Shoulder Labrum Tears: Nonsurgical Treatment Options
Understand labrum injuries, nonsurgical treatment options, and what recovery can involve.
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Anterior Pelvic Tilt: Posture and Exercise Options
A practical look at pelvic position, muscle balance, and exercises for your posture.
What Happens When a Chiropractor Cracks Your Back?
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Sciatica Symptoms, Causes & Care Options in Brookfield
Sciatica is a real pain in the … Back? Butt? Leg? Foot? All of the above? If you’re dealing with pain, numbness, or weakness that shoots from your…
SI Joint Pain: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Options
Is your SI joint causing your back pain? It’s time to fix that nagging, painful SI joint. The sacroiliac joints (or SI joints), which connect your…
Foot Levelers Sandalthotics: Custom Orthotic Sandals
Tired of uncomfortable sandals that offer no support for your feet? Flip-flops, sandals, slip-ons, thongs — whatever you call them, we’re all ready to…
How to Choose a Chiropractor in Brookfield, WI
The ultimate guide to finding a chiropractor! If you’re suffering from back pain, neck pain, or headaches, a good chiropractor can provide much-needed…
Back Contusions: Giannis’ Injury and Recovery Explained
How long will Giannis’ back injury keep him out? The Milwaukee Bucks and their fans have high hopes for the NBA playoffs this year, but those hopes…
Prolonged Sitting: Health Risks and Ways to Move More
If you sit more than 6 hours per day, read this. Sitting is the new smoking – as a Brookfield chiropractor who sees hundreds of patients every week…
Degenerative Disc Disease: Can It Be Reversed?
Can a chiropractor help Degenerative Disc Disease? If you’re one of the thousands of patients who’ve walked into our Brookfield chiropractic office…
Can an ACL Tear Heal Without Surgery?
So you tore your ACL, now what? You can probably pinpoint the precise moment when you felt – and maybe even heard – that painful pop in your knee. You…
What Is Fascia? Its Role in Movement and Pain
Everything you need to know about fascia! By now, you’re probably not a stranger to the terms ‘fascia’ or ‘myofascial release’. You may have heard it…
Nursemaid’s Elbow: Signs, Treatment and When to Seek Care
A DIY guide to fixing your kid’s nursemaid’s elbow. Nursemaid’s elbow, also known as radial head subluxation, is a common injury that occurs in young…
8 Ways to Stick to Your Fitness Resolutions
8 game-changing health & fitness hacks no one’s told you about (until now). It’s that time of year, once again, when millions of us are attempting to…
Chiropractic and Soccer Kicking Speed: A Study Review
Soccer players get a kick out of chiropractic! Whether you just won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar or play with my preschooler in the slightly…
Piriformis Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms and Care Options
How to fix the cause of piriformis syndrome! Ah, the piriformis: a small muscle that can cause BIG pain. It’s a muscle located deep inside your buttock…
Are Dead Hangs Good for Your Back? Benefits and Limits
What’s a dead hang, and is it good for you? A simple bodyweight exercise is the newest viral trend on TikTok. But what exactly is the dead hang…
Hypervolt 2 and Go 2: Massage Device Options
Save BIG On Hypervolt 2 & Hypervolt Go 2! After a long day of work, sometimes what you really need is a massage to get rid of the soreness and…
Lower Back Pain From Running: Causes and Solutions
Why Does My Lower Back Hurt When I Run? You’re not alone if you suffer from lower back pain: Studies show that more than 80% of us will deal with it at…
Are Chiropractors Doctors? Education and Qualifications
What’s the truth about chiropractors? Though the question doesn’t come up as frequently as it once did, I still get asked “Are you a real doctor?”…
Do You Need 10,000 Steps a Day?
How many steps do you actually need? When it comes to being fit and healthy, the recommendation to walk 10,000 steps per day has been around for…
Back Pain From Cycling: Bike Fit and Exercise Tips
Why does my back hurt when I bike? Sure, putting miles and miles on the bike helps keep you entire body in peak shape, from your cardiovascular system…
Tech Neck: Posture Changes and Exercises to Try
Got ‘Tech Neck’? You might not even know it! If you spend every day staring at your computer screen for hours on end, you probably know the agony that…
Backpack Weight for Kids: How Much Is Too Much?
Backpacks shouldn’t mean back pain! Brookfield students head back to classes this week, and if you’re like most parents (myself included), you probably…
10 Tips for Better Sleep at Night
Sleep Better: 10 Tips to help you get more zzzz’s! Sleep is essential for our physical and emotional well-being. It helps us recover from injuries,…
Sit Bone Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Why does my butt hurt so much? There are lots of things that are a pain in the butt: a flat tire, that pile of laundry that’s sitting in the corner of…
Back Pain Care at Ascent Chiropractic in Brookfield
Got Back Pain? Chiropractors are not all created equal. In fact, there is likely no other healthcare field where the gap between one practitioner and…
Pregnancy Back Pain: Chiropractic Care Options
Pregnancy isn’t exactly fun for a woman’s body. Of course, pregnancy is an incredible time of transformation for an expecting mom, but the physical…
Slipped Rib Symptoms: Evaluation and Chiropractic Care
Got a rib out? You’re getting out of bed in the morning and feel a sudden twinge in your upper back between your shoulder blades. The muscles around it…
How to Build a Workout Routine: A Practical Guide
We make exercise too complicated. With all the science that’s been done on how to exercise, what we know about what works for fitness is almost…
7 Expert Perspectives on Back Pain
Is it time to rethink how we approach back pain? Americans are spending more money than ever to treat low back pain, but as a chiropractor in…
Arthritis Causes, Risk Factors and Prevention
“Why do I have arthritis?” May is Arthritis Awareness Month, and at Brookfield chiropractor Ascent Chiropractic we wanted to take the opportunity to…
Ibuprofen and Chronic Pain: What One Study Found
Can Ibuprofen put you at risk for chronic pain? A new paradigm-shifting study out of McGill University suggests that using anti-inflammatory drugs like…
Flip-Flops, Foot Support and Back Pain
Why do cheap flip-flops hurt your feet (and your back)? After a long winter (and in Wisconsin, spring and fall) of wearing wool socks and clunky boots,…
7 Reasons to Schedule a Chiropractic Evaluation
Do you need to see a chiropractor? When you throw your back out or wake up with a stiff neck, your first instinct is likely to call your chiropractor.…
Lower Back Pain From Squats: Form and Exercise Tips
How to avoid back pain when squatting! As humans, we tend to overcomplicate things. If we find something that’s helpful or beneficial to our lives, we…
Choosing Chiropractic for Back Pain: Research and Care
Your body appreciates what you do for it! In a world of addictive pain medications, risky surgeries, and the cost of healthcare being the number one…
Runner’s Knee: Nonsurgical Care and Exercise Options
Knee pain keeping you sidelined? Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), also called runner’s knee or simply anterior knee pain, is by far the most common…
Low Back Pain: Conservative Care, Medication and Surgery
How do you get rid of back pain? Here’s what the science says. Low back pain is one of the top reasons people seek medical care in the US – it’s…
Forward Head Posture: Causes and Exercises
Correcting ‘Computer Guy’ Posture! A few months back I discussed how to correct anterior pelvic tilt – also known as ‘butt and gut syndrome’. It…
5 Common Posture Problems and Ways to Address Them
The best DIY tricks to fix bad posture! If you’ve been slouching over your laptop working from home every day for the past two years, you’re certainly…
How to Use a Foam Roller: A Muscle-by-Muscle Guide
This is how we (foam) roll. Foam rolling: These days, it seems like everybody’s doing it. A growing number of health and fitness pros – chiropractors,…
Biceps and Triceps Workouts: Exercises and Programming
The 8 Best Arm-Sculpting Exercises. We all love doing compound exercises with heavy weights at the gym. But bench presses, squats and deadlifts alone…
What Happens When a Chiropractor Cracks Your Back?
