July 24, 2023
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 lower back down one leg to your foot, you might be experiencing …
Chiropractic
June 19, 2023
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 pelvis to the base of your spine, are usually very stable joints. They have …
May 1, 20231
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 relief. The thousands of patients we’ve seen at our chiropractic clinic in Brookfield can tell you that …
April 3, 2023
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 dealing with low back pain from sitting all day, I can tell …
March 20, 2023
Can a chiropractor help Degenerative Disc Disease?
If you’re one of the thousands of patients who’ve walked into our Brookfield chiropractic office looking for help with chronic back pain, you know how debilitating it can be. And if you’re one …
March 6, 2023
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 likely spent the following days unable to put weight on …
February 13, 2023
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 talked about at our chiropractic clinic in Brookfield or it may have come up …
January 23, 20232
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 children when their outstretched arm is pulled or twisted. It’s most commonly seen in children …
January 9, 20231
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 stick with our New Year’s resolutions to exercise, get fit, and strive toward …
December 19, 2022
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 less-competitive Elmbrook United U6 Soccer League, the single most important skill in any soccer …
December 12, 2022
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 that runs from your sacrum (or tailbone) to the outside of your hip. …
November 21, 2022
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 exercise, and is it good for your spine and shoulders? It’s a …
October 24, 2022
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 some point in our lives.
And if you’re …
October 3, 2022
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?” surprisingly often. The answer is a definitive yes, chiropractors are real doctors, …
September 19, 2022
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 decades. The 10,000 step goal is still the pre-programmed activity goal on many …
September 12, 2022
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 to your quads. But it also means you’re spending hours upon hours …
September 6, 20221
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 is ‘tech neck,’ even if you don’t know it …
August 29, 2022
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 don’t think about your kids’ backpacks other than to make sure they have everything they need.
But …
August 8, 2022
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, regulate our hormones, perform at our best on the field and in the office, and …
July 25, 2022
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 your bedroom, being forced to listen to the …
July 11, 2022
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 the next is as wide as it is in chiropractic. And, as many of our …
July 5, 2022
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 changes in a woman’s body that accompany a baby on the way can be, well, less …
June 20, 2022
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 start tightening, and before long you’re getting a stabbing sensation every …
June 13, 2022
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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 embarrassingly simple — yet we keep inventing ways to cloud, over-complicate, and obscure the …
June 6, 2022
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 Brookfield WI, I can tell you that our spine problems – collectively …
May 31, 2022
“Why do I have arthritis?”
May is Arthritis Awareness Month, and at Brookfield chiropractor Ascent Chiropractic we wanted to take the opportunity to remind our patients and readers that it’s a good time to check on the status of your …
May 23, 2022
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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 ibuprofen, diclofenac or prednisone to treat an injury, like an ankle sprain or wrenched back, actually increases…
May 16, 2022
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, it can be tempting to replace your entire shoe rack with flip-flops as …
May 9, 2022
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. It’s no surprise that back pain and neck pain are by …
May 2, 2022
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 inevitably seek to tweak it, complicate it, and tweak it some more, until it …
April 18, 2022
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 type of knee pain I treat as a chiropractor in Brookfield, WI. And it can …
April 11, 2022
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 certainly the most common reason patients seek us out …
April 4, 2022
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 not alone. The makeshift home offices everyone’s been confined to since the pandemic …
March 28, 2022
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, physical therapists, massage therapists, and personal trainers alike – extol the soft-tissue benefits of …
March 14, 2022
What’s that noise? And why does it feel so good?
Almost everyone at some point or another has turned their head and heard a loud CRACK(!) … and probably gotten cringes from everyone within earshot. So the idea of a …
February 28, 2022
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 acid reflux is. It’s an extremely common condition that’s a chronic problem for over 60 …
February 21, 2022
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, and nearly all of us (around 85%) will deal with it at …
February 7, 2022
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. Your core musculature impacts everything you do, even activities that you wouldn’t necessarily associate with …
January 31, 20221
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 to clear your airways of mucus and other irritants can put serious strain …
January 17, 2022
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, national headlines, and mounting political pressure, we just had the deadliest year on record. Data …
January 10, 2022
“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 patient asked me last week at Ascent Chiropractic.
The connection is easy to miss, …
December 27, 2021
Make 2022 your year for maximizing your health!
When January first rolls around, the season of excess quickly transforms to a season of new expectations – more than 40% of Americans report making New Year’s resolutions. But 80% of those …
December 21, 2021
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 before the pandemic, the number of people dealing with back pain has jumped by …
December 13, 2021
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 bolt. It’s not an uncommon phenomenon for patients walking through our doors at …
December 6, 2021
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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 make your heart healthier. Research by NASA has even shown that a nap …
November 29, 2021
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 having someone who can manually treat you, who really knows how to adjust and
November 15, 2021
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 search will provide you with an endless number of overly-complicated workout programs by Instagram-famous fitness …
November 8, 2021
So you tore your labrum. Now what?
If you break your arm, you’re headed straight to the nearest emergency room – do not pass GO and do not collect $200. And if it’s displaced or comminuted, you’re almost certainly getting …
October 18, 2021
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 at home. And, for better or worse, the blurry mix of work, life, …
October 11, 2021
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 belief, is your friend – it’s your body’s way of signaling to you that something …
September 27, 20212
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 joints ache more now that fall is upon us and the temperature …
September 20, 2021
“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 (which, by the way, are now totally gone) but left being able …
September 7, 2021
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 worse in the coming years, thanks to a combination of desk-bound work and …
August 30, 2021
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 mostly working from home. And it’s not changing anytime soon, as …
August 16, 2021
They’re debilitating. They cost the U.S. billions. And science is finally starting to pay attention.
