Sciatica Symptoms, Causes & Care Options in Brookfield
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Fibromyalgia: Non-Drug Care and Research
What Is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain and hypersensitivity throughout the entire musculoskeletal…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…