What makes that popping sound, how an adjustment works, and what to expect.
Acid Reflux and Chiropractic: Claims and Considerations
What can a chiropractor do for GERD? If you’ve dealt with uncomfortable burning pain in your chest, especially after eating, then you already know what…
10 Back Pain Statistics Explained
How’s your back? If it’s hurting, you’re not alone. About a quarter of the worldwide population is experiencing back pain at any given point in time,…
3 Core Exercises for Your Gym Workout
The only ab exercises you need for 6-pack abs! If you’re a patient at Ascent Chiropractic, you’ve probably heard me harp about strengthening your core.…
Why Does My Back Hurt When I Cough or Sneeze?
Coughing & sneezing causing back pain? It’s normal to be a little sore after an intense coughing or sneezing fit. Forcing enough air out of your lungs…
The Opioid Crisis and Non-Drug Pain Management
The opioid crisis cost, 20 years in. We’re more than two decades into the opioid crisis. And despite billions of dollars in public health initiatives,…
Can Constipation Cause Back Pain?
“Does my back hurt because I’m constipated?” “… Or is my digestive system going haywire because of my back pain?” It’s a (totally valid) question a…
10 Healthy Lifestyle Changes: A 2022 Guide
Make 2022 your year for maximizing your health! When January first rolls around, the season of excess quickly transforms to a season of new…
Can COVID-19 Cause Back Pain?
Can Covid-19 cause back pain? Back pain is far and away the most common reason patients walk into Ascent Chiropractic, and while that was true even…
Can Chiropractic Care Help Sciatica?
Sciatica: How can a chiropractor help? You’re living your life, minding your own business and – BAM! – it hits you out of nowhere like a lightning…
How to Nap: Timing, Duration and Sleep Tips
Naps can be a game-changer. A nap can provide a major boost in alertness and energy, improve memory and creativity, help fight off viral infections and…
Christian McCaffrey on Chiropractic and Soft-Tissue Care
Are you ready for some … chiropractic? “It’s like a Formula 1 car, you’re constantly tuning it up. And in my opinion, there’s nothing better than…
Bird Dog Exercise for Low Back Strength and Stability
Back pain and limited time for exercise? There’s no lack of resources dedicated to getting rid of low back pain through exercise. A simple Google…
Shoulder Labrum Tears: Nonsurgical Treatment Options
Understand labrum injuries, nonsurgical treatment options, and what recovery can involve.
7 At-Home Habits That May Contribute to Back Pain
Is everyone experiencing more back pain? We’re nearing the end of 2021, and many Americans are still spending a lot (if not nearly all) of their time…
IT Band Syndrome: Causes and Care Options
IT Band Syndrome: The Cause (and Solution!) Pain down the outside of your leg? It’s a sign something’s not working right. Pain, contrary to popular…
Weather Changes and Pain: What the Research Suggests
Why Do I Hurt When The Weather Changes? Maybe your grandma knew a storm was coming when her knees started to hurt. Or maybe you’re feeling your own…
Sinus Congestion: Symptoms and Care Considerations
“My sinuses just opened and I can breathe again!” That was a patient last week who had come in to Ascent Chiropractic for help with tension headaches…
Sleeping Positions for Back Pain
Does your spine secretly hate you? 39% of Americans say they’ve suffered from back pain in the past 3 months. That statistic is expected to get even…
Do Posture Braces Work? Benefits and Limitations
Q: Will a back brace help fix my posture? Work life has changed dramatically since the start of the pandemic – 56% of American workers are now fully or…
Chiropractic for Headaches: A Clinical Study Review
They’re debilitating. They cost the U.S. billions. And science is finally starting to pay attention. Any headache specialist in practice today will…
Is the TikTok Back Crack Challenge Safe?
Can the #backcrackchallenge hurt you? TikTok challenges usually take the form of teenagers being idiots for viral fame and attention. Like eating a…
Summer Colds: Symptoms and Self-Care Tips
As Covid rules relax, the common cold is back. Drippy noses, annoying coughs and stuffy heads: it’s not just you. This year’s summer cold season really…
Chiropractic Care at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Let the Games Begin… Chiropractic at the Olympics! It’s a year later than expected, but the 2020 (or is it 2021?) Tokyo Summer Olympics are finally…
De Quervain’s Tendinosis: Thumb Pain and Care Options
Gamer’s Thumb. Mommy Thumb. Texting Thumb. They’re all different names for the same painful problem, in which the tendons that attach to the thumb rub…
Do You Need X-Rays Before Chiropractic Treatment?
Are X-Rays really necessary? There are certain practices in the medical world that are standard for a reason. Doctors sanitize their hands to prevent…
4 Ways to Make Your Workouts More Efficient
Struggling to find enough time for the gym? You’re not alone. Sure, it’s easy to get excited about the idea of exercising. Let’s all run marathons! And…
What Is Graston Technique? Soft-Tissue Therapy Explained
Graston Technique: No pain, no gain? Medieval torture device or therapeutic healing method? Graston® – also known as IASTM or ‘myofascial scraping’ –…
How to Tape an Ankle: Support After a Sprain
“Like a sprained ankle, it’s nothing to play with!” Timeless medical advice from one of the brightest minds in healthcare – this classic Drake track…
Why Do Muscles and Joints Feel Stiff?
Why do my muscles feel stiff and tight? A patient asked me this question last week, and I didn’t have a nice, concise answer ready to go. And I hate it…
Metatarsalgia: Forefoot Pain and Care Options
“Why does the ball of my foot hurt?” At Ascent Chiropractic we see new patients with back pain, neck pain, headaches, and shoulder, knee and ankle…
Diet vs. Exercise for Weight Loss
“Eat Less, Move More!” It’s an easy maxim to spout off. Losing weight is simple, right? Just ration the calories you’re consuming and get to the gym…
Southeastern Wisconsin Farmers Markets: 2021 Guide
Your Guide to Milwaukee Area Farmer’s Markets! Rejoice, fresh food enthusiasts! The weather is finally getting warmer, and as Wisconsin continues to…
What Causes Back Pain? Common Sources Explained
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] “Why Does My Back Hurt?” If there’s one question I get more than any other at Ascent Chiropractic, it’s this. It’s…
Alternatives to Four Common Weightlifting Exercises
More gym gains, fewer nagging injuries! Contrary to popular long-standing belief, you don’t need to squat, bench, overhead press and deadlift with a…
Vitamins and Supplements: A Practical Overview
An Evidence-Based Guide From A to Zinc! The vitamin aisle is crowded, confusing, and overwhelming in its promises. It’s easy for the average consumer…
Do Inversion Tables Help Back Pain?
