pain relief

The Importance of Exercise with Arthritis

By Alexis Draeger / July 8, 2025

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…

The Midwest Difference

By Alexis Draeger / April 23, 2025

A different approach to pain relief in the Midwest.  Drug-free, non-invasive, long-lasting.    Don’t let physical pain narrow your path through life. Midwest Pain Solutions uses the industry’s leading equipment as well as generations of experience to provide lasting relief. We serve the Green Bay and Appleton area and would be privileged to welcome you…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…