The Whys and Ways Wise Ways of Staying Hydrated Why is it important to stay hydrated during coronavirus? I’m sure we’ve all seen photos like the one I’ve posted below, the photo that lists all the ways to keep the immune system healthy in times of stress. Keeping hydrated is on the list and is one of the more imp…Read More
Dr. Curt Draeger, DC, DACBOH, CCST was invited back to Local 5 Live to talk about the multi-faceted approach our team takes to treating chronic pain. In addition to High Intensity Laser Therapy, which is the cornerstone of our practice, our team of doctors uses ESWT Shockwave therapy, manual therapies, and Hydromassage…Read More
Are you looking for reliable chronic pain relief in Central Wisconsin? Then you’ve come to the right place. At Integrated Pain Solutions Mosinee, we provide the most advanced, pain relief methods to patients in Wausau, Stevens Point, and all of Central Wisconsin By utilizing the latest in technology, along with decad…Read More
During an interview on WAOW-TV's Pack Attack, Kentrell Brice gave Dr. Curt Draeger of Integrated Pain Solutions, a shout out. Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame safety Johnnie Gray was addressing the level of "brutality" in pro football and asked Kentrell what he does to be able to stay healthy and on the field each week. I…Read More
Mike Daniels joined Dr. Curt Draeger on Local 5 Live to discuss the treatment he receives at Integrated Pain Solutions. He was referred to Dr. Curt Draeger when he hurt his back taking his son to school - of all things. As he was putting the car seat into the car, he threw his back out and fell to the snow bank. Dr…Read More
New research demonstrates the effectiveness of laser therapy for Shoulder Impingement Syndrome. Even if your pain is not in your shoulder, you’ll want to read this because the findings can apply to joints other than just shoulders. The study, which was published in the Journal of Back Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, …Read More
What is Pain? The sensation of pain has a purpose. It is your body’s way of alerting you that something is not right. It’s like your body is saying, “Hey! Pay attention!” When the pain mechanism is activated, your body is alerting you to react to the potentially damaging stimulus to minimize harm. For example, …Read More
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 c…Read More
High Intensity Laser Therapy Outperforms Low Level Laser Therapy Knee osteoarthritis, otherwise known as KOA, is a common musculoskeletal joint disease in the the elderly and aging community. The disease is characterized by the degeneration of a knee cartilage and bony overgrowths. Unfortunately, those who are diagnose…Read More
Lasers in Medical Science recently (2014) released a study on the long-term effect of High Intensity Laser Therapy for lower back pain relief. The article entitled Long-Term Effect Of High-Intensity Laser Therapy In The Treatment Of Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Blinded Placebo-Controlled Trial, wri…Read More