Inversion table therapy: does it work? Stay up late enough watching TV and you’ll no doubt catch them: late-night infomercials advertising tables that…
The History of Chiropractic and Spinal Manipulation
It’s a fact: chiropractic works. There’s a reason why over a million chiropractic adjustments are performed every single day in America. Study after…
Brain Chemicals and Mood: Everyday Habits to Consider
Get happy – it’s science! We all spend a lot of time doing things to be happier: spending time outside now that spring is here, maintaining…
Can You See a Chiropractor During Pregnancy?
Q: Can I get adjusted while I’m pregnant? Good news, moms-to-be suffering with back, neck and hip pain: not only is it totally safe to visit a…
Shin Splints: Exercises and Training Changes
End shin splints for good! The sun is out, the weather’s warming up, the snow’s melted, and soon enough we’ll be breaking out the shorts, t-shirts and…
Forward Head Posture and Weak Glutes Explained
Forward Head Posture vs. Anterior Pelvic Tilt! My immediate reaction upon seeing the trailer for the new Godzilla vs. Kong movie coming out March 25…
COVID-19 Vaccines and Immunity: A 2021 Q&A
Got questions? We’ve got answers. While the US hit a grim milestone last week as it surpassed 500,000 covid deaths, there’s good reason to be…
Back Spasms: Glute Bridge and Plank Exercises
Not all musculoskeletal problems are the same! There’s a common assumption that all joint and muscle pain is caused by the same root problems, and…
Does Cold Weather Cause Colds?
Can you really get sick from cold temperatures? Your mom always told you not to go outside in the cold with wet hair and to bundle up when heading out…
Inverted Rows for Back Strength: Technique and Benefits
Make this back exercise a staple. You know how important back strength is. A strong upper back is arguably one of the most important physical…
Migraines: Relief Strategies and Long-Term Management
Got migraines? Here’s what works. If you’re one of the 39 million Americans that suffers from migraines, the pandemic probably hasn’t been a ton of…
Stretching: Common Myths and What Research Suggests
Quite a stretch: Stretching myths debunked! There are lots of reasons people stretch: because it’s part of your pre-workout warmup, because it feels…
5 Physical and Mental Health Resolutions for 2021
Here’s how to start the New Year off right! The Year-That-Must-Not-Be-Named is finally over. A worldwide pandemic. Racial injustice. The stock market…
Exercise Snacks: Short Workouts for Busy Days
Exercise doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing. If you don’t have the time or space to get a full workout in (or if you’re just not comfortable going back…
Sinus Acupressure: A Self-Care Technique Explained
Stuffy sinuses are no fun. Especially in 2020, where every sniffle is another round of “is it Covid or just allergies?” Mainstream medicine usually…
Cortisone Injections: Benefits, Risks and Limitations
Cortisone Shots: The good, the bad and the ugly. Cortisone has been one of the most commonly-prescribed treatments for joint and tendon injuries, as…
Southeastern Wisconsin Holiday Events: 2020 Guide
Get out of the house & celebrate the holidays! Amid the current global health crisis, the list of activities to spend time with friends and family…
Honey for Cold Symptoms: A Research Review
Honey: A natural remedy for the common cold. Temperatures in Wisconsin are dropping, and that means one thing – cold season is here. But before you…
Back-Pocket Wallets and Back Pain
A big wallet can cause big back problems! When it comes to your wallet, size matters. In fact, carrying a thick wallet in your back pocket can cause…
Melatonin and COVID-19: A 2020 Research Review
New research shows sleep aid supplement can reduce COVID risk by 30%. This week Wisconsin’s new COVID-19 cases surpassed the numbers posted by New York…
Low Back Pain Treatment: An Evidence-Based Overview
Mainstream medicine has failed people with low back pain. Low back pain is one of the top reasons people seek medical care in the US – it’s certainly…
Does Caffeine Help Headaches?
Caffeine can relieve migraine headaches, but there’s a catch. The relationship between caffeine and headaches is complicated. The truth is that…
5 Workspace Ergonomics Tips for Home and Office
At home or the office, ergonomics matter! If you spend most of your day sitting at a desk, chances are you know how awful your back, wrists and…
Can Your Bra Contribute to Back Pain?
Full disclosure: This post was 100% my wife’s idea. With many women now in the full swing of working from their kitchen tables and couches, there’s…
6 Shoe-Lacing Techniques for Fit and Foot Comfort
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Sometimes your feet need a little extra customization. Chances are, when you take a fresh new pair of shoes out of…
Fall Hiking Trails in Southeastern Wisconsin
Fall is hiking time in Wisconsin. Low humidity, mild temperatures and bright, vibrant colors. It’s no longer blazing hot, so the whole day is open for…
COVID-19 Second Wave: A 2020 Research Roundup
Wisconsin is on the brink of a major outbreak. In the past week, Wisconsin has crashed through its own coronavirus records, reporting more cases and…
8 Yoga Poses for Low Back Mobility
Suffering from low back pain? You’re not alone. 26 million Americans live with daily low back pain, and hip pain isn’t usually far behind. A lot of…
Scoliosis and Chiropractic: Care Options and Limits
What can a chiropractor do … for scoliosis? It’s a common question from patients at Ascent Chiropractic. Most assume you can simply make an appointment…
Low Back Pain: Understanding the ACP Treatment Guideline
Skip the meds – try chiropractic first. Low back pain – one of the top reasons for visits to the doctor’s office – is best treated with alternative,…
A Spinal Decompression Stretch Explained
Whether you realize it or not, your spine is constantly being compressed. Whether it’s sitting at a desk for 8 hours or lifting heavy weights at the…
How Much Water Should You Drink Each Day?
