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Bone spurs are excess bone placed at an area of great wear and tear or an area where tendons are constantly pulling on their attachment/insertion points. They are most commonly formed where two bones meet, known as joints. Bone spurs may cause pain and stiffness if they rub against other bones or press on nerves. …
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Surgery may seem like the only solution to find relief from a debilitating condition, but any invasive operation presents a host of potential complications. Beyond that, it can take months for a patient to recover, and the procedure may end up unsuccessful. A review conducted in 2016 found nearly 75% of back surgeries did not…
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A compression fracture refers to a wedging or full compression of part of the vertebrae, or spinal column, in the body. Are compression fractures something you should worry about? “An estimated 1.5 million vertebral compression fractures happen every year in the U.S. They are common in elderly populations, and 25% of postmenopausal women are…
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By changing your eating habits, you may help relieve the pain and inflammation you are experiencing. Consuming proper foods and drinks plays an important role in finding relief. Chronic inflammation in the body indicates there is a problem. You may develop chronic inflammation from consuming the wrong foods and drinks. A healthy diet…
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We often find scar tissue is a major contributor to the chronic conditions we treat at Midwest Pain Solutions. There are several ways in which patients develop chronic scar tissue: major accidents, major surgeries, and joint replacement therapies. The common cause of them all was damage done to the body that required repair and rehab.…
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Continuing Education is a series of days in which I travel (to Milwaukee, most recently) to learn more about chiropractic topics. The benefit to this gain of knowledge is threefold: I improve my patient care, exercise my brain, and maintain my license as a Doctor of Chiropractic. As chiropractors, we need to earn 40 credits…
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Dr. Jackson visited Local 5 Live on WFRV-TV to talk about various treatment options for chronic joint pain, discussing in detail about the cartilage, joints and synovial fluid in the body. He explained why overuse of your body/joints and/or injury to the body often cause chronic pain throughout different areas of the body.…
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Chronic pain is known to affect a good night’s rest. It may be difficult for you to fall asleep at night, cause you to awaken in the middle of the night or very early in the morning, and/or leave you not feeling refreshed after your night’s rest. If you experience any of these…
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In every consultation, I am asked questions about high intensity laser therapy, such as how it works as a treatment and the science that makes high intensity lasers possible. LASER is an acronym that stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emissions of Radiation. LASER is a concentrated narrow beam of light. Light can be described…
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It is tremendously important to stay active — especially during the cold winter months where it may be more difficult to get out and find motivation. Do not let our Wisconsin winters take over your physical activity. Increase strength, flexibility, and combat fatigue by participating in the following activities: At home: Walk around the…
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