Should I use my insurance for chiropractic care?

Though your health insurance may have benefits for chiropractic care, patients are frequently hesitant to use these benefits due to the limitations that health insurance plans put on your care. It has always been perplexing to understand how insurance companies determine the number of visits they will allow for chiropractic care. Perhaps it’s a general…

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Extraspinal and Extremity Adjustments

Spinal adjustments are only a part of chiropractic adjustments. Extraspinal adjustments (or extremity adjustments) are chiropractic adjustments that are outside of the spinal column and include head, temporomandibular joint region, lower extremities, upper extremities, rib cage and abdomen.  Not all chiropractors are able to adjust these areas of the body. It takes special expertise, training…

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Is Rossiter Therapy more effective than Massage Therapy? 

When it comes to pain, there are many therapies that are highly effective.  However, practitioners are recognizing that pain and inflammation can be effectively relieved by utilizing a more specialized approach to deep tissue problems called Rossiter.  Rossiter Therapy treatments are a unique style of massage and physical therapy that utilizes a series of active…

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The 5 Highest-Rated Chiropractors in Idaho for 2023

This post was originally featured on Top Rated Local by Beth Berndt Chiropractic care is an increasingly popular and natural form of health care that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders. It is often thought of as a holistic approach on the whole body, with the goal of correcting misalignments and…

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“What is Decompression?” Our Doctor’s Perspective

Spinal decompression is creating quite a buzz these days for those suffering with a multitude of spine related symptoms such as sciatic pain, disc herniations and stenosis, a narrowing of the space between two vertebrae where the nerve exits the spinal column.  We encounter many questions regarding Spinal Decompression Table Therapy. Let’s address a few…

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Choosing the Right Chiropractor Can Be Difficult

If you suffer from back pain, neck pain, sciatica, hip pain or just all over stiffness, aches and pains, choosing the right chiropractor in Boise, Idaho can be difficult and a bit overwhelming. With chiropractic care being the 2nd largest primary healthcare provider in the western world, it’s important for patients to know how to…

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Expectations from a Chiropractor in Boise ID

More and more people are taking a greater interest in their health and are seeking a more holistic approach. With that being said, a Chiropractor in Boise ID is one that many people are turning to for various reasons. Below is a closer look at why this is the case, as well as various results…

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3 Ways to Best Utilize Your Health Insurance Benefits

It’s that time of year when you’ll want to USE IT or LOSE IT! Your FSA Funds, Chiropractic Allowed Visits and Met Deductible Benefits that is! What can you do? The Wellness Center of Boise Chiropractic knows that your insurance is an important health benefit for you. It is recommended that you have a plan…

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Chiropractic foot care

BOGO 1/2 Affordable Custom Foot Orthotics from Foot Levelers

All of us at The Wellness Center of Boise feel energized with our Custom Foot Orthotics from Foot Levelers. You’ll also feel “energized” when you can finally say goodbye to foot pain! Check out our BOGO 1/2 CUSTOM FOOT ORTHOTICS FOOT LEVELERS PROMO! If you’ve looked into foot orthotics and just can’t justify the price,…

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What is the best pillow for neck pain or shoulder pain?

What is the best everyday pillow for your neck and shoulder pain? Whether it’s pain resulting from years of unfavorable sleep positions or from a recent injury, your body recognizes this as trauma. It’s time to treat yourself to rehab. Our Doctor recommends Pillo-Pedic 4 in 1 Cervical Support pillow for everyday improved sleep and…

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Chiropractic elbow care

The benefits of Chiropractic care during the COVID-19 pandemic

Despite the looming coronavirus threat, a walk around Boise Idaho reveals that there are plenty of signs of wellness. It’s only March, and already the City of Trees is bursting with life. Wellness is all around us and happens to be our specialty at The Wellness Center of Boise. We promote health through gentle, wellness-inducing…

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Upper cervical reallignment

Treatment For Migraines

Do you have chronic migraines? A patient came in today indicating that she suffers from terrible migraines. Her medical provider was able to provide some relief with medications, however, the migraines have come back. Often, medication can mask the symptoms, but getting to the root of the issue is the only way to truly fix…

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Spinal realignment therapy

Why You Need a Primary Spine Care Provider

Many of us have a Primary Medical Provider, Physician or Doctor who can consult with us on our general health needs and help with referrals to other specialists; however, to be truly healthy, it is important to have a Primary Spine Care Provider as part of your healthcare team. Primary spine care means that a…

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Knee realignment therapy

Key Facts and Figures about the Chiropractic Profession

It’s interesting to see a snapshot of facts and figures about chiropractic care.  As Western Medicine is realizing the side effects of treating the symptoms with medication, patients are turning to chiropractic care to get to the root of their ailments without the use of drugs, and helping them avoid a surgical remedy.  There are…

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Do You Have Text-Neck? Horns?

