chronic pain relief

Failed Back Surgery Syndrome

By Alexis Draeger / May 7, 2024

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.   Unsuccessful surgeries are not uncommon, so much so, that the medical world…

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All About Midwest Pain Solutions

By Alexis Draeger / February 22, 2024

At Midwest Pain Solutions, we often get asked “who” we can help. Our therapies help aid those who experience chronic pain, including but not limited to:   Musculoskeletal pain Osteoarthritis (head to toe) Back and neck pain Disc degeneration / herniations Sciatica / stenosis Shoulders pain, rotator cuff, frozen shoulder ACL, MCL, TCL, meniscus tears Shoulder,…

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Local 5 Live Features Dr. Jackson

By Alexis Draeger / January 29, 2024

Local 5 Live segment: https://www.wearegreenbay.com/local5live/relief-for-chronic-joint-pain-with-midwest-pain-solutions/     It’s winter time in Wisconsin – take action at Midwest Pain Solutions!   Dr. Jackson joined Local 5 Live on 1/29/24 to discuss therapies available at Midwest Pain Solutions. Over 50 million people in the United States are affected by chronic pain everyday. And winter time may be…

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Importance of Sleep with Chronic Pain

By Alexis Draeger / September 20, 2023

According to a peer-reviewed study on The Importance of Sleep for People With Chronic Pain: there are “between 67% and 88% of individuals with chronic pain who experience sleep disruption and insomnia, and at least 50% of people with insomnia report chronic pain.”    The link between sleep and chronic pain is unquestionable when you…

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Healthy Habits to Avoid Chronic Pain

By Alexis Draeger / September 13, 2023

There are many unavoidable and unpreventable factors that can contribute to someone’s pain such as aging, accidents, and degenerative conditions from wear and tear. This, however, does not mean that you can’t minimize or control the pain you are experiencing with a few simple fixes.    Eating right > numerous chronic health problems are caused…

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Emotional Causes of Pain

By Alexis Draeger / September 7, 2023

According to the Washington University School of Medicine, “Negative emotional states and physical pain are intimately connected. Numerous people who suffer from chronic, persistent pain also deal with negative emotions and loss of motivation.” Psychogenic pain is used to describe this relationship between emotions and pain. Psychogenic pain is defined as a pain that doesn’t…

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Dr. Jackson Discusses Chronic Pain on Local 5 Live

By Alexis Draeger / April 28, 2023

Watch the Local 5 Live segment: https://www.wearegreenbay.com/local5live/solutions-for-chronic-pain-in-green-bay-and-appleton/    On Tuesday, April 25th, Dr. Jackson Draeger, D.C. joined Local 5 Live to discuss chronic pain and its effects. Here is what WFRV had to say when interviewing with Dr. Jackson:   “If you are in search of a solution to chronic pain, there might be a…

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alternatives to back surgery

Spinal Stenosis

By Alexis Draeger / April 21, 2023

What Is Spinal Stenosis?  Spinal stenosis is the narrowing of spaces within the spine. When there isn’t enough space within the spine, the ability for the nerves to branch out from the spinal cord reduces. Additionally, the area is too small and tight for the spinal cord and nerves that they can become irritated, compressed,…

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