Wondra Chiropractic & Acupuncture

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In 1910, D.D. Palmer, the founder of chiropractic, stated that there were three underlying causes of subluxation, or ner...
02/27/2026

In 1910, D.D. Palmer, the founder of chiropractic, stated that there were three underlying causes of subluxation, or nerve interference. He identified them as the 3 T’s: thoughts, trauma and toxins. Today, these 3 T’s continue to wreak havoc on our bodies and contribute to many of the aches, pains and dysfunctions that we experience.

The 1st T-

Trauma: Trauma as a cause of our issues is easy to understand for most people. Whether it is a major trauma, such as a car accident or slip and fall, or a repetitive microtrauma, such as sitting at a desk for 8 hours, trauma can have a huge impact on both how we feel and function.

C4Cervical nerve 4 controls your upward shoulder motion and is one of the nerves that controls your diaphragm (muscle at...
02/26/2026

C4

Cervical nerve 4 controls your upward shoulder motion and is one of the nerves that controls your diaphragm (muscle at the bottom of your rib cage that helps you breathe). C4 provides sensation for parts of your neck, shoulders and upper arms.

What happens if C4 is damaged?
People with complete C4 SCI do not have the ability to move their arms or legs. They may experi- ence problems with coughing and breathing. Injuries at or above the C4 level may require a ventilator. Neck and shoulder movement and breathing are usually possible with a C4 spinal cord injury.

What are the symptoms of C4 C5 nerve damage?
Arm pain and tingling: Compression at C4-C5 can cause pain, tingling, numbness, or burning sensations that radiate from the neck into the shoulders, arms, and sometimes down to the fingertips. Weakness: Patients may experience weakness in the shoulders, elbows, and wrists.

02/25/2026

Lower Back Pain
For some people, lower back pain feels like just a ni**le, but for others, it can mean they can’t go for a walk with their family, lift and carry things at work, or compete in the sports they love to play.

Lower back pain is now the leading cause of disability worldwide. Over 500,000,000 people are affected by back pain at any one time

Lower back pain causes
One of the frustrating things for those with back pain is that doctors often don’t know what’s causing the pain, because most of the time the pain is due to a change in the way your back is moving and functioning, which changes the way your brain senses what is going on in your back. Scientists now know that the feeling of pain is something your brain decides that you should experience – if it believes you have some tissue damage.

Pain Relief
Research studies have shown that instead of taking muscle relaxants, opioids, or other drugs, people with back pain should first consider seeing a chiropractor or another non-drug-based healthcare provider.

Lower back pain
This is because chiropractic care can improve the way your spine functions, it can change the way your brain functions and it can have a big impact on the pain and disability you’re feeling in your back.

Pain Relief
Research studies have shown that instead of taking muscle relaxants, opioids, or other drugs, people with back pain should first consider seeing a chiropractor or another non-drug-based healthcare provider.
This is because chiropractic care can improve the way your spine functions, it can change the way your brain functions and it can have a big impact on the pain and disability you’re feeling in your back.

Stress affects more than your mind, it affects your heart.
02/24/2026

Stress affects more than your mind, it affects your heart.

Happy Monday! Too short of a weekend? too long? Do you need an adjustment?Seeing patients  until 6pm on Mondays!
02/23/2026

Happy Monday!
Too short of a weekend? too long?
Do you need an adjustment?
Seeing patients until 6pm on Mondays!

Today, after seeing patients, the office went and donated some snacks for the Fort Madison Community School District hig...
02/20/2026

Today, after seeing patients, the office went and donated some snacks for the Fort Madison Community School District high school Nurse office. These supplies help students who are in need of a quick boost for medical issues such as diabetes.

“See a need, fill a need”
Bigweld

Happy Friday!Stress got you down? Call and make an appointment“And the way the body copes with stress often leads to tig...
02/20/2026

Happy Friday!
Stress got you down? Call and make an appointment

“And the way the body copes with stress often leads to tight muscles and other physical tension.”
Because chiropractic care focuses on realigning the spine and reducing muscle tension, a visit with your chiropractor can be a great way to manage stress.

C3 The C3, or third cervical vertebra, is one of the seven cervical vertebrae of the neck. It plays several vital roles ...
02/19/2026

C3

The C3, or third cervical vertebra, is one of the seven cervical vertebrae of the neck. It plays several vital roles in the neck, including supporting the spinal cord, several muscles, and the vertebral blood vessels. The C3 is the most superior cervical vertebra to have the standard cervical vertebra shape.

What does the C3 vertebrae control?
Cervical Spine (Neck): What It Is, Anatomy & Disorders
Cervical nerves C1, C2 and C3 control your forward, backward and side head and neck movements. The C2 nerve provides sensation to the upper area of your head; C3 gives sensation to the side of your face and back of your head.

What are the symptoms of C3 compression?
One of the most common indicators of C3-C4 spinal compression is neck pain and stiffness. This discomfort can range from a dull ache to sharp pains that can limit your ability to turn your head or bend your neck. The pain may worsen with activities that strain the neck, such as driving, reading, or using a computer.

02/18/2026

Chiropractic Techniques
If you have visited different chiropractors you probably noticed there were some differences. It takes many years to learn how to apply these techniques well, which is why adjusting the spine is often considered an artform. A chiropractor’s main focus is to improve spinal function with the goal of improving overall function of the body.

Improving spinal function can be done in many different ways

Subluxations
Regardless of what technique your chiropractor uses, most will still check and adjust your spine where they find areas that are not moving properly, what they call a subluxated area of your spine.
Your Health Choice
No one way is necessarily better than any other but you may prefer one or more of these various techniques, so find a chiropractor that feels just right for you and your needs.

How much school does it take to become a Doctor of Chiropractic? After completing the undergraduate requirements (3 to 4...
02/17/2026

How much school does it take to become a Doctor of Chiropractic?

After completing the undergraduate requirements (3 to 4 years and 90 hours in the chiropractic field), students can apply to a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree program. Accredited Doctor of Chiropractic degree programs must provide a minimum of 4,300 instructional hours. College of Chiropractic programs generally span between 3.5 – 5 years.

Happy Monday! Call today to get an adjustment!
02/16/2026

Happy Monday!

Call today to get an adjustment!

Happy Friday ❤️What was your last straw? 📣Bending over to put your shoes 👟 on? Brushing your teeth ?Hanging up the laund...
02/13/2026

Happy Friday ❤️
What was your last straw? 📣
Bending over to put your shoes 👟 on?
Brushing your teeth ?
Hanging up the laundry? 👗👚
Getting in the car 🚗?

All these small things add up, staying aware of your body helps keep you moving.

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