Chronic Pain

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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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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Healthy Breakfasts

By Alexis Draeger / January 24, 2024

What does a healthy breakfast look like?   Studies have shown that a healthy breakfast should consist of 50% protein, 30% carbohydrate, and 20% good fats. This ratio has been reported to have positive benefits on mood, alertness, and attentiveness.    Literature also suggests that our diets play a large role in managing chronic pain…

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Importance of Exercising with Aging

By Alexis Draeger / January 18, 2024

As you age, regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. By exercising regularly, it may delay or diminish health problems that typically come with growing older. Physical activity has many benefits, including building body strength, improving mental health, enhancing mobility, increasing flexibility, and combating fatigue.   …

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