Dr. Curt Draeger
(Professional Decathlete Jordan Gray and Olympic Heptathlete Annie Kunz) Here at Integrated Pain Solutions, it’s our goal to help our patients free themselves from pain so they can live life to its fullest – and that includes world-class athletes! This month, Dr. Curt and Dr. Grant Draeger hit the road with one goal: to…
Read MoreIbuprofen (Advil, Motrin), Naproxen (Aleve), and Celecoxib (Celebrex) Can Cause Heart Attacks and Stroke. July 2015 The Food and Drug Administration has issued a strong warning about the risk associated with common pain relievers, including Celebrex, Advil, Aleve, and Motrin. According to the FDA, consumers taking NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) put themselves at risk of…
Read MoreJuly 21, 2015, GREEN BAY, Wisconsin Dr. Curt Draeger of Integrated Pain Solutions spent this past weekend in Eugene, Oregon working with world-class athletes, preparing them to compete in national and international competitions. Olympic Gold Medal Decathlete and world record holder in the decathlon and heptathlon, Ashton Eaton is preparing for the IAAF World Championships…
Read MoreSpinal 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…
Read MoreDr. 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…
Read MoreChronic 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…
Read MorePain 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…
Read MoreWith the opening of our new Green Bay clinic, we are also unveiling our new name and our new website. Gold Medal Motion will now be known as Integrated Pain Solutions! We are excited to have 2 locations to better serve patients in North Central and North Eastern Wisconsin. Please take a look around and…
Read MoreThere 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…
Read MoreWhat Is Scar Tissue We all know about the types of scars that form when you cut or burn yourself. Scars look and act differently than the healthy skin that surrounds them, and usually, they’re just plain ugly. Depending on the severity of the injury, a scar could be with you for the rest of…
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