Ver Helst Chiropractic

04/08/2026

You survived winter in the Midwest… your spine deserves a reward 😅

Between shoveling, hunching, cold weather, and staying cooped up, your body’s been THROUGH it.

Now that spring is finally here:
✔ Move more
✔ Get outside
✔ Fix that nagging back/neck pain

We’ll help with that last one 😉

📍 Ver Helst Chiropractic
https://www.verhelstchiropractic.com/

04/06/2026

“Bad posture isn’t a big deal.”

We hear this all the time, and honestly, it’s just not true.

Posture impacts:
• How your joints move
• How your muscles function
• Even how often you get headaches

The tricky part?
It builds slowly… until one day you realize something doesn’t feel right.

The goal isn’t “perfect posture.”
It’s better movement, less strain, and a body that actually feels good day to day.

If you’ve been ignoring that tightness in your neck or back—this is your sign to stop putting it off.

04/06/2026

Thrilled to share another 5-star review! Ready for a healthier you? Drop a 💙 if you agree or message us to schedule your visit! 🌟

04/01/2026

🚨 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨
We’re excited to introduce our newest service…✨

The “Self-Adjusting Spine” Package ✨

No appointments. No adjustments.
Just think about better posture… and your spine handles the rest.

-Fixes itself while you scroll
-Activates during naps
- Results may vary if you sit like a shrimp all day

👨‍⚕️ Dr. Ver Helst says: “We’re still waiting on FDA approval… and basic science.”

…okay okay, April Fools 😄
But if you do want to feel better, move better, and stop sitting like a question mark, we can actually help with that.

https://www.verhelstchiropractic.com

03/26/2026

Spring is beautiful… but if you have allergies, you know it’s not always a walk in the park 😅🌼

Dr. Kurt’s daughter, Mari Beth, deals with allergies pretty bad this time of year, and this week was no exception. Sneezing, congestion, the whole thing 🤧

She stopped in for an adjustment over the weekend, and already started feeling better.

While chiropractic care doesn’t “treat” allergies directly, keeping your nervous system functioning properly can help your body respond and adapt better, especially during peak allergy season.

If you’re feeling it right now, you’re definitely not alone.

Come in, get checked, and give your body a little extra support this season!

📞 (515) 233-1866
📍 Ames, Iowa

03/26/2026

We just received another great review on Facebook:

03/25/2026

If this sounds familiar…
😖 Neck pain after a long day at the computer
😣 Stiff lower back when you stand up
😵‍💫 Headaches starting in your neck
😬 Tight shoulders that never relax

Your body might be asking for help.

At Ver Helst Chiropractic, we provide personalized care focused on relieving tension and restoring healthy movement.

Start with a complimentary consultation to learn what’s going on and how we can help.

📞 (515) 233-1866
📍 Ames, Iowa

03/23/2026

“Chiropractors adjust babies?!”

We hear this all the time, and usually followed by a lot of concern.

But here’s what most people don’t realize:
After caring for thousands of infants over 38 years, we’ve seen how gentle chiropractic care can help with things like:
• Feeding challenges
• Colic & reflux
• Sleep issues
• Overall comfort

Birth puts more stress on a baby’s body than people think, and sometimes their nervous system just needs a little support.

It’s not forceful. It’s not scary. It’s incredibly gentle.

🎥 Watch below as we break it down.
https://youtube.com/shorts/hMTBevyASyU?feature=share

“Chiropractic care for babies is dangerous.”We hear this all the time—and it’s simply not true.After working with thousands of infants over nearly four decad...

03/17/2026

🍀 Don’t leave your spine to luck.

St. Patrick’s Day is all about luck — but when it comes to how your body feels, luck usually isn’t the reason.

If you’re dealing with:
• Neck tension
• Lower back stiffness
• Headaches starting at the base of your skull
• Tight shoulders from long days at the computer

Your body may just need a reset.

At Ver Helst Chiropractic, we focus on restoring movement and helping your body function the way it was designed to.

And honestly… feeling better is way better than relying on luck. ☘️

📍 Ames, Iowa
📞 (515) 233-1866

03/16/2026

How should your body feel when you wake up in the morning?

Most people think things like this are normal:
• Stiff lower back when you get out of bed
• Neck that doesn’t want to turn
• Tight shoulders before the day even starts
• Headaches that creep in by mid-morning

But those are often signs that your spine and muscles are under more stress than they should be.

Chiropractic care focuses on restoring healthy movement so your body can function the way it was designed to.

If something has been bothering you for a while, it might be worth having it checked.

📍 Ames, Iowa
📞 (515) 233-1866
https://www.verhelstchiropractic.com/

03/14/2026

Fun fact about Dr. Kurt: He’s been adjusting people in Ames since 1988.

That means he has:
✔ Adjusted multiple generations of families
✔ Seen kids grow up and bring in their own kids
✔ Heard thousands of life stories during adjustments

And yes… he probably remembers your parents too. One of the coolest parts of practicing in the same community for decades is seeing families come full circle.

Ames has been home for a long time, and we’re grateful to keep serving this community.

If Dr. Kurt has helped you or someone in your family feel better over the years, drop a comment or leave a little love below. We’d love to hear your story. ❤️

📍 Ver Helst Chiropractic

03/12/2026

Things chiropractors hear every single day:
“I slept wrong.”
“I think I pulled something.”
“My neck started hurting out of nowhere.”
“I sit too much for work.”
“I swear I didn’t do anything!”

The truth is most pain doesn’t come from one big event.

It comes from small stresses building up over time: posture, sitting, stress, daily habits.

That’s where chiropractic care can help restore movement and relieve tension before it becomes a bigger problem.

If your body has been sending warning signals lately, we’re here to help.

📞 (515) 233-1866
📍 Ver Helst Chiropractic