Staying hydrated is essential for good health. After all, your body is about 60% water, and all your cells and organs depend on water to function…
Political Stress: Effects on Health and Ways to Cope
Warning: Politics Are Bad For Your Health! The constant stream of political news these days is nearly impossible to escape. And it’s about to become…
6 Back Pain Myths Explained
Let’s get the facts straight about back pain! Despite billions being spent, and millions of patients being prescribed opiates or surgery every year,…
Swearing During Exercise: A Strength Study Review
Can swearing at the gym make you stronger? Anyone who’s ever really pushed themselves to run farther, lift heavier weights, or spin faster knows that…
Text Neck and Nintendo Thumb: Technology-Related Injuries
WhatsAppitis. Selfie elbow. iPad Shoulder. They’re all injuries caused by our hapless addiction to hand-held technology. We see patients every day at…
Chiropractic Visits Without Back Pain: What to Consider
Not just pain relief – it’s pain prevention! Most patients at Ascent Chiropractic only make that first call when their back pain or neck pain is at a…
What Is RockTape? Kinesiology Taping Explained
RockTape: Go Stronger, Longer! If you’re a patient at Ascent Chiropractic in Brookfield, there’s a good chance you’ve been taped up with RockTape at…
Sedentary Habits: How to Add More Daily Movement
It’s Time To Get Off The Couch! This year will certainly be remembered for a lot of things, but 2020 will probably also go down as the year of the…
Are Sit-Ups Bad for Your Back? Alternatives and Tips
Are Sit Ups Bad For Your Back? The US Army recently nixed sit ups when they updated their physical readiness tests, and the Navy and Marines are set to…
TMJ Exercises for Jaw Pain and Clicking
Does your jaw click? At Ascent Chiropractic, we see a lot of patients with TMJ problems. It’s not exactly an uncommon condition – 12% of Americans…
Wrist Exercises for Strength and Flexibility
Fitness Fix: Help for Weak Wrists! Maybe you’re recovering from an athletic injury, or you’re finding you need to end push-up sets early to shake out…
Occipital Neuralgia: Symptoms and Chiropractic Evaluation
When it feels like a headache – but isn’t! At Ascent Chiropractic, it’s often the case with rare conditions that when it rains, it pours. We see new…
6 Exercises for Better Mobility
Get moving with these moves! At Ascent Chiropractic, we see athletes every day ranging from pro cyclists to kayakers to powerlifters. And while, yes,…
10 Tips for Improving Your Posture
Good posture – just how important is it? When it comes to taking care of your body, good posture ranks right up there with exercise, eating healthy,…
Muscle Soreness After Exercise: Understanding DOMS
No pain, no gain? We’ve all experienced that day-or-two-after-a-workout agony – the kind where just getting out of your car or wobbling up the stairs…
Common Concerns About Seeing a Chiropractor
Need some excuses to not see a chiropractor? If you’ve visited our Facebook or Google pages lately, you’ve probably seen Ascent patients talking about…
Piriformis Stretches for Hip and Sciatic-Type Pain
7 piriformis stretches to relieve sciatica fast! One of the the most common problems I see at Ascent Chiropractic every week is sciatica – low back…
Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow: Care Options
They’re a giant pain in the, well, elbow. And you don’t even have to have ever stepped foot on a tennis court or golf course. Golfer’s and tennis…
Chiropractic and Headache Frequency: A Study Review
Headaches aren’t normal! Waking up with a headache or consistently getting one by the end of work each day is not fun (or normal). Headaches can be…
5 Facts About How Your Body Works
It’s not always easy to love your body. But let’s face it, your body really is amazing. We often take it for granted, but the fact that we have 37…
At-Home Workouts: Moving Beyond the Gym
Gym closed? Here’s how to avoid the #Quarantine15. Let’s be honest, the majority of Americans are going to come out of this quarantine in one of two…
Immune Health During COVID-19: A 2020 Overview
Immune Boosters: What actually works? 12/1/2021 Update: The CDC has updated its recommendations for Covid-19 vaccines with a preference for people to…
Kinesiology Taping: Uses and What to Expect
What Is Kinesio Tape? In his book Every Second Counts, Lance Armstrong writes “The team wasn’t just riders. It was mechanics, masseurs, and doctors.…
Seven Chiropractic Health Claims: A Research Discussion
7 Things You Didn’t Know Chiropractic Could Help! It’s no secret that back pain and neck pain are (by far) the most common reasons patients come into…
Ice or Heat for Pain: How to Choose
When to use ice? When to use heat? From a soothing hot water bottle to a bag of frozen peas, most of us have turned to heat or ice at some point to…
Glute Workouts: Exercises for Strength and Stability
“Work your glutes!” If you’ve ever been treated for low back, sacroiliac or pelvic problems at Brookfield chiropractor Ascent Chiropractic, you’re…
How to Carry a Baby Car Seat With Less Strain
Are you carrying your baby’s car seat correctly? Lugging around a baby in a car seat is a pain – they’re heavy and awkward, and it’s surprisingly…
Why We Use Foot Levelers Custom Orthotics
“Foot Levelers are literally the best purchase I’ve ever made!” That’s something a patient told me last week about his Foot Levelers custom orthotics.…
Waking Up With a Stiff Neck: Causes and Care
So you woke up and suddenly can’t move your neck? Sound familiar? I had a patient who was home from college on break call in last week because she had…
Neck Pain: Chiropractic, Exercise and Medication Research
Stiff neck? With so many of us staring at our computer screens or stuck looking down at our phones for hours on end, it’s no wonder that the CDC…
Epley Maneuver for Positional Vertigo: What to Know
Feeling dizzy? You get out of bed and it feels as if the whole room is spinning, day after day. That’s what life can be like for people with benign…
10 Healthy Habits to Start in 2020
From all of us at Ascent – we’re proud of you. Whether you’re a patient at Ascent Chiropractic in Brookfield, a newsletter subscriber, or are simply…
Chiropractic Maintenance Care: How Often Should You Go?
What the science says about regular chiropractic care – even if you’re not in pain! It’s no surprise that most of the patients I see at Ascent…
How Hypervolt Percussion Massage Works
The Hyperice Hypervolt – Now At Ascent Chiropractic! It’s no secret that my patients love the Hypervolt – it may just be the best method of relaxing…
Plantar Fasciitis: Chiropractic Evaluation and Care
What is plantar fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the thick band of soft tissue on the bottom of your foot known as the plantar fascia.…
6 Habits for Better Sleep Quality
Improving sleep quality – naturally! If you’re someone who can’t ever seem to get a good night’s sleep, you’re not alone (shout out to the new parents…
Cardio Before or After Weights? Exercise Order Explained
Workouts: Should You Lift or Do Cardio First? I get it: we’re all insanely busy and it’s a miracle that we can get to the gym at all. So when we work…
Max Scherzer on Chiropractic Care During the World Series
Big League Chiropractic Care The 2010’s have been a decade of extraordinary achievement for Max Scherzer of the Washington Nationals: He has more wins…
Hypermobility: What Being Double-Jointed Means
What does being ‘double-jointed’ mean? When superstar Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes went down with a patella (knee cap) dislocation following a…
Healthy Habits: Making a Fresh Start
What the heck is Mulligan Day? That workout routine you let lapse, the chinchilla you brought home in high school, basically everything you did in your…
Cold and Flu Season: Habits That Support Immune Health
What Actually Works and What’s Just Hype? If you’ve walked through the aisles of any health food store lately, you’ve no doubt seen the shelves upon…
Webster Technique During Pregnancy: What to Know
“The baby is head-down! Thank Dr. Grant for helping us!” That was the text message we got last week from a patient right after a follow-up ultrasound…
Shoulder Exercises for Strength and Stability
Fix your posture, grow your delts & heal your shoulders! What the heck are face pulls? If you’ve ever been treated for a shoulder injury at Ascent…
6 Health Studies: Fall 2019 Research Roundup
Be Smarter About Your Health In 10 Minutes! 1. Lifting To Failure Is Actually Counterproductive No pain, no gain. Sweat is weakness leaving the body.…
Chiropractic Benefits: What Research Has Examined
It’s Not Just Low Back Pain Relief! Whether you are an elite athlete, weekend warrior, battling back from an injury, or just looking to live your best…
Does Cracking Your Joints Cause Arthritis?
