athletes, weekend warriors, pregnant mothers and children. Call 712-249-8231 for more information, or use our online scheduling tool to book an appointment.
We’re thrilled to announce that we’re now offering hyperbaric oxygen therapy at our Council Bluffs clinic. Read on to learn how it works and what you can expect during and after treatment.
What is hyperbaric oxygen therapy?
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy involves lying inside a pressurized chamber that releases 95-100% pure oxygen. Often, pressure in the chamber is between 1.5 and 3 times greater than normal air pressure. When your blood carries this extra oxygen throughout your body, it helps fight bacteria and stimulate the release of growth factors and stem cells, which promotes healing. With repeated treatments, the extra oxygen can help increase your normal oxygen levels, even after the session ends. This means you can continue reaping benefits of the treatment long after you leave.
What are the benefits of hyperbaric medicine?
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (or hyperbaric medicine) has become a popular recovery tool for athletes and non-athletes alike. The non-invasive treatment option can be beneficial for anyone looking to obtain better overall health and wellness. In particular, it can help provide relief for the following conditions:
Anemia
Brain abscesses
Bubbles of air in blood vessels (arterial gas embolism)
Burns
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Crushing injuries
Deafness
Decompression sickness
Gangrene
Infections
Nonhealing wounds, such as diabetic foot ulcers
Radiation injuries and skin grafts
Sports injuries, including medial collateral ligament (MCL) and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries
Traumatic brain injuries and concussions
Vision loss
Other benefits include:
Increasing collagen production
Reducing pain and inflammation
Speeding up recovery time after an infection, sprain, strain, concussion or head injury
Decreasing the risk of re-injury
Is hyperbaric oxygen therapy safe?
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a safe, non-invasive treatment option. A typical session at our clinic lasts about an hour, and the pressure is constantly monitored to ensure your safety and comfort. However, hyperbaric medicine is not right for everyone. You shouldn’t receive hyperbaric oxygen therapy if you:
Have certain types of lung diseases or a collapsed lung
Are experiencing a cold or a fever, or have tested positive for COVID-19 within 24 hours
Recently had ear surgery or have a history of ear problems
Do not like small enclosed spaces (claustrophobia)
In some cases, patients may experience the following side effects, which resolve within a few hours:
Fatigue or lightheadedness
Sinus pressure
Fluid buildup or ear discomfort
Can hyperbaric medicine be used in conjunction with other treatments?