Any headache specialist in practice today will admit that we’re still in the stone ages in regards to understanding and treating headache disorders. Granted, the …
August 9, 2021
Can the #backcrackchallenge hurt you?
TikTok challenges usually take the form of teenagers being idiots for viral fame and attention. Like eating a Tide pod. Or the #peeyourpantschallenge (don’t worry, I don’t get it either). But they’ve recently expanded …
July 19, 2021
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 against the “tunnel” that surrounds them and become inflamed. The medical term is De Quervain’s …
July 6, 20211
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 the spread of germs. Pharmacists ask about allergies to medication to prevent dangerous reactions. Your dentist …
April 12, 20211
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 study after study shows that chiropractic (by itself or combined with active physical therapy) is hands-down your …
January 20, 2020
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 woken up that morning with severe neck pain. She had …
January 13, 2020
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 reports that nearly 20% of Americans have complained of neck pain …
January 6, 20201
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 paroxysmal positional vertigo, more commonly referred to as positional vertigo. …
September 9, 2019
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 life – research has shown that chiropractic care provides a wealth of benefits …
September 4, 20193
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 until you get a satisfying “pop!”, your neck feels a bit …
July 9, 20191
“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 week who didn’t even realize we could help with TMJ problems. She had …
June 10, 20191
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 studies supporting it’s effectiveness. That being said, while it’s nice to know the science …
May 13, 2019
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 about causing a stroke by cracking their neck.…
April 22, 201912
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 out of pain – that come with regularly seeing a chiropractor.…
February 4, 20192
Chiropractic Helping IBS?
Everyone at one time or another has experienced the discomfort of bloating, gas, irritable bowel, constipation, diarrhea and other digestive disorders, and over $80 billion is spent every year on controlling these symptoms. And because your bowels …
January 21, 20191
Avoid Back and Shoulder Pain When Shoveling Snow!
Every winter – including this past weekend – I see patients with the same shoveling-induced back injuries and pain at Ascent Chiropractic. It’s no secret that shoveling snow is exhausting. It can …
January 10, 2019
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 be a little scared of getting adjusted.…
November 19, 201811
The Case For Chiropractic
As research supporting the clinical effectiveness of chiropractic continues to grow, the greater community of health care providers is increasingly seeing chiropractic care as a a cost-effective alternative to traditional medical care for back pain and …
September 4, 201820
“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 relief from the pain in their feet. Many of those dealing with …
July 15, 20182
Live Smarter – Get Adjusted!
Every day over a million Americans get adjusted, and chiropractors consistently have the highest rated patient satisfaction out of all healthcare professionals, so it’s no surprise that the number of those benefitting from chiropractic care …
August 28, 20175
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What Is Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain and hypersensitivity throughout the entire musculoskeletal system. The term comes from the greek words “fibro” (fibers), “myo” (muscle) and “algia” (pain); literally, “pain in the muscle fibers”.…
August 12, 20177
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 health and wellbeing. But what does it mean to have “good alignment”, and why …
August 4, 2017
Treating The Cause Instead Of The Effects
Dr. Fabrizio Mancini, president of Parker Chiropractic University, recently appeared on an episode of the popular daytime tv show The Doctors to discuss how “that pain might not be what you think,” emphasizing …
July 18, 20177
What Is TMJ Dysfunction?
Temporal Mandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD), also known as TMJ syndrome, is a complex musculoskeletal condition involving the teeth and mandible in conjunction with the surrounding nerves, ligaments, connective tissue, and the 68 pairs of muscles that …
July 2, 201717
Research Shows Chiropractic Care Saves Healthcare Costs
In the medical world, chiropractic and other forms of nontraditional treatment are often under fire. When the massive costs associated with the healthcare system are considered, it’s no surprise that many are looking …
June 13, 201722
What Should You Do Before & After Visiting Your Chiropractor?
In doctor’s offices across the United States, back pain is the second-most common complaint brought in by patients. The causes of back pain are numerous and vary depending on age, …
May 16, 20174
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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, the cumulative effect of wear and tear on our spines often causes altered …
April 22, 20171
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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 of tissue is caused by concentrated areas of hypersensitivity (trigger points) that can develop …
April 11, 2017
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Comparing The Effectiveness of Surgery & Chiropractic Care
Sciatica is a catch-all term that generally refers to a sharp, burning pain radiating from the lower back down the leg resulting from irritation to the sciatic nerve. In many cases, the …
March 26, 20172
What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is a neurovascular condition in which the thoracic outlet, the space between the collar bone and rib cage through which blood vessels and nerves pass through, becomes compressed. This often results in …
Another Reason To Choose Chiropractic? Chiropractic Care Reduces Dependence On Medication [Research]
March 12, 20174
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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, up 5% from just 10 years ago.
- 1 out of every 5 Americans are on at
September 6, 20162
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 audience members each year. Since 1991, the group has earned 17 gold, 12 platinum, …
August 18, 2016
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 that can describe a number of symptoms which may be present in any combination in a …
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