Precision Chiropractic West - West Des Moines

08/10/2026

05/19/2026

There is one diagnostic test that reveals the kind of injury static MRIs and CT scans routinely miss — and there is exactly one place in Iowa where you can get it.
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Digital Motion X-Ray (DMX) is a video X-ray that records the spine as it actually moves. It identifies ligamentous instability, aberrant motion patterns, missed fractures, and compromised capsular ligaments that do not show up on standard imaging. It follows the AMA Guides for impairment, which makes the findings measurable and defensible — whether the case is clinical or medical-legal.

Precision Chiropractic West operates the only DMX imaging center in Iowa. Patients, attorneys, and referring providers come here from across the state and from surrounding states because there is no other option in the region.

If your chronic pain has gone unexplained, or if a case needs objective documentation of soft tissue injury, this is often the piece of the picture that has been missing.

Learn more about DMX → https://precisionchirowest.com/digital-motion-xray-iowa-dmx-imaging/?utm_source=20260519-FB-GMB

05/12/2026

Not every chiropractor is right for every case.

For a simple, acute back tweak, almost any office will do the job. For a chronic condition, a traumatic history, or unexplained neurological symptoms, the choice matters more than most patients realize.

Here are the five questions to ask before you pick a chiropractor in West Des Moines:
1. What is the diagnostic process on the first visit?
2. What credentials does the doctor hold beyond the DC?
3. Does the practice have advanced imaging capability?
4. What does the adjustment itself look like?
5. How does the practice talk about risk?

The full guide is on our site. If you have been through providers before without getting answers, this one is for you.

Read the full guide → https://precisionchirowest.com/how-to-choose-chiropractor-west-des-moines/?utm_source=20260512-social

05/07/2026

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Dr. Laurel Griffin had her first migraine at age 10. By her late teens they were constant — including one three-month migraine that never broke.

She tried everything. Nothing worked. Until someone finally looked at her upper cervical spine.
She has not had a migraine since 2002.

For many chronic migraine patients in the Des Moines area, the trigger is not in the brain — it is in the neck. The atlas vertebra sits directly beneath the skull and surrounds some of the most critical neurovascular structures in the body. When it is misaligned, the result can look neurologically identical to a classic migraine. And preventive medications will not fix a mechanical problem.

Read what a cervicogenic migraine is and how we diagnose it → https://precisionchirowest.com/migraine-headaches-in-des-moines/?utm_source=20260507-social

05/05/2026

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The adjustment felt good. For a few days.
Then the pain came back. So you went back for another one. And another. And you started to wonder whether chiropractic is just not going to work for you.

Here is what most patients with chronic back pain are never told: the lower back is often not the problem. It is carrying the problem. When the atlas — the vertebra at the top of the neck — is misaligned, the entire spine compensates downward. Adjusting the lower back treats the symptom. The compensation pattern stays, and the pain returns.

Dr. Laurel Griffin has been Board Certified in the Atlas Orthogonal technique since 2006. Her West Des Moines practice handles the chronic cases other approaches have not resolved.

Read why chronic back pain keeps returning — and what to do about it → https://precisionchirowest.com/why-chronic-back-pain-keeps-coming-back/?utm_source=20260507-social

05/04/2026

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Jackie's journey to recovery after her car accident wasn't easy, but thanks to the decisive role of the DMX test, she finally proved her case of cranial cervical instability.

Her story underlines the importance of precise diagnostics and collaborative care. Let's continue advocating for informed healthcare!

Learn more: https://precisionchirowest.com/jackie-fight-for-answers-rollover-accident-cci/?utm_source=20260504-social

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Dr. Laurel Griffin
West Des Moines Chiropractor
Atlas Orthogonal Technique
2501 Westown Pkwy. Suite

05/01/2026

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Your MRI came back "normal." Your X-rays showed nothing. But you still cannot turn your head without pain every single day.

You are not imagining it. Static imaging can only see the spine at rest — and many of the injuries that cause chronic neck pain only show up when the spine is actually moving.

Precision Chiropractic West is home to the only Digital Motion X-Ray imaging center in Iowa. If your neck pain has gone unexplained after standard imaging, this is often the diagnostic step that changes the conversation.

Read how we approach unresolved neck pain in West Des Moines → https://precisionchirowest.com/neck-pain-that-wont-go-away-in-west-des-moines/?utm_source=20260501-Social

04/23/2026

Terrified of having your neck manipulated after a severe injury, whiplash, or dealing with strange neurological symptoms? You have every right to be cautious. 🛑

When dealing with fragile ligaments and the spine, safety and objective data must come first. In my latest article, I share why our clinic operates on a strict "no guesswork" philosophy using advanced DMX imaging and the incredibly gentle Atlas Orthogonal instrument.

A BCAO certified doctor and founder of this clinic since 2007, I don't just practice risk management—I teach it to other doctors.

👉 Click through to learn what truly safe, data-driven care looks like.
Link: https://precisionchirowest.com/not-all-chiropractic-care-is-the-same-risk-management-complex-cases/?utm_source=social20260423

04/15/2026

Every day, many patients drive several hours to see us. With severe weather season kicking into high gear, please be weather aware and err on the side of caution when planning your trip to see us. We have had some patients take some very scary weather risks in the past. We understand that you value our care, and we are grateful for that! But we value your safety as well. On bad weather days, we will never charge for late cancellations and we will do everything we can to get you rescheduled as soon as possible. Don’t risk driving into a tornado or derecho to get adjusted.
Stay safe everyone! 🙏🏻

04/14/2026

Still struggling with severe sciatica after treating your lower back for years? It might be time to look... up. ⬆️

Your spine is a single, connected chain. If your head and upper neck are misaligned, your entire body has to compensate, which twists your framework and often pinches the sciatic nerve in your lower back. Our newest article explains why a top-down approach is often the missing link for lasting sciatica and lower back pain relief.

Leveraging extensive training in advanced biomechanics and over 19 years of clinical experience, we aim to correct these full-spine compensations without any guesswork.

🔗 Tap the link to read why your lower back pain might actually be a neck problem!
Link: https://precisionchirowest.com/severe-sciatica-advanced-biomechanics-lasting-relief/?utm_source=20260414Social