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8431 Hickman Road Urbandale, IA 50322

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Frequently Asked Questions in Urbandale

Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions about chiropractors in Urbandale. Knowing the answers to these important questions will help you pick the best chiropractor in Urbandale for you. If we didn’t cover a question you may have, give Advanced Spine Health Center a call at (515) 423-0708 and we will be more than happy to help answer your question.

 
1. How Does Chiropractic Biophysics Care Help?

Chiropractic Biophysics care helps to relieve pain because of these reasons:

1) We always start with a thorough exam of the spine by testing muscles, ligaments, discs, joints, and nerves. This allows us to pinpoint the location of the pain and what tissues are involved.

2) We analyze spinal structure with detailed digital x-rays and a very accurate physics software which allows us to compare your spinal measurements to what we know to be the normal ranges. This allows us to determine structural changes to the spine, and how that is involved with the tissue findings.

3) Once we know what is wrong we treat every aspect of the pain including muscle, joints, ligaments, discs, nerves, individual bone alignment, and total curvatures of the spine. When you treat every aspect of the root of the problem you get much better and longer lasting results compared to joint only treatments (such as standard chiropractic adjustments) or muscle only treatments (such as physical therapy).

Adjustments are a great treatment for joints.  During an adjustment the doctor is quickly pushing on the spine to pull the joints apart.  The goal of this treatment is to break up adhesion’s in the joints to allow the joints to move more freely. It is not necessary to have a pop to help to release the adhesion’s in the joints. The popping sound that you hear during adjustments is a gas release inside the joint. We strive to hear that sound because it means we are getting good release of the joint, but it isn’t required to get the desired effect.   

 

Yes it can.  It always depends on what each individual patient’s plan covers.  We always check each patient’s insurance for them before we start treatment.

 

Extremely safe! We do expect patients to have a mild amount of soreness in the beginning of treatment, but that improves very quickly.

 

Yes! We have different ways of treating pregnant women so that we don’t put any pressure on the baby. 

No.  Adjustments definitely feel good for most patients, but once the pain is gone you won’t feel the need for them anymore.

 

Yes it is. In our office we treat children who are over the age of 7 years old. For babies and infants we refer you to pediatric chiropractors.

 

Typically a 4 year bachelor’s degree and a 4 year doctorate degree.  Most of the education is focused on the spine, muscles, nerves, discs and the human body.  Chiropractors have little to no education in medications which is why they do not prescribe medications.  Typically the goal in our office is to get patients off medication by working directly on the root cause of the problem and working with their medical doctor to slowly get patients off medications.

 

Yes of course.  The type of back or neck surgery performed will alter how each patient is treated, but we can still work with surgery patients.

 

Every patient is different, but we expect our patients to be progressing every step of the way.  Some patients are pain free in only one treatment.  Others may take months to reach their goals. Once we finish the exam and x-rays the doctor will have a much better idea on how much time it will take.  If patients are not progressing we will make drastic changes to their treatments or we will stop treating that patient and refer them out.  We do not string out our patients for long periods of time.

 
 

