Spring yard work in Nevada and nearby communities like Ames, Maxwell, and Colo can quickly lead to back pain. Learn how to rake, mulch, lift, and garden more safely, and when to schedule an evaluation with Dr. Mark at Frideres Chiropractic.

If you are a desk worker here in Story County, Iowa, you might feel it by mid-afternoon: a tight neck, heavy shoulders, and an achy low back. Phones, laptops, and long meetings can slowly pull your posture forward and cause discomfort. At Frideres Chiropractic Clinic in Nevada, Iowa, we look for what is causing the strain, and not only where it hurts. We also believe education is a big part of keeping you healthy and pain free.

Cold weather can worsen arthritis by increasing joint stiffness and pain. Frideres Chiropractic explains how lower temperatures thicken joint fluid, slow circulation, and trigger winter flare-ups—especially in weight-bearing or previously injured joints.

As winter settles into Story County, many of us grab our shovels and head outside to clear driveways and sidewalks. It’s part of living in central Iowa, but it’s also one of the most common reasons we see patients come in with sudden back pain, shoulder strains, muscle tightness, and slip-and-fall injuries.