Integrated Pain Solutions
Ibuprofen (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…
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July 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…
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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, 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 MoreWe 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…
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 MoreBack 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…
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…
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