Is it ok to crack your joints? Say you’ve been working at your computer for a while and you’re feeling a little stiff. So you roll your head around…
Ascent Gym Fundamentals: Workout Programs
Gym Fundamentals: Do You Have A Plan? At Ascent Chiropractic, we’re serious about the belief that everyone can — and must — work out. Seriously, I’ll…
5 Questions About Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy
5 Reasons To See Your Chiropractor During Pregnancy. While pregnancy is one of the most joyous, exciting times in an expectant mom’s life, the…
Herniated Disc Symptoms and Conservative Care
Suffering From A Herniated Disc? Disc degeneration is a natural part of the aging process. As gravity pulls you down, you continue to age, and injuries…
Lower Back Pain From Deadlifts: Exercise Alternatives
What’s Better For Your Back: Barbell or Hex Bar Deadlifts? The deadlift is one of the gold standard lifts in the gym. It’s pretty simple, really: You…
TMJ Disorders: Jaw Popping, Pain and Care Options
“My jaw has popped for the last 15 years and in one adjustment it’s totally gone?!” This was the reaction from a patient at Ascent Chiropractic last…
Intermittent Fasting: Research and Considerations
Let’s Be Honest: Dieting Sucks. Any nutritionist worth their salt will tell you that the best diet is the one you stick with. Unfortunately, over and…
Sleep and Health: Why Getting Enough Matters
Everyone is exhausted – and it’s killing us. I’m going to start this week’s blog by talking about testicles. Didn’t expect to be reading about that…
Before-and-After X-Rays: A Chiropractic Case Discussion
See The Difference? Most of my patients know that in my practice I’m all about evidence-based practice. Everything I do is backed up by stacks of…
Cheat Reps in Weightlifting: Benefits and Trade-Offs
Cheat Your Way to More Muscle? I get this question from my athletes often: When it comes to weightlifting, are ‘cheat’ repetitions worth it? You’re…
How Muscle Memory Works
What Actually Is Muscle Memory? Muscle memory is a fascinating topic that’s essential to understanding what’s going on with your musculoskeletal…
Neck Manipulation and Stroke: Understanding the Concern
Should You Worry About ‘Popping’ Your Neck? Last week it seemed like every other patient at Ascent Chiropractic was asking if they should be worried…
Why Regular Exercise Matters for Health
There’s no excuse for not exercising – your life depends on it! Sure, some of us live for the “workout high” — that intoxicating feeling derived from…
Regular Chiropractic Visits: Benefits and Considerations
Are You Missing Out? If you’ve never experienced chiropractic care, you’re probably not totally aware of the health benefits – in addition to getting…
Barefoot Running: Benefits, Risks and Transition Tips
Should you ditch your running shoes? Spring is in the air and everyone is itching to get outside and back in running shape. And with the subculture of…
Can Weather Changes Affect Joint Pain?
The Truth About “Coming Rains Mean Aches & Pains” Grandma could predict an approaching storm when her joints ached, and she actually might have been…
Pain or Muscle Soreness? How to Tell the Difference
Feeling especially sore after a workout? Whether it’s a nagging sore shoulder or a stiff and painful lower back, there are a couple warning signs to…
Exercise and Health: Spring 2019 Research Roundup
Workout Harder and Smarter! Rounding up the most important health and fitness studies of Q1 2019 that you can put to use right now!
Sugar vs. Fat: Diet and Weight Management
Sugar or Fat: The real villain behind weight gain. Can’t shake your fear of eating fat — think it’s worse than eating sugar? It’s true that fat has…
3 Ways to Address Poor Posture
Ignored your mom when she told you to stand up straight? You should have listened to her. If you’ve been slouching all your life, your stiff neck,…
How Much Protein Do You Need?
Your muscles are made of protein, so if you’re building muscle you need to eat up. But how much protein do you really need? More than a couch potato,…
IBS and Chiropractic: Questions About the Evidence
Chiropractic Helping IBS? Everyone at one time or another has experienced the discomfort of bloating, gas, irritable bowel, constipation, diarrhea and…
Core Strengthening Exercises Without Sit-Ups
The Best Core Strengthening Exercises that Won’t Harm Your Back! THE CORE. We hear about the core and the importance of strengthening the core all the…
How to Shovel Snow With Less Back Strain
Avoid Back and Shoulder Pain When Shoveling Snow! Every winter – including this past weekend – I see patients with the same shoveling-induced back…
Annular Tears: Symptoms and Treatment Options
Got back pain? And if so, have you been told that your back pain is being caused by an annular tear to the spinal discs? You’re not alone – studies…
Why Do Joints Make Cracking Sounds?
Crack! What’s that sound? Going to a chiropractor for the first time is intimidating! It’s true – most people don’t know what to expect, and may even…
Free Radicals, Antioxidants and Phytonutrients Explained
What Are Free Radicals? Imagine a giant ballroom filled with couples waltzing to music, whirling about in a finely choreographed dance until a single…
6 Health Studies: 2018 Research Roundup
Rounding up the most important research of the year! 1. Reducing your risk of diabetes could be as simple as taking vitamin D and fish oil. The number…
Neck and Back Pain: Chiropractic Research Overview
The Case For Chiropractic! If you’ve recently visited a medical doctor for low back pain, research says you definitely want to consider seeing a…
Chiropractic vs. Anti-Inflammatories for Back Pain: Study Review
Diclofenac vs. Chiropractic Care For Back Pain Researchers from Spine Journal recently concluded a ground-breaking study that showed astounding results…
Strength Training and Heart Health: A Research Review
Need some gym motivation for this week? I get it – temperatures are dropping, days are getting shorter and it’s getting tougher and tougher to drag…
Shoulder Blade Position During Weightlifting
Protect Your Shoulders & Back In The Gym! When it comes to proper lifting form, trainers and fitness gurus tend to harp on making sure your lower body…
Is Chiropractic Care Cost-Effective?
