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What Is High-Intensity Laser Therapy?

By Alexis Draeger / October 5, 2026

High-intensity laser therapy (HILT) is an FDA-cleared treatment option that is unique in its ability to penetrate through bone, soft tissue, and muscle to deliver healing light energy to the cells of the body. HILT can reduce pain, minimize swelling, soften scar tissue, and reset the chronic pain cycle – all while healing damaged tissues…

What’s Causing Your Chronic Neck Pain?

By Alexis Draeger / August 27, 2026

Neck pain is something almost everyone experiences at some point. It could result from sleeping in an uncomfortable position, spending too much time looking down at your phone, or overdoing it on a weekend project.    When neck pain continues for weeks or months, keeps coming back, or interferes with your everyday life, there may…

Local 5 Live: MPS Helps Patients Get Back to Living Life

By Alexis Draeger / August 6, 2026

Dr. Jackson Draeger joined Local 5 Live on Monday, August 3rd to discuss chronic pain living, roadblocks, and local treatments for pain relief.    Dr. Jackson explains that we mostly help patients that experience chronic pain. During visits at Midwest Pain Solutions, Dr. Jackson looks at the bigger picture of your pain. He considers what…

Non-Surgical Treatments for Chronic Pain

By Alexis Draeger / March 11, 2026

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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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