Chronic Pain

Chronic Pain: Seeking A Second Opinion

By Alexis Draeger / April 2, 2025

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…

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Shockwave Therapy

By Alexis Draeger / March 4, 2025

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…

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All About HILT

By Alexis Draeger / February 3, 2025

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,…

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Chiropractic Care

By Alexis Draeger / October 22, 2024

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…

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The Biomechanics of High-Intensity Laser Therapy and Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy

By Alexis Draeger / July 10, 2024

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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Dr. Jackson Invited to Olympic Trials to Support Team USA Athletes

By Alexis Draeger / June 20, 2024

News segment:  https://www.wbay.com/2024/06/19/local-chiropractor-invited-olympic-trials-support-team-usa-athletes/  _ By WBAY news staff Published: Jun. 19, 2024 at 6:18 PM CDT GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) – A local chiropractor is lending a hand, and a laser, to help treat athletes competing in the Olympic trials.   Dr. Jackson Draeger, who owns Midwest Pain Solutions, is leaving for Eugene, Oregon, and begins…

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Patient Success Story: Changed Life After 30 Years of Pain

By Alexis Draeger / June 18, 2024

Lindy has suffered with bone spurs in her neck for over 30 years. This resulted from a car accident and causes ongoing, miserable pain everyday. After trying physical therapy, Lindy couldn’t find relief and did not want to continue with surgery or medications. She was exhausted of taking pills before her morning coffee everyday to…

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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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Seeking Care for Knee Pain

By Alexis Draeger / March 27, 2024

Chronic knee pain – no matter how it occurred – can be completely debilitating. It can greatly impact your quality of life and even your ability to have a job. Knee pain is a common ailment in the Green Bay and Appleton area, most often prompted by injury, age, arthritis, or the buildup of scar…

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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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