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Dr. Michael D. Welch, DC

Chiropractor

<p>I addition to being a Doctor of Chirtopractic,Dr. Michael Welch has a post graduate Board Certification in Orthopedics. He has been helping people who live and work downtown for over 30 years. Dr. Welch will spend ample time with you (every visit) to get to know you, your lifestyle, and your concerns. Our goal is to assist you in better understanding your body and eliminating the causes of your problems. In addition to treating neck, upper back, and lowback pain Dr. Welch treats headaches, migraines, upper and lower extremities, sciatica, sports injuries, work injuries, motor vehicle injuries, he does nutitional counciling, and much more. Our goal is to improve each patients functionality and quality of life.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
Dr. Michael D. Welch, DC
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Accepting new patients

Is going to a chiropractor once a week enough?

Good Afternoon, That would depend on your condition/diagnosis, and how your body responds to the care. If your symptoms are not improving you may need more care. Thank You Enjoy READ MORE
Good Afternoon, That would depend on your condition/diagnosis, and how your body responds to the care. If your symptoms are not improving you may need more care. Thank You Enjoy A Great Day Stay Healthy *Naturally* With Chiropractic Care, Dr. Welch Michael D. Welch, D.C., D.A.B.C.O. Chiropractic Orthopedist Skywalk Chiropractic 300 Walnut St. Suite 205 Des Moines, Iowa (515) 246-8621 SKYKYRO@GMAIL.com

Can chiropractors help with insomnia?

There are many reasons for insomnia; without seeing a person it is impossible to determine the cause for insomnia and how much chiropractic would help.

Can a chiropractor help a bulging disc in lower back?

Hi, I have helped many low back discs in my 34 years of practice. Thank You Enjoy A Great Day Stay Healthy

Should I go to a chiropractor for legs pain?

Hi, Yes, this is the perfect place to determine what is causing your leg pain.

Is it too late to fix my posture?

There are a lot of factors that will determine if it is possible to improve your posture. ex: previous trauma(s), your willingness to actively participate in your care, current READ MORE
There are a lot of factors that will determine if it is possible to improve your posture. ex: previous trauma(s), your willingness to actively participate in your care, current lifestyle... Many of these facts would be answered with our initial exam, history .

Is heat or ice better for a pulled back muscle?

Good Afternoon, I always recommend ice for the first 48 to 72 hours after a new injury. Ideally, use the ice for 15 minutes/per hour, which will take down the swelling. If the READ MORE
Good Afternoon, I always recommend ice for the first 48 to 72 hours after a new injury. Ideally, use the ice for 15 minutes/per hour, which will take down the swelling. If the problem is long-standing then heat may be more helpful.