4 Reasons Not to Get Spinal Injections for Your Pain

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Spinal injection shots are becoming a fairly common treatment for chronic pain and stenosis. However, while they may (emphasis on “may”) provide temporary relief for chronic pain and sciatica, here are 4 reasons to seek alternative therapies. 1)  Spinal injections do nothing to correct the problem that is the root cause of your pain. The…

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Dr. Curt Draeger Joins “Ask the Expert” Panel on WBAY-TV

Dr. Curt Draeger, DC, DACBOH, CCST, of Integrated Pain Solutions in Green Bay and Antigo, Wisconsin has joined the “Ask the Expert” panel on WBAY-TV.  “Ask the Expert” segments feature local businesses answering common consumer questions. In his first segment, Dr. Draeger provides an overview of the services provided at Integrated Pain Solutions, a chronic…

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Consider Spinal Decompression For Your Back Pain

We know back pain can be excruciating and truly can keep you from doing so many of the simplest things. Spinal Decompression is a highly effective non-invasive method of reducing back pain. Other solutions such as epidural steroid injections and prescription painkillers do nothing but mask the underlying problem. On the other hand, a more…

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Breaking the Vicious Cycle of Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is a cycle – a vicious, powerful cycle that can take over your body and your life. In order to understand how we can break the cycle of pain, you need to understand how the cycle works. What is Pain? The sensation of pain has a purpose. It is your body’s way of…

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Pain Keeping You Up at Night? Try This.

Pain Keeping You Up at Night? Try This It’s common for my patients to report that their chronic pain is keeping them up at night. Yet, many do not realize that their lack of quality sleep has a compounding effect and makes their chronic pain worse. The Relationship Between Sleep and Pain In addition to…

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Tips for Helping to Alleviate Back Pain

Back pain plagues most people at one time or another throughout their lives. It can take a person from functioning normally to being laid up on the couch for indeterminable amounts of time. Some back pain is caused by injuries that will be recurring or long-term, while other back pain can just be a one-time…

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#1 Arthritis Myth – Busted!

There are a lot of myths when it comes to understanding arthritis pain.  But when it comes to Osteoarthritis, by far, the most common myth that I hear is the belief that those with arthritis should AVOID physical activity. That couldn’t be farther from the truth. When you understand the mechanics of your joints and…

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High Intensity Laser Therapy for the Best Pain Relief

The benefits of High Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) are extensive, and it can be used to treat many ailments including nerve and joint afflictions. The benefits can include healing muscular, nerve, and skeletal pain through boosting cellular healing in damaged tissue. Another effect of treatment is that it helps with reducing inflammation and pain. In…

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