Posts by Alexis Draeger
The Midwest Difference
A different approach to pain relief in the Midwest. Drug-free, non-invasive, long-lasting. Don’t let physical pain narrow your path through life. Midwest Pain Solutions uses the industry’s leading equipment as well as generations of experience to provide lasting relief. We serve the Green Bay and Appleton area and would be privileged to welcome you…
Read MoreChronic Pain: Seeking A Second Opinion
What is Chronic Pain? Chronic pain is pain that lasts weeks, months, or even several years and can happen in any part of the body. This type of pain can be debilitating and a fierce cycle. Lack of sleep, stress, reduced mobility, restricted daily activities, and reduced quality of life are just a few of…
Read MoreShockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy – also known as extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) and acoustic wave therapy (AWT) among other names – uses acoustic waves to transmit high peak pressure waves to promote and accelerate healing for subacute and chronic conditions. An effective, drug-free, non-invasive treatment. Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses acoustic shockwaves to deeply stimulate tissue, tendons, and bones. Also…
Read MoreAll About HILT
HILT stands for High-Intensity Laser Therapy, which is our working horse here at Midwest Pain Solutions and was pioneered by our very own Dr. Curt Draeger. Our high-intensity lasers are FDA-Cleared, non-invasive, and drug-free. Understanding Laser Therapy Some patients find it easier to understand laser therapy by comparing it to photosynthesis. During this process,…
Read MoreChiropractic Care
What is Chiropractic Care? Focused on the spine, chiropractic care uses an inside-out approach to relieve pain and promote proper physical function. Chiropractic adjustments involve the doctor carefully manipulating the spine and other joints to achieve optimal alignment, or in medical terms “realignment of joint subluxations.” Proper alignment of the spine is vital for optimal…
Read MorePain Awareness Month: Local 5 Live
Dr. Jackson joined Local 5 Live on Monday, September 9th to discuss Pain Awareness Month and how Midwest Pain Solutions specializes in chronic pain relief. September is Pain Awareness Month which allows us to reflect on those who suffer from chronic pain. We are surrounded by family, friends, and parents who suffer from chronic pain.…
Read MoreBackground of Dr. Jackson
Dr. Jackson Draeger grew up surrounded by the chiropractic field. His parents, Dr. Curt and Dr. Reva Draeger, are both Doctors of Chiropractic. They met in chiropractic school in 1983 and had a successful practice in Wausau, WI for many years. Dr. Reva retired when she had her third child (Dr. Jackson). Dr.…
Read MoreLocal 5 Live: Overcome Your Pain with Midwest Pain Solutions
Dr. Jackson Draeger joined Local 5 Live Monday morning to discuss his trip to the Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon and to Germany and Paris for the 2024 Olympics. Dr. Jackson, along with his father, Dr. Curt, and brother, Dr. Grant, travelled to treat decathletes and heptathletes. Watch news segment: www.wearegreenbay.com/local5live/overcome-your-pain-with-midwest-pain-solutions/ (WFRV)- From…
Read MoreDr. Jackson Treats Athletes in Germany and Paris for Olympics 2024
Olympic Trials Dr. Jackson Draeger, along with his father and brother, Dr. Curt Draeger and Dr. Grant Draeger, traveled to Eugene, Oregon in June to treat decathletes and heptathletes for the Olympic Trials in hopes for their debut in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Harrison Williams placed second and Heath Baldwin placed first in the trials…
Read MoreThe Biomechanics of High-Intensity Laser Therapy and Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
Biomechanics of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy: The original shockwave technology was used to disintegrate kidney stones, but with the progression of this technology over time, it has been used for more musculoskeletal therapeutic purposes. The newer technology uses an acoustic mechanical wave, or soundwave, that creates a biological response at the cellular and molecular level of…
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