The Case For Chiropractic As research supporting the clinical effectiveness of chiropractic continues to grow, the greater community of health care…
Sleeping Positions and Spinal Comfort
Get Spine-Friendly Zzz’s! There’s no shortage of advice out there on sleep hygiene – habits that we can adopt to get better, more restful sleep. We’ve…
Building Muscle: Strength, Size and Rep Ranges
Building strength vs. bulking up! You can get stronger without getting bigger, and you can get bigger without necessarily getting stronger. How you…
Push-Up Form: Common Mistakes and Technique Tips
Fix your pushup mistakes! Most of us (including me!) learned how to do pushups in grade school. Ever seen a grade schooler try to do a pushup? It’s not…
Back and Neck Pain: When to Consider Chiropractic Care
Four Reasons To Use Chiropractic FIRST! At Ascent Chiropractic, we’re constantly reminding our Brookfield-area patients that the order of priority for…
Exercise Balls as Office Chairs: Back Pain Considerations
Does sitting on an exercise ball actually do anything? About a decade ago, the Swiss ball (the giant inflatable rubber stability balls you’ll find in…
Exercise and Brain Health: A Research Overview
Want an all-natural solution to decrease pain, improve your mood, protect your brain from age-related decline, and enhance your memory? Sound too good…
Chiropractic Plus Medical Care for Back Pain: Study Review
Studies Show: Chiropractic Improves Healthcare Outcomes! For years progressive doctors have been fighting to effect one of the worst epidemics ever:…
Posture and Headaches: How They May Be Related
Bad posture can be a real pain. Ergonomics is the study of your body’s posture and position. Sound boring? Sure, its not the most exciting topic ever,…
School Backpacks: Fit, Weight and Back Comfort
Backpack Misuse in Children Can Lead to Chronic Back Pain With the new school year starting last week for Brookfield students, it’s a good time to talk…
Plantar Fasciitis: When to Seek Chiropractic Evaluation
“My foot is killing me!” “Can you heal my aching heel?” It’s a question I hear at least weekly from new patients coming into my office looking for…
Alternatives to Sit-Ups for Core Training
Why Are We Still Doing Sit-ups and Crunches? Myths (especially myths concerned with health and fitness) take a long time to die. As a sports…
Aaron Rodgers’ Family Connection to Chiropractic
Chiropractic In The NFL “Performing at my best is important to me and should be to everyone. I am blessed that my dad is a chiropractor. Getting…
Anterior Pelvic Tilt: Posture and Exercise Options
A practical look at pelvic position, muscle balance, and exercises for your posture.
Conservative Back Pain Care: A Harvard Health Discussion
Chiropractic Is Your First Line Of Defense Against Back Pain. Harvard Medical School’s (yes, that Harvard) new spinal care guidelines reinforce the…
Chiropractic and Brain Function: A Research Discussion
Feed Your Brain! Well before brain-boosting ‘bulletproof’ coffee, nootropics and MCT oil became popular trends, Dr. Roger Sperry (a neurobiologist and…
Vitamin E: Sources and Antioxidant Function
Not Your Average Vitamin! Vitamin E (aka tocopherol) was the Vitamin D of the 90’s – it was basically touted as the cure to whatever ailed you. While…
10 Facts About Chiropractic Care
Live Smarter – Get Adjusted! Every day over a million Americans get adjusted, and chiropractors consistently have the highest rated patient…
Spinal Injections: Benefits, Risks and Care Options
What You Need To Know About Spinal Injections You probably know someone whose medical doctor has recommended a spinal injection for their pain –…
Acetaminophen for Back Pain: A Placebo-Controlled Study
Tylenol & Back Pain The 160 million Americans who suffer from low back pain every year, especially those whose go-to for relief is acetominophen (aka…
Vaping vs. Smoking: Health Risks to Consider
Is Vaping Safe? At Ascent Chiropractic our goal from the beginning has been to work with our patients to maximize the way their body works, and that…
Front Squats vs. Back Squats: Technique and Back Comfort
Squats have long been a staple of lifting programs. It’s easy to see why: it’s hands-down the most effective exercise for building strength, speed, and…
Health, Aging and Retirement in the United States
The End of a Trend? The average age of retirement in the US is rising, but that increase in working years isn’t necessarily translating to a more…
Mucus Color: What It Can Tell You About Your Health
The Truth About Mucus Did you know that your sinuses can produce up to 1.5 quarts of mucus every single day?
Spinal Health: Building a Regular Care Routine
“Just Brush & Floss What You Want To Keep!” When dentists are asked about the importance of brushing and flossing, many recommend, “just brush and…
Rear-Facing Car Seats: Why Age and Fit Matter
Why is rear-facing safer than forward-facing? Parents are often tempted to “graduate” their kids from rear-facing to forward-facing car seats as soon…
Chiropractic and Blood Pressure: A Research Review
There’s a Reason Hypertension is Called the “Silent Killer” 70 million Americans, about a third of the US population, have high blood pressure…
Chiropractic Care and Opioid Use: A Study Review
Fighting The War On The Opioid Epidemic. Opioid prescriptions have nearly quadrupled over the past 20 years, despite the fact that the amount of pain…
8 Lifestyle Factors Related to Testosterone Levels
Why Do We Care So Much About Testosterone? There are very few factors more important than testosterone when it comes to overall health and function in…
What to Look for in Patient-Centered Chiropractic Care
The Chiropractor You Choose Does Make A Difference. Chiropractors aren’t all the same. In fact, there’s probably no other healthcare field where the…
Ibuprofen: Safety Questions and Research Findings
There’s A Reason NSAIDs Are Designed For Short-Term Use. Is anything good in excess? Sure, you can make the argument that excess has its place in…
Sitting Posture: Finding Comfortable Positions
Leaning Back For a Healthier Spine. The longstanding conventional wisdom that sitting up straight is best for your back isn’t all its cracked up to be.…
Digital Eyestrain, Sleep and Neck Posture
Minimizing the Negative Effects of Digital Devices. March is National Save Your Vision Month and this year’s focus is on digital eyestrain,…
Understanding Pain as a Warning Signal
Pain is your body’s way of signaling to you that something needs your attention. Think of it as your body saying ‘Pay Attention!’ When a problem occurs…
Physical Fitness and Brain Health: A Research Review
Our Brains Were Wired To Move. For millions of years, our ancestors moved – walking, running, climbing – as an integral part of daily life. Today, most…
Joint Pain: Chiropractic and Medication Considerations
Face it: you’re probably a little hard on your body. At least you are if you’re like most of the patients we see at Ascent Sports & Wellness…
What Is Off-Label Medication Use?