Are you developing “text neck”? An recent article in the Washington Post says we might be! The Wellness Center of Boise finds this noteworthy and wanted to share this with our patients and followers.Below is the article and a link to further understand this phenomenon. Dr. Collin Struble DC CME specializes in the Blair Upper…

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Signs a Person Should See a Chiropractor

There are quite a few people who are going to wait to seek the care of a Chiropractor in Boise ID or Meridian ID until something horrible has happened and they can no longer bare the pain and symptoms they feel. The majority of people only think about scheduling an appointment with a chiropractor if…

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Therapeutic Massage for Relief and Relaxation

When it comes to health, more and more people are taking a holistic approach to relieving themselves of ailments or illnesses that may be affecting them. This is a wonderful idea because the body can repair itself without the use of prescription medication. Visiting a chiropractor for Massage Therapy in Boise ID is one example…

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Expectations From a Chiropractor in Boise, Idaho

More people are taking a greater interest in their health and are seeking a more holistic approach. With that being said, a Chiropractor is one that many people are turning to for various reasons. Below is a closer look at why this is the case, as well as various results that can be expected from…

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Deciding on the Right Chiropractor

With chiropractic care as the second largest primary healthcare provider in world, it’s helpful for patients to have some help in deciding the best chiropractor for them.    Chiropractors seem to be everywhere and offering deal after deal.  Patients are recognizing the necessity for chiropractic care, but deciding which chiropractor to see is often what…

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Migraines, Headaches, Dizziness Effectively Treated by Blair Upper Cervical Chiropractic Adjustments

The wise Hippocrates once said, “When in sickness, look to the spine first.”  Even that long ago, they recognized chiropractic care and spinal adjustments to be the preferred treatment for sickness in the body.  Today, with technology, advancements in techniques and further understanding of how the body works, chiropractic care should be your go to,…

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Chiropractic Care is the Best Gift of Health

It can be difficult to find the perfect gift for your loved ones for birthdays and holidays, so The Wellness Center of Boise offers a great gift idea called the Gift of Health. Imagine the gift that helps them relax, takes away their migraine, neck pain or back pain. They may not realize that a…

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Foot pain

Eliminate Foot Pain With Chiropractic Adjustments

Did you know that Dr. Collin can get to the root of your foot pain with chiropractic adjustments! There are 26 bones and 33 joints in the feet and ankles alone! That’s over 1/4 of the bones in our entire body. These amazing bony structures support the weight of our body through most every activity…

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Three things you should know about chiropractors

It’s always great to read helpful articles online and even better that we can share them with our patients. Here is one that you might find interesting! September 4, 2015 / Chronic Pain from Cleveland Clinic, a non-profit academic medical center. 3 Things You Should Know About Chiropractors Help for your aches, pains, creaks and…

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Why do Kids Need Chiropractic Care?

Just like a Bonsai tree, if children start off crooked, they will grow crooked. Scoliosis and many other health issues that you wouldn’t even relate to their spine, can be prevented early on with gentle chiropractic “adjustments”. Did you know that children have already experienced great trauma to the spine from the beginning of life?…

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Do You Get Migraines, Tinnitus, or Brain Fog?

Do you get migraine headaches, ringing in your ears, brain fog? Do you know that only specific adjustments can truly get to the root of those issues. Dr. Collin Struble DC specializes in the Blair Upper Cervical Technique to precisely reach the C1, or top vertebrae. Nerve flow travelling to and from your brain relies…

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Are You Using the Proper Pillow?

At least 1/3 of our life is spent sleeping, so The Wellness Center of Boise feels that it is important to sleep on a pillow that supports and maintains the natural curve of your neck. There are lots of pillows to choose from, however, we highly recommend the “Proper Pillow”, which is designed specifically to…

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Adjustments Make You Look and Feel Good!

Our building just got an ADJUSTMENT!! Check out our pics… Entry, Before, After, and New Parking Lot! We look and feel so much better! Imagine what you’d look and feel like if you came in for an adjustment too! If you’re not feeling good, there is a reason. Your body is trying to tell you…

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Get to the Root of Pain in Your Extremities

Here at The Wellness Center of Boise, Dr. Collin utilizes his many chiropractic skills! Not all chiropractors know how to adjust extremities, but one of Dr. Collin’s specialties is just that! Patients have realized unbelievable benefits from his unique ability to get to the root of pain in wrists, ankles, feet, hands, shoulders, every area…

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What is the Blair Upper Cervical Technique?

