Cynthia VanSickler, DC, CCSP, Cert. MDT
Dr. Cindy is a sports chiropractor from Fort Dodge, IA. She is the proud owner of Function First Spine and Sport, PLLC, located in Humboldt, IA.
She has been a chiropractor since 2012 and a sports chiropractor since 2015. She is Certified in MDT.
09/01/2023
First Blog of the Year!!
Diastasis Recti.
A fresh perspective on an overlooked condition. Read on and share!
We look forward to questions and open conversation.
Have a great week!
Dr. Cindy
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24/10/2022
Check out Function First Spine and Sport, PLLC.. Daily through Oct. 30
10/05/2022
🚨New Blog 🚨
Ever wonder why your appointments feel more like a work out!?!
CLICK and learn more about the McKenzie Method. 🤓
SHARE with friends/family that you think need a different approach to their care. 🙌
Rock your week...Move your butt 😁
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03/05/2022
Graston. No, It is Not a Butter Knife. Graston is a form of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization. There are 6 stainless steel instruments that are used. The physician runs the tool over a treatment area and what can be felt by the practitioner is what is described as “grittiness” or “gristle”. The patient can also feel th...
26/04/2022
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I touch on the importance of movement right after injury.
Not just any movement, but movement guided and monitored. The plus is the experience and knowledge that being a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician can provide you.
Have a great week!
Dr. Cindy
19/04/2022
New week. New Blog. Click it. Like it. Share it.
This blog talks about how reducing cholesterol can lead to reduction in pain.
Our diet plays a significant role in improving our overall quality of life.
Have an awesome week!
Dr. Cindy
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12/04/2022
🚨 New Blog 🚨
Concussions are classified as mild traumatic brain injuries. Injuries of any kind should be approached in a comprehensive way. Contact us for a specialized approach that takes into account the treatment of both the soft tissues and the brain.
Please click on the link below and share with anyone you know that is still suffering from post-concussive symptoms or have any questions regarding symptoms
As always, we hope to help you, help yourself.
Dr. Cindy
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04/04/2022
The blog this week addresses the use of Ice Vs. Heat!
Remember to always consult your local, friendly Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician with any questions about your soft tissue injuries. 😁
Have a spectacular week!
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29/03/2022
Need help with post exercise recovery? Read this week's blog!
CLICK on the link below to learn about the post-exercise benefits of WATER, CHERRIES, and SPINACH.
Also, did you know that sports drinks have no more benefit than water for recovery from athletic events?!?
Drinking water when you are thirsty appears to be the best post activity advice for hydration!
Have an awesome week!
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25/02/2022
21/02/2022
The Nitty Gritty of Function First What is Function First Spine and Sport about: The mission statement of Function First Spine and Sport is as follows: Our mission is to educate and empower patients to be able to help heal their musculoskeletal disorders with the use of patient-specific chiropractic care and exercise therapy. Let’s...
29/10/2021
15/07/2021
Open and seeing patients every day except Wednesday and Sunday! Check out the page for more details. Scroll through the posts about information on the different insurance accepted.
Call today! (515)332-8154
Chiropractic Care At Function First Spine and Sport, we strive to educate and empower patients to be able to help heal their musculoskeletal disorders with the use of patient-specific chiropractic care and exercise therapy.
22/06/2021
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there!
This is a small glimpse of what you will see when you come see me at your first appointment at Function First Spine and Sport!
🚨Insurance Update🚨
BCBS has authorized me!!
Please spread the word😁
Phone number is (515) 332-8154. I will be in the office tomorrow finishing up some remodel projects. Give us a call!
⭐️ Fun quiz question: what stretch is that bunny doing?
11/06/2021
Here is a sneak peak at my partially done treatment room. I have missed our conversations. I have missed laughing with all of you and learning something new every day from someone. Mostly though, I have missed your backs...and necks...and shoulders😜 you get the point,I have missed you!
So here is my new clinic phone number :
(515) 332-8154
Currently I am going to start booking appointments starting next week on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, but I can only take CASH or MEDICARE for now. I am still waiting on insurance verification from everyone else.
I will keep you posted as soon as verification comes through. I also will have limited times to schedule as we are still remodeling. I still will not be working Wednesdays.
Please be patient with me as I return messages and voicemails. For now it is just me 😁
Have a great night and please share this post to get the word out!! I am so excited to get to see you all again!
Good morning!
Please feel free to share my page and have a wonderful weekend!