Off-Label Medicine: What You Need To Know. Remember the most recent drug commercial you watched? The list of possible side-effects and complications…
Chiropractic and Depression: A Research Discussion
Improving Depression By Curbing The Inflammation Cycle. Depression is a physical illness caused by inflammation, scientists now believe, after…
Urine Color: What It Can Tell You About Hydration
Want To Keep Closer Tabs On What’s Going On Inside Your Body? Let’s face it, most of us don’t give much thought to our pee before we flush it down. But…
Youth Sports and Chiropractic Care: What to Consider
Youth Sports: The Chiropractic Connection. We love our kids and always encourage them to be their very best. Well, if your children get adjusted,…
Chiropractic Adjustment Safety: Common Concerns
Are Spinal Injections Worth The Risks? Did you know that recent research says that spinal injections can dramatically increase your risk of a vertebral…
Diet and Brain Aging: A Research Review
One Serving Of Leafy Greens Per Day Slows Cognitive Decline While it’s normal for cognitive abilities to decline naturally as we age, a new study from…
Chiropractic Evidence: Addressing Common Criticisms
A Response To Joe Rogan’s Rant On Chiropractic. If you’re a fan of the Joe Rogan Experience, which has grown to become one of, if not the, world’s most…
HIIT for Fitness and Fat Loss: Programming Basics
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is one of the biggest buzzwords in the fitness industry. The basic idea to do short periods of all-out work…
Chiropractic Adjustments and Strength: A Study Review
You’re Stronger With Chiropractic Care. Did you know that a chiropractic adjustment doesn’t just help reduce pain but actually makes you stronger? It’s…
Vitamin D and Respiratory Infections: A Research Review
Vitamin D: The Sunshine Vitamin. Think of Vitamin D as the MVP of the micronutrient game. It’s easily the most researched and talked-about supplement…
Back Pain: Medication, Acupuncture and Chiropractic
We’ve Got a Bone To Pick 24 of them, to be exact, because when it comes to treating spine pain most individuals aren’t getting the whole story on…
Spinal Adjustments and Nervous System Signals: Research
The Physiology of Chiropractic Care The study of the relationship between sensorimotor integration and chiropractic adjustments is helping…
Headache Treatment Options: A Research Overview
Dealing With Migraine or Tension Headaches? After back and neck pain, headaches are one of the most common reasons that patients seek out chiropractic…
Spine Surgery: When Conservative Care Comes First
Surgery Doesn’t Come Without Risks! Traumatic injuries, the aging process, poor biomechanics and the normal wear and tear of daily life can all take a…
Fibromyalgia: Non-Drug Care and Research
What Is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain and hypersensitivity throughout the entire musculoskeletal…
Adding Chiropractic to Medical Care for Acute Back Pain
There’s a reason we do what we do. A recent scientific study demonstrated that 73% of the people experiencing acute low back pain and used both…
6 Tips to Reduce Back Strain While Golfing
Good Spinal Health On The Golf Course Chronic back pain is a common complaint among golfers, but a little effort in keeping good habits can go a long…
Chiropractic Care and Healthcare Costs: Research Review
In the medical world, chiropractic and other forms of nontraditional treatment are often under fire. But when the massive costs associated with the…
Poor Posture: Effects on Comfort and Movement
Alignment & The Human Body As a chiropractor, I often talk about how important posture and alignment are in regard to your body’s state of overall…
Headache Relief: Chiropractic Care Considerations
Bottom Line: Wake up. Go to Work. Suffer with a stiff neck. End the night with a headache. Repeat. Hopefully, this doesn’t sound familiar. But for…
Pregnancy and Chiropractic: Evaluation and Care
Pregnancy & Chiropractic We frequently receive calls from moms-to-be seeking a Brookfield chiropractor specializing in care for pregnant patients. The…
Referred Pain: Why the Source May Be Elsewhere
Treating The Cause Instead Of The Effects Dr. Fabrizio Mancini, president of Parker Chiropractic University, recently appeared on an episode of the…
Can Your Purse Cause Back or Shoulder Pain?
My Bag Is Killing Me! Your purse is stylish, your laptop bag is professional, that diaper bag is practical and your backpack is the epitome of cool.…
7 Desk-Work Habits for Back Comfort
Preventing Back Pain Working At A Desk We’ve talked before on this blog about how long periods spent sitting can destroy your body by contributing to…
Weightlifting Form: A Back-Friendly Checklist
Save Your Back When Lifting! Anyone who has ever injured their back from lifting can tell you how important practicing safe lifting techniques are to…
What to Do Between Chiropractic Appointments
Maximizing The Results of Your Treatment Every patient who walks into our office looking for a chiropractor has their own idea of what they hope to…
TMJ Dysfunction: Causes and Chiropractic Evaluation
What Is TMJ Dysfunction? Temporal Mandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD), also known as TMJ syndrome, is a complex musculoskeletal condition involving the…
Sports Injury Prevention and Chiropractic: Study Review
Chiropractic: Not Just For Injury Rehabilitation! It’s no secret that chiropractic treatment has been shown to be effective at relieving back pain,…
Jerry Rice on Chiropractic Care in the NFL
Jerry Rice Speaks Out About Chiropractic One of the greatest (if not the greatest) receivers to ever play in the NFL is now carrying the ball for…
Posture Assessment and Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic Improves Structural Posture and Enhances Life It’s often said that first impressions are the most important. Whether it’s in your personal…
Cycling Ergonomics: Back, Neck and Joint Comfort
Spring is here, and for millions of Americans that signals the start of cycling season. While cycling is an excellent cardiovascular exercise and a…
5 Habits for Healthy Aging
Put More Years In Your Life & Life In Your Years Most of us wish to have a long and healthy life span. Most importantly, we all wish to remain healthy…
The Banana Stretch: A Back Mobility Demonstration
Did we just hear a doctor sharing the importance of chiropractic adjustments on national tv? Yes, we did.
5 Habits That May Help Improve Your Mood
Beat Your Bad Mood It’s happened to all of us: something annoying or frustrating happens and we end up spending the rest of the day in a bad mood.…
Chiropractic Care and Medical Spending: Study Review
Research Shows Chiropractic Care Saves Healthcare Costs In the medical world, chiropractic and other forms of nontraditional treatment are often under…
Hip Osteoarthritis: Exercise, Weight and Care Options
Osteoarthritis affects 27 million Americans One of the most common joint disorders and the leading cause of disability in adults is osteoarthritis.…
Weekend Sports: Ways to Reduce Injury Risk
Are You A Weekend Warrior? Planning on getting together with the guys for a game of football this weekend? Shooting some hoops or running a 5K? If so,…
Pregnancy Back Pain: Evaluation and Conservative Care
Pain During Pregnancy Isn’t “Normal” It’s surprisingly common for pregnant patients suffering from back pain to not seek help because it’s seen as a…
10 Ways to Build a Consistent Workout Routine
Starting A New Exercise Plan: Sound Familiar? You splurge on new workout clothes and equipment, sign up for the most exciting fitness classes, and hit…
Starting Chiropractic Care: What to Know
What Should You Do Before & After Visiting Your Chiropractor? In doctor’s offices across the United States, back pain is the second-most common…
Chiropractic and Sleep Quality: A Research Review
Common sense tells us that a good night’s sleep contributes to good health. How does care at Ascent Chiropractic help? Chiropractic treatment helps to…
6 Tips for Traveling With Less Back Strain
Avoid Back Pain On Vacation! Travel, whether in a car or airplane, can be stressful on the body and especially the spine. Long hours driving or sitting…
Health and Fitness Apps: An Archived Guide
Put Your Smartphone To Good Use In today’s digital age, we spend more time on our tablets and smartphones than ever before. Some health experts might…
How to Make the Most of Your Workouts
Make the most of your time in the gym! Everyone wants the greatest return on the time spent exercising, and it’s natural to believe that exercising…
Migraine Frequency and Chiropractic: A Study Review
Happiness Is… Not Having A Migraine Many migraine sufferers need pain-killers to manage their pain, but those drugs might actually cause more headaches…
