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Pain relief is now closer than ever with our new clinic opening in Appleton, WI. Midwest Pain Solutions is excited to open another location in March to better serve our patients and community! About Dr. Jackson Draeger Dr. Jackson Draeger, D.C. has served the Greater Green Bay area and will continue to serve the…
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A joint is any place where one bone meets another in your body. Joints are the spaces with the connective tissue that allow you to bend your limbs, turn your head or clench your fists. When your joints don’t move or can’t function as they should, you’ll find your body’s overall functionality is quickly compromised.…
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What is Scar Tissue? Scar tissue is formed when normal tissue is destroyed. There are several ways in which patients develop scar tissue: major accidents, surgeries, and joint replacement therapies. The common cause is damage done to the body that required repair and rehab. And while scar tissue is your body’s way of healing a…
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Sciatica is pain that travels down the sciatic nerve [image shown below]. The sciatic nerve runs from your lower back, through your hips, buttocks, and legs. Sciatica most often occurs when a herniated disk applies pressure or pinching on part of the sciatic nerve, further resulting in inflammation, pain, and numbness in the affected leg.…
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Hip and knee replacements involve installing materials to allow movement of the joints with few limitations or pain. Artificial hips and knees are often made of metal, plastic, and ceramic. Hip and knee pain is a common ailment in the Green Bay area, most often prompted by injury, age, arthritis, or the buildup of…
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At Midwest Pain Solutions, we treat many patients who have chronic pain. Their lives are flipped upside down because of the pain they experience daily. Many don’t see the barriers that come with chronic pain: low energy levels, depression, restricted movement, and more. We do our absolute best to get patients back to feeling themselves…
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When faced with a medical issue, getting a second opinion can save money, time, and your overall health. There are many instances where surgery is highly suggested, but not necessary. At Midwest Pain Solutions, we have many patients who are told they need surgery — knee, hip, shoulder, etc. — when, in reality, they don’t…
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Causes Pinched nerves occur when too much pressure is applied to a nerve by tissue, bones, cartilage, or muscles surrounding it. The compression of nerves can be caused by many different factors: injury, arthritis, stress, obesity, diabetes, overuse, excessive bed rest, and much more. Pinched nerves are fairly common, and although people of any age…
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You may be wondering what the difference is between arthritis and bursitis as they are very similar. Bursitis is often mistaken for arthritis. However, arthritis is a chronic condition that damages bone, joints, and cartilage. Whereas bursitis is a temporary condition where the bursae is inflamed for a period of time. Bursae are fluid-filled sacs…
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Bone spurs are excess bone placed at an area of great wear and tear or an area where tendons are constantly pulling on their attachment/insertion points. They are most commonly formed where two bones meet, known as joints. Bone spurs may cause pain and stiffness if they rub against other bones or press on nerves. …
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