Posts by Alexis Draeger
Alternatives to Joint Replacement
A joint is any place where one bone meets another in your body. Joints are the spaces with the connective tissue that allow you to bend your limbs, turn your head or clench your fists. When your joints don’t move or can’t function as they should, you’ll find your body’s overall functionality is quickly compromised.…
Read MoreStay Warm In The Cold Months With Winter Activities
The harsh temperatures, excessive snow, and early darkness of our Wisconsin winters can make it difficult to stay active. Unfortunately, these months last longer than most want it to (especially me), but we have to keep our bodies moving regardless of the weather. Below are some activities to keep your body moving during the winter…
Read More25 Conditions of Chronic Pain
25 Days of Christmas looks a little different at Midwest Pain Solutions. Instead, we are listing 25 Conditions of Chronic Pain that we treat. Chronic pain is any pain that lasts more than several weeks, months, and even years. Oftentimes chronic pain can have a negative effect on your overall health and quality of…
Read MoreAll About Neuropathy
What is Neuropathy? Neuropathy is a condition that involves damage to the nervous system – the communication network that sends signals between the brain and spinal cord and all other body parts. Nerve signaling in neuropathy is disrupted in three ways: loss of signals normally sent inappropriate signaling when there shouldn’t be any…
Read MoreScar Tissue: Stop the Increase & Find Treatment
What is Scar Tissue? Scar tissue is formed when normal tissue is destroyed. There are several ways in which patients develop scar tissue: major accidents, surgeries, and joint replacement therapies. The common cause is damage done to the body that required repair and rehab. And while scar tissue is your body’s way of healing a…
Read MoreProper Posture: Tips from Dr. Jackson
Dr. Jackson discusses tips and tricks to sit and stand with better posture. We all catch ourselves with poor posture from time to time, which can cause many complications and health risks throughout the years. In Video 1, Dr. Jackson mentions the importance of posture while sitting in a chair. For the best posture,…
Read MoreHow Do I Know I Have Sciatica?
Sciatica is pain that travels down the sciatic nerve [image shown below]. The sciatic nerve runs from your lower back, through your hips, buttocks, and legs. Sciatica most often occurs when a herniated disk applies pressure or pinching on part of the sciatic nerve, further resulting in inflammation, pain, and numbness in the affected leg.…
Read MoreDr. Jackson Discusses MPS Therapies on Local 5 Live
Dr. Jackson Draeger joined Local 5 Live with a closer look at the services provided at Midwest Pain Solutions to help combat chronic pain. The main 5 treatments include: High-Intensity Laser Therapy Chiropractic Adjustments Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Spinal Decompression Hydromassage Therapy Explained by Dr. Jackson, our high-intensity laser therapy is different from lasers…
Read MoreThe Pros and Cons of Hip/Knee Replacements
Hip and knee replacements involve installing materials to allow movement of the joints with few limitations or pain. Artificial hips and knees are often made of metal, plastic, and ceramic. Hip and knee pain is a common ailment in the Green Bay area, most often prompted by injury, age, arthritis, or the buildup of…
Read MoreDr. Jackson’s Interview: Treating Our Local Professional Athletes
How It All Started Dr. Curt (Dr. Jackson’s father) started treating Simeon Rice in the early 2000s, further resulting in treating more professional football players in Green Bay. Dr. Jackson was then introduced into treating the players that came into the clinic at that time. When Dr. Jackson purchased Midwest Pain Solutions (recently known as…
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