Soft-Tissue Release Therapy for Muscle and Injury Care
The Science Behind Soft Tissue Release Techniques The use of targeted massage treatment can significantly improve many soft tissue and nerve damage…
Golf Performance and Chiropractic: A Research Review
Improving Your Golf Game With Chiropractic Care There’s a reason Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer have all relied on…
Neck Flexibility: Exercise and Treatment Research
Move Better, Feel Better, Live Better When we’re young, we tend to take our extensive range of motion and mobility for granted. But as we get older,…
7 Stretches for Golf Mobility
Preparing Your Body For Golfing In any sport getting your warm up right is vital to preventing injury and enjoying your fitness program. A key part of…
Back and Neck Pain as Causes of Disability
The Global Burden of Disease Study A recent series of studies spearheaded by the World Health Organization present a disappointing irony: while we’ve…
Sciatica: Comparing Chiropractic and Surgical Care
A Better Solution To Treating Sciatica in Milwaukee The debilitating condition known as sciatica is the result of compression or irritation on the…
Ear Infections and Chiropractic: A Research Review
What Is Otitis Media? Otitis media, more commonly known as ear infections, are one of the top reasons for children’s visits to the doctor. Due to the…
7 Gardening Tips for Back and Joint Comfort
After months inside, it’s easy to disregard spinal health when you finally head out to the garden. The best preparation for safe summer gardening is a…
Social Media Use, Sitting and Back Pain
Get Off The Computer! Kids are spending more time now than ever before sitting in front of computer screens as they work on homework, check social…
Chiropractic Care for Children: Common Questions
Pro-Active Pediatric Chiropractic Care One of the greatest rewards of serving the Brookfield, New Berlin & Wauwatosa communities at Ascent Chiropractic…
Back Pain, Muscle Tone and Pain Sensitivity: Research
The Bottom Line: Chiropractic care relaxes muscles and reduces pain thresholds. At Ascent Chiropractic we frequently use chiropractic manipulation to…
5 Vitamins Discussed in Chiropractic Care
Maximizing the Benefits of Chiropractic Care We believe that nutrition plays a vital role for a complete lifetime of health and wellness, which also…
Chiropractic and Medication: A TV Segment Discussion
Dr. Oz: Chiropractic Before Medication! For decades, chiropractic therapy, also called spinal manipulation, has been considered an “alternative”…
Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Symptoms and Care Options
What Is Myofascial Pain? Myofascial tissue is the layer of tissue that surrounds and separates the layers of muscle in your body. Pain in these layers…
Whiplash After a Car Accident: Evaluation and Care
Whiplash: What Is It? Whiplash is the term applied to injuries where the neck is rapidly jolted into flexion and then extension, creating a whip-like…
Microdiscectomy vs. Chiropractic for Sciatica: Study Review
Comparing The Effectiveness of Surgery & Chiropractic Care Sciatica is a catch-all term that generally refers to a sharp, burning pain radiating from…
Tennis Elbow: Symptoms and Treatment Options
What Is Tennis Elbow? Tennis elbow, medically known as lateral epicondylitis, happens if the muscles and tendons in the forearm are pushed to their…
Chiropractic Care: An Infographic Overview
At some point 4 out of every 5 Americans will suffer from low back pain! Back pain is second only to upper-respiratory infections as most common…
Whiplash Symptoms: When to Seek an Evaluation
Preventing Whiplash From Becoming a Chronic Problem Most people have heard of whiplash, a medical complaint caused when one’s neck is rapidly flexed…
After a Car Accident: When to Get Checked for Injuries
Chiropractic Treatment For Brookfield Car Accident Victims The Wisconsin DOT reported nearly 120,000 Wisconsin auto accidents in 2013, and…
Chiropractic Care for Children: Safety and Evidence
Brookfield Pediatric Chiropractic Care It’s a common misconception that chiropractic care is only for adults with bad backs, but as many Brookfield…
Chiropractic and Cardiovascular Health: A Research Review
What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is a neurovascular condition in which the thoracic outlet, the space between the collar bone…
Lifting Technique: Ways to Reduce Back Strain
Check The Object’s Weight Before You Lift It • Test the weight of the load you’re about to lift by seeing how easily it moves with a slight push from…
Back Pain Guidelines and Spinal Manipulation
A Turning Point in the Treatment of Back Pain For decades following the inception of the chiropractic profession in 1895, Doctors of Chiropractic and…
Chiropractic for Older Adults: Function and Research
Chiropractic Helps Prevent Disability In Older Adults Healthcare seems to be something that American seniors are more engaged in today than ever…
Chiropractic Care and Medication Use: Study Review
According to Data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Nearly 50% of Americans are currently taking at least one prescription drug,…
Chiropractic and Athletic Performance: Research Review
Can Chiropractic Improve Your Game? The demands athletes place on their bodies require them to work like finely tuned, well-oiled machines. Especially…
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Explained
An Alternative Approach To Healthcare Millions of people every year explore complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to help alleviate a wide range…
Back Health Basics: Movement and Daily Habits
Avoiding Back Pain As we age and our bodies become more susceptible to damage from every day activities, back pain can become increasingly problematic.…
Workplace Chiropractic Care: On-Site Health Centers
Chiropractic Workplace Wellness Programs Doctors and healthcare professionals are in serious deliberations about the cost value of chiropractic care.…
Car Accident Injuries: Choosing Your Next Steps
Brookfield Chiropractor For Car Accidents Car accidents are one of those things that everyone thinks will never happen to them until it does. Nearly…
Herniated Discs: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
What Is A Herniated Disc? Herniated discs occur when tears in the fibrous, exterior rings of spinal vertebrate discs are severe enough to permit the…
10 Tips to Reduce Winter Slips and Falls
Stay Safe This Winter Snow is lovely and can effectively make an old brick house look like it came straight from a Thomas Kinkade painting. However,…
Anthony Field on His Experience With Chiropractic Care
Is Your Spring Stuck? As the leader of the Australian children’s music group The Wiggles, Anthony Field performs in concerts for over a million…
Can a Chiropractor Help a Herniated Disc?
“My Physician Diagnosed Me With A Disc Herniation. Can You Help?” I hear the same question from patients suffering from disc herniations every week.…
Auto Accident Injuries: Chiropractic Evaluation and Care
Brookfield Auto Accident Chiropractor It’s not uncommon to experience back pain or neck pain following a car accident. In fact, the majority of motor…
Scoliosis: Understanding Conservative Care Options
What Is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is an abnormal, lateral (side-to-side) curvature of the spine. It leads to muscle fatigue and intense pain in sufferers.…
Chiropractic Health Benefits: A Research Overview
Are You Missing Out? If you’re not already a patient at Ascent Chiropractic, you’re probably not aware of the huge benefits (beyond just pain relief)…
Dizziness and Vertigo: Causes and Care Options
What Do We Mean By Dizziness? At Ascent Chiropractic, “dizziness” is a common complaint listed on new patients’ intake forms. It’s a catch-all term…
How to Recognize Common Posture Problems
The Posture Question When I discuss posture with my adolescent patients I often think back to my childhood and being reprimanded by my elders to “stand…
Consumer Reports on Chiropractic for Back Pain
Chiropractic Named The Top Choice For Back Treatment It’s no secret that back pain is one of the most prevalent and costly health conditions in the US…
10 Ways to Manage Everyday Stress
Stressing Out? Have you ever seen the “Stress Reduction Kit” poster that directs the stressed-out user to place the kit on a firm surface, BANG HEAD…
Scoliosis and Chiropractic: A Treatment Discussion
Chiropractic & Scoliosis Learning that your child has scoliosis can be frightening despite the fact that it is a condition that affects between five…
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