This weekend I participated in the 2021 ABCSP (American Board of Chiropractic Sports Physicians) Virtual Symposium. It was unique and quite a different experience to participate in 2 long days of Zoom classes, but I am rejuvenated and excited about the new things I learned and the new certifications I will be looking into. I enjoy learning not only because it excites me, but because I look forward to empowering and educating others to help heal themselves!
We are active participants in our health!
18/04/2021
Eating fiber feeds our good bacteria which in turn feed our gut lining with short chain fatty acids that protect against inflammation. This protection from inflammation, significantly reduces our chances of developing colon cancer, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
Fiber is the #1 deficient nutrient in the typical American diet.
3 servings of beans per day folks. Easy to reach by utilizing hummus as a dip or spread. Substituting ground beef for seasoned lentils or beans. If you are really gutsy (no pun intended) try tofu! 😁
You have the power to change your health!
Flashback Friday: Gut Dysbiosis – Starving Our Microbial Self | NutritionFacts.org Inadequate consumption of prebiotics—the fiber and resistant starch concentrated in unprocessed plant foods—can cause a disease-promoting imbalance in our gut microbiome.
06/04/2021
Exercise not only helps heal musculoskeletal issues, it has been proven to be more effective than medication with the treatment of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. Don’t let main stream medical take away your power. You can help heal yourself!! 💪🏼
Longer Life Within Walking Distance | NutritionFacts.org Researchers find exercise often works just as well as drugs for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, and the prevention of diabetes. Exercise is medicine.
Needed this inspiration today...
Exercise is the greatest corrector of spinal issues because of the load. If you load the body in all 3 planes, the body will autocorrect. You can adjust someone before loading them (with an exercise) or after loading them (with an exercise), but never instead of loading them.
People aren’t fragile and exercise is medicine.
-Craig Libenson, DC
Find a physician that pushes you to help yourself because passive care just takes away your power to heal yourself.
In this video, I review the Dead Bug abdominal exercise. It is a great exercise to do instead of your traditional sit ups, crunches, or Russian twists because it works on bracing the spine. Remember to keep the motion CONTROLLED!
In this video, I review the Bird Dog abdominal exercise. It is a great exercise to put into your routine to work on that brace! Remember to hold the position for 10-15 seconds and work in reps of 8-10 per side.
07/04/2020
Check out Jen’s work out for the day. Brace that core and you will notice improvement in all your movement patterns!
Part 1 of 3 part series for Neck/Upper Back Pain and Tightness.
This video reviews some points on proper standing and seated posture. Posture needs to be corrected first, otherwise you will continue re-irritating the involved tissues.
*As with all videos, they are not intended to diagnose or treat injuries/conditions. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. If pain is created, discontinue the exercise/stretch.
Part 3 of 3 for Neck/Upper Back Pain. Last, but far from least!
This reviews Upper thoracic (Upper Back) mobility drills. Often times this allows better neck motion and reduces pain into the shoulders.
* As always these videos are not intended to diagnose or treat any injuries/conditions. Discontinue if pain starts or increases.
Part 2 of 3 part series for Neck/Upper Back Pain/Tightness.
Reviews cause of neck/upper back pain and a couple exercises for upper neck and lower neck mobility to reduce derangement of tissues due to repetitive postural strain.
*As always these videos are not intended to diagnose or treat injuries/conditions. Please consult myself or your active care practitioner with any questions. Discontinue if any pain occurs.
I just want to say a huge “thank you” to all the positive comments and feedback I have been getting since posting a couple videos. I am so excited to be finally pushing myself to put more information out there.
That being said...HIT ME WITH SOME CONDITIONS AND QUESTIONS YOU HAVE!
I have always pushed myself to practice more in an active care model, so a lot of my treatments involve exercises or “stretches” that are done at home. Even though most of us are confined to home either due to maternity leave (me 😁) or Covid-19, it does not mean you can’t continue working on yourself, whether you are in pain or not.
Just email or private message me and then look for a video in a day or two depending on the demands of my new boss lady...Miss Eliana. 😜
Have a wonderful day!
This video reviews an awesome dynamic way to improve tightness in your hamstrings! Remember to use that “abdominal brace reviewed in the prior video.
Work this exercise for 3 sets of 8-10 per side. It is about quality and controlled motion over quantity. As always, if you have any questions reach out to me over this webpage or via the email posted!
Here is a video reviewing some points about proper “abdominal bracing”. It is the foundation of all our movements and if you want to improve anything from strength to endurance, start with your core!
Feel free to comment or message me with any questions!
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