OFFICE HOURS

Monday
9:00am – 6:30pm

Tuesday
9:00am – 6:30pm

Wednesday
9:00am – 6:30pm

Thursday
9:00am – 6:30pm

Friday
9:00am – 6:30pm

Saturday
Closed

Advanced Spine Health Center

8431 Hickman Road
Urbandale, IA 50322

(515) 423-0708

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Dr Kyle has helped me slowly get rid of the knot in my back that other drs have not. He listens to what you have time to tell him and is not afraid to change what he does if the treatment is not working. He is very knowledgeable and caring. I am glad I started going to him for relief.
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I'm so grateful that we found Kyle Ruehle and the Advanced Spine Center! 40 years ago I had a Steffe plate fusion of my lower back go terribly wrong... requiring another surgery that only marginally relieved my back pain. 40 yrs I've lived with differing degrees of discomfort, vowing to never let anyone touch my back again. 10 months ago the pain also went to my mid to upper back along with my lower back.... now I was forced to make a decision to take action. My wife had already been in Kyle's program... so I took a chance and had him X-ray my spine. We looked over the x-rays and came up with a plan. My lower back and hardware were pretty messed up... broken screws... screws protruding into discs...major sway back.. scoliosis... mis aligned hips... arthritis above the plates and fusions... etc. He stated that he thought we could get to pain free. I was skeptical but joined the program of physical therapy, back adjustments, along with a couple different traction approaches, which a lot of other chiro offices don't have. After 8 weeks I am truly amazed at how great I feel overall. Not 100% free of all pain... but everything is way more manageable, and we have a maintenance program going forward. The traction services were what really made the difference. Kyle knows how to use them... and if he isn't seeing results like he wants... he adjusts the program. It's not a one size program fits all.... Kyle adapts to each individual. He did get my back to move in the right direction with 8 weeks/ 3 times per week sessions. Drove an hour each way to get there... but more than worth it! Thanks again Dr. Kyle.... your services are excellent... and I loved the music and the free lawn care tutorials were also excellent :)
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I came to Advanced Spine Health Center after hearing consistently positive feedback from others who had experienced meaningful pain relief there. At the time, I was dealing with persistent shoulder pain and ongoing neck discomfort that had not fully resolved with prior treatments. Dr. Kyle performed a comprehensive evaluation and took the time to clearly explain the underlying issues contributing to both areas of pain. Appointment scheduling was straightforward, and I was able to be seen promptly, which I greatly appreciated. Based on the assessment, we initiated a structured treatment plan. For my shoulder, we incorporated red light therapy and electrical stimulation. Dr. Kyle outlined a realistic estimate for the number of visits required, and I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly he anticipated improvement. In fact, I did not need the full course of projected visits, and my shoulder has remained symptom-free. The treatment approach was entirely non-invasive yet highly effective. For my neck, I had previously relied on dry needling and trigger point injections over the past couple of years. Instead, Dr. Kyle implemented targeted exercises, chiropractic adjustments, and traction therapy. Since beginning this plan, my neck pain has significantly diminished, and I have not required any injections. The improvement has allowed me to travel and work without discomfort—something I had not been able to do consistently before. Dr. Kyle is exceptional to work with—knowledgeable, personable, and flexible. He sets clear goals and expectations, communicates openly, and delivers results. Most importantly, the treatment plan worked. I would highly recommend Advanced Spine Health Center to anyone seeking effective, patient-focused chiropractic care.
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My child has scoliosis and I was hesitant to use chiro, as it hasnt worked for her in the past. But Dr.Kyle to an indepth look at the issues and was able help aleviate the daily pain she was in. While also helping her day to day mobility. Thank you Dr Kyle!
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If your looking for a Chiropractor that cares and finds ways to help individuals with their unique back problems, Dr.Kyle at Advanced Spine can help, it's a welcoming atmosphere with helpful staff.
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Got in quickly for new patient exam! First appointment for chiro and decompression helped a lot after a few days. Definitely felt an improvement and now feel 100% after 4 months. The addition of steps/exercises I could still do definitely helped! I do wish there were earlier hours bc it was hard to do 2-3 visits a week with work being 9-5 and a busy evening. But price is very reasonable and the appt times flexible!
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After a little over a year of having some severe lower back pain due to a disc injury I started working with Dr.Kyle as I had done everything I could do on my own to heal my back. He did a very comprehensive consultation with me. Full x-rays of my back, neck, and mapping of my feet. With that we learned that my left leg is 1/2 inch shorter than my right which was leading to an increase in the pain in my back. We added a shim (wedge) to my left shoe which did help drastically. We started with trying adjustments but that was not working for me so we switched it up I started doing decompression therapy, which has relieved the pain by 99%. I had tried everything on my own that I could and while it may have helped Dr.Kyle has made a world of difference. I can get out of bed without being in severe pain and I have full mobility back. I would highly recommend him as he has services available outside of your standard chiropractic care. He’s got a service for pretty much anyone’s situation, and even if you don’t have health insurance, or he isn’t in network, services are very affordable. This coming from someone who pays out of pocket. 10/10 recommend.
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Dr Kyle has helped me a lot with my low back pain. The decompression has done wonders for me.
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Dr. Kyle is awesome! The guy really knows his stuff. I'm often skeptical about going to a new place, wondering if im going to get sucked into a 34-visit treatment plan. Dr. Kyle was super easy to work with and he's extremely flexible with scheduling and treatment. From the first visit, he's on your side, as the patient. He presents his findings, treatment options and breaks down how it's all paid for. I particularly appreciated his concern for what I'd be paying. He doesn't immediately jump to the most expensive treatment option, unless it's what is needed. I'd recommend him above any other chiropractor in the state!

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8431 Hickman Road
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 423-0708

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