Chronic Pain
Understanding Chronic Pain Chronic pain is typically defined as pain that lasts longer than three months or continues even after an injury has healed. It may result from many things, including: Arthritis Degenerative joint conditions Previous injuries or surgeries Scar tissue Muscle and ligament strain Nerve compression Over time, chronic pain can limit…
Summer brings more sunshine, longer days, and more opportunities to get outside. Physical activity can be an opportunity to participate in activities you enjoy, spend time with friends and family, get fresh air, improve strength, and maintain a healthy body weight. Additionally, being physically active as an older adult may improve your health and overall…
Exercise is important for everyone, but especially important for people who suffer from arthritis. Physical exercise increases strength, reduces joint pain and stiffness, improves flexibility and mobility, and eventually makes movement easier. Movement and exercise is one of the most important things you can do for your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing when suffering…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…