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04/05/2026

On Tuesday, Dr. Sydney and her husband Alex welcomed baby boy Keegan! Mom and baby are doing great.

Please join us in congratulating them on their newest little teammate. 💙

04/03/2026

🚨🗣️ Big opportunity for young athletes to level up this season!

We’re hosting a Running Clinic for 5th–8th grade athletes. It will be led by varsity track athletes Jayna (distance) and Katie (sprints) bringing both sides of the sport together for a well-rounded experience. 🏃🏼‍♀️

In this 2-hour clinic, athletes will:
• Improve running form and efficiency
• Learn mobility + stretching for injury prevention
• Go through athlete screenings to catch problem areas early

Whether you have a sprinter or distance runner, or just a younger athlete in general. This is your chance to help then move better, run faster, and stay healthy all season.

Spots are limited — message us to get your athlete signed up! More information coming Monday!!

04/02/2026

Most of us don’t spend much time with our shoulders in extended or overhead positions… And over time, that lack of exposure can lead to stiffness, weakness, and pain.

We see this all the time—people avoid these movements because they feel uncomfortable, but that’s often exactly what their body needs. If you never train those positions, your body won’t build the strength or mobility to support them.

The result? Tightness, limited movement, and recurring neck & shoulder pain.

These exercises are designed to safely challenge your shoulders overhead and into extension so you can move better, feel stronger, and actually address the root of the issue—not just work around it.

04/01/2026

Some thoughts on Tiger. I hope her gets the help he needs. The truth is most people don’t want to rely on medication. They just want their life back.

Pain medication can sometimes be helpful short term, but long term solutions usually involve restoring movement, strength, and confidence in your body again.

04/01/2026

Thought we had Jon with our little “bathroom water surprise” prank… but he caught on just in time. Still got a tiny win, though. April Fools at the clinic never disappoints!

03/31/2026

Strong knees don’t come from avoiding movement… they come from training it the right way

Your knees are built to handle load—but only if you actually prepare them for it. Exercises like controlled squats, step-downs, and single-leg work help build the strength and stability your knees need for everyday life (and workouts).

If your knees have been feeling weak, unstable, or “off,” it might not be a rest problem—it might be a strength problem.

Train them. Load them. Trust them.

Your future knees will thank you.

Comment “KNEES” if you want help getting started

03/30/2026

Pain doesn’t just magically disappear.
And avoiding it doesn’t fix it either.

If you keep working around the pain—skipping movements, avoiding certain exercises, or “just resting it”—your body never actually learns how to handle that stress better.

Short-term relief? Maybe.
Long-term change? Not likely.

Real progress comes from addressing the root cause, gradually building tolerance, and giving your body a reason to adapt.

03/27/2026

Your core is responsible for stability, force transfer, and protecting your spine—not just creating movement.

Training it with dumbbells challenges your core to resist rotation, control load, and stabilize under tension, which is how it actually functions in real life.

This is key for:
- Reducing injury risk
- Improving movement efficiency
- Building strength that carries over to daily activities and sport

While exercises like crunches focus on spinal flexion, they don’t fully train the core’s primary role of stabilization.

Train your core for what it’s designed to do, not just what’s popular.

💬 Comment “CORE” if you want help building a stronger, more resilient core

03/26/2026

Lower back pain that keeps coming back usually isn’t the problem… it’s how it’s being treated.

Quick fixes like stretching or resting can help in the moment—but if you’re not addressing the cause, the pain tends to return.

Real, lasting relief comes from building strength, improving control, and increasing what your body can handle over time.

That’s where these come in:

Farmer walks: build core stability and teach your spine to handle load.
Dead bugs: improve control and coordination without stressing your back.
RDLs: train your hips to take pressure off your low back.
Goblet squats: build full-body strength and reinforce proper movement.

This is how you stop chasing temporary relief and start building a back that lasts.

Save this for later 🔖
Comment “BACK” if you want help taking the next step 🙌

03/25/2026

POV: You’re wondering if your PT is actually listening…

Meanwhile, your PT remembers your knee pain and that big game this weekend… or that trip you’ve been excited about.

Because it’s never just about the injury—it’s about you.

The little things you share? We’re listening

03/24/2026

Running is repetitive—if your body isn’t strong in the right places, something eventually takes the load

That’s where banded work comes in. These exercises build strength and control in your hips, glutes, and lower leg so your body can handle miles without breaking down.

• Banded walks → trains lateral hip stability so your knees don’t cave in with each step
• Heel-to-toe → improves foot/ankle control and balance, helping absorb impact more efficiently
• Clamshells → targets deep glute muscles that keep your pelvis stable and your knees tracking correctly
• Abductors → builds hip strength to reduce stress on knees, IT band, and low back

When these areas are weak, your body compensates—and that’s when pain starts to show up.

Add these in 2–3x/week as part of your warm-up or strength days. It’s not just about running more… it’s about running better.

Comment “RUN” if you want help building this into your routine 👇

03/23/2026

Handstand showdown: Jayna vs Dr. Jon

Who’s got the better balance, control, and bragging rights??

Loser might need a PT session after this one

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4456 128th Street
Urbandale, IA
50323

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Tuesday	7am - 5pm
Wednesday	7am - 5pm
Thursday	7am - 5pm
Friday	7am - 4pm

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+15152764344

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http://dsmspinesport.com/

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