When someone tells you that they are a chiropractor, what do you think? What probably comes to mind is “a bone cracker”. Well, just as there are many types of surgeons, each with their own specialty, there are also many types of chiropractors, each with their own specialty and techniques. You might think that chiropractors…

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Person sitting at desk with bad posture

Do You Find Yourself Sitting Like This?

Do you find yourself sitting like this? At The Wellness Center of Boise, Dr. Collin Struble, Chiropractor and CME, can provide a Health Risk Assessment! He can make recommendations for spine-healthy habits at work and at home. When the spine and neck are bent for long periods of time, this can affect your health in…

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Foot Pain

“Silent” or “Noisy” Problems in Your Feet?

Chiropractors aren’t just interested in the spine – they’re trained to view the body as a whole structure – with every joint, muscle, tendon, and bone working in unison to keep your body on the move. The feet are the foundation of your body, so ensuring they stay healthy and problem-free benefits your entire body.…

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What to do After Your Chiropractic Adjustment; Rest, Water, and Ice

After your chiropractic adjustment, what are the three important recommendations that Dr. Collin Struble DC CME has for you? Many of his patients know the answer readily! REST, WATER, and ICE! Resting 10-15 minutes allows the adjustment to settle. Dr. Collin often has his patients lay down on the resting table immediately after their adjustment.…

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Your Feet Are YOUR Foundation

Custom Orthotic Flip Flops Just as everyone has a unique personality, everyone has a unique body structure and foot shape. Do you have foot pain, neck or back pain, hip pain, SI joint dysfunction, leg length discrepancy? This is your body telling you something is wrong. Even if your feet don’t hurt, they can have…

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Chiropractic Consultation for a Better Golf Swing ?

Do you want to improve your golf swing? How about your back pain when you play golf? Chiropractic care should be your GO-TO! I found his article that I wanted to share with our GOLFING viewers as it answers to important issues like…SWING MYTHS, SPINAL PAIN, IMPROVING YOUR SWING. Hope you find it helpful! Dr.…

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Babies Need Chiropractic Care Too!

Why do babies need chiropractic? Did you know that children have already experienced great trauma to the spine during childbirth. The birthing process applies trauma to the neck and head of the baby, pushing the spine out of alignment. The good news is that with a little preventative care, we can eliminate many issues that…

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Do You Need a DOT Physical or Medical Exam?

Do You Need A Department Of Transportation Medical Exam? What is a DOT exam? DOT stands for Department of Transportation. The Department of Transportation requires a medical examination to make sure you qualify to drive a commercial vehicle in the state of Idaho. Once you pass, you will receive a copy of the exam and…

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104 Year Old Man…

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS on the TODAY show reports that by the year 2050, over 800,000 Americans will live to the age of 100 and many to 150! The chances are HUGE that you will live this long. With the types of cures and healthcare that we have in place today, we are healthier, but…

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lower back pain

What’s Normal for Your Spine?

Your spine has been misaligned for so long that it actually considers THAT to be NORMAL. We are going to have to retrain your spine. Dr. Collin will start by performing a thorough exam, take special X-rays, and formulate a plan of care which will be individually designed for you to include a series of…

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Do You Believe in Chiropractic Care?

Many people say that they are huge “believers” in Chiropractic. Others say “Oh I don’t believe in Chiropractic care.” For those of us who provide Chiropractic care, it’s important that you not categorize your care as something you believe in or don’t believe in. Why? Because Chiropractic health is not a value or a religion.…

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Is a Chiropractor a Bone Doctor or a Nerve Doctor?

BOTH actually! You might think that Chiropractors are “Bone” doctors, but in fact they are actually more like “Nerve” doctors. The body naturally heals itself through a system called the Central Nervous System. The body knows what it needs to be healthy. When there is no nerve interference, the body can better diagnose and heal…

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It Takes Time to Heal

It takes time. When an orthodontist puts braces on your teeth, is it ever for one week? Why not? It takes time. Even if they could move your teeth that quickly, if they removed the braces after such a short time, your teeth would go right back where they were. They are not in a…

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I Feel Great! So What’s the Problem?

YOU are right! Through a series of CHIROPRACTIC ADJUSTMENTS we have brought you into a more stabilized condition of WELLNESS – and you feel great! The problem is…You haven’t eliminated the cause. It isn’t like you quit your job and secluded yourself into a home and bed to never move again. You still do the…

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