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From Text Neck To Nintendo Thumb: 5 Injuries For The Modern Era

July 27, 2020
From Text Neck To Nintendo Thumb: 5 Injuries For The Modern Era

WhatsAppitis. Selfie elbow. iPad Shoulder. They’re all injuries caused by our hapless addiction to hand-held technology. We see patients every day at Ascent Chiropractic with repetitive stress injuries due to gadget overuse, so if you’re being affected by these modern-day ailments, don’t worry – you’re not alone!

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Get Moving Again – A Sedentary Lifestyle Is More Harmful Than You Think

June 29, 2020
Get Moving Again – A Sedentary Lifestyle Is More Harmful Than You Think

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 couch potato. Being sedentary goes hand in hand with staying indoors. There’s probably never been more opportunity to stay at home and binge television series […]

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Can A Chiropractor Help Occipital Neuralgia?

June 1, 20201
Can A Chiropractor Help Occipital Neuralgia?

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 patients with back pain, neck pain, tension and migraine headaches, shoulder pain and knee and ankle injuries walk into our office literally every day. But then we’ll […]

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8 Reasons NOT To See A Chiropractor

May 4, 20201
8 Reasons NOT To See 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 all the benefits of getting regular chiropractic care. However, there are some people who just won’t be convinced, so if you’re looking for reasons not to see a chiropractor, here are […]

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7 Surprising Chiropractic Fixes

February 24, 20201
7 Surprising Chiropractic Fixes

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 Ascent Chiropractic. But whether you’re an elite athlete or just looking to live your best life, research has shown there’s a wealth of additional health benefits you probably […]

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The Research On Chiropractic Maintenance Care – How Often Should You See A Chiropractor For Optimal Spinal Health?

December 23, 2019
The Research On Chiropractic Maintenance Care – How Often Should You See A Chiropractor For Optimal Spinal Health?

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 Chiropractic come in because they’re in pain, and their main priority is getting back to feeling good.

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Can A Chiropractor Fix Plantar Fasciitis?

December 9, 20192
Can A Chiropractor Fix Plantar Fasciitis?

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. Also known as “heel pain syndrome” (some super creative naming going on there), plantar fasciitis is by far the most common foot problem I see at Ascent Chiropractic in […]

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4 Reasons Chiropractic Care Needs To Be Your FIRST Option For Back & Neck Pain

October 22, 20187
4 Reasons Chiropractic Care Needs To Be Your FIRST Option For Back & Neck Pain

Four Reasons To Use Chiropractic FIRST! At Ascent Chiropractic, we’re constantly reminding our Brookfield-area patients that the order of priority for treating back and neck problems should be chiropractic first, drugs second, and surgery only as a last resort.

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More People Find Relief With Chiropractic Than Medical Care Alone

September 24, 201867
More People Find Relief With Chiropractic Than Medical Care Alone

Studies Show: Chiropractic Improves Healthcare Outcomes! For years progressive doctors have been fighting to effect one of the worst epidemics ever: addiction to prescription pain medications. But it’s an uphill battle, thanks to a pharmaceutical industry that has billions of dollars to spend on lobbying and advertising. In the United States alone, over 300 million […]

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What The Color Of Your Snot Says About Your Health

May 28, 20182
What The Color Of Your Snot Says 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?

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Remember To Brush & Floss… Your Spine?

May 21, 201814
Remember To Brush & Floss… Your Spine?

“Just Brush & Floss What You Want To Keep!” When dentists are asked about the importance of brushing and flossing, many recommend, “just brush and floss what you want to keep!”

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Your Pain Is Your Friend?

March 15, 2018
Your Pain Is Your Friend?

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 in our body, whether due to stress, spinal misalignment, or degenerative changes, our body uses pain as a signal for us to pay attention and take action. But […]

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What’s Off-Label Medicine and Why Should You Care?

March 5, 20181
What’s Off-Label Medicine and Why Should You Care?

Off-Label Medicine: What You Need To Know. Remember the most recent drug commercial you watched? The list of possible side-effects and complications probably included everything from diarrhea to death.

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Chiropractic Improving Depression? Connecting the Dots [Research]

March 1, 201811
Chiropractic Improving Depression? Connecting the Dots [Research]

Improving Depression By Curbing The Inflammation Cycle. Depression is a physical illness caused by inflammation, scientists now believe, after unexpected results from clinical trials have shown that treating inflammation seems to alleviate depression. Over 18 million Americans, around 6.7 percent of the U.S. population, suffer from depression in a given year. It’s a condition that affects […]

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Why Spinal Surgery Should Only Be Considered As A Last Resort [Research]

October 23, 2017
Why Spinal Surgery Should Only Be Considered As A Last Resort [Research]

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 toll on your spine. Damage to any part of your spine or pressure on the nerves exiting it can lead to back pain, something that 80% of all Americans will […]

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Is This the Beginning of a New Trend?

August 26, 2017
Is This the Beginning of a New Trend?

Bottom Line: A recent scientific study demonstrated that 73% of the people experiencing acute low back pain and used both standard medical care AND recommended chiropractic care experienced either significant improvement or complete relief vs. 17% of people who just used standard medical care. That’s a remarkable discovery.

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Happiness is… Not Having a Headache

August 12, 2017
Happiness is… Not Having a Headache

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 millions of people this is their daily cycle. The good news? It doesn’t need to be that way. Studies have shown that people who utilize chiropractic care can improve […]

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Is Your Purse the Cause of Your Back Pain?

August 1, 201711
Is Your Purse the Cause of Your Back 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. But carrying the wrong kind of bag, or even carrying the right kind of bag in the wrong way, could also be the source of your neck, back […]

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Do You Realize How Smart You Are?

August 1, 2017
Do You Realize How Smart You Are?

Bottom Line In a world of dangerous medications, risky surgeries, and the cost of healthcare being the number one cause of personal bankruptcy, doing what you can to get well soon and stay well for as long as you can is what can we say, simply genius. Many of the most respected healthcare organizations in […]

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Working At A Desk Doesn’t Have To Be Painful! Follow These 7 Back Health Tips

July 28, 2017
Working At A Desk Doesn’t Have To Be Painful! Follow These 7 Back Health Tips

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 spinal degeneration, heart disease, and other health problems. But for many of our patients in Brookfield, Wauwatosa and New Berlin, sitting at desk for eight hours every day at […]

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How To Maximize the Benefits of Getting Adjusted By Your Chiropractor

July 25, 20173
How To Maximize the Benefits of Getting Adjusted By Your Chiropractor

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 achieve with chiropractic care. Some want a quick fix, others are seeking rehabilitation and management of a longer-term problem. Many patients we see in our office are not dealing […]

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Want Better Posture? See Your Chiropractor!

July 8, 20176
Want Better Posture? See Your Chiropractor!

Chiropractic Improves Structural Posture and Enhances Life It’s often said that first impressions are the most important. Whether it’s in your personal or business life, your posture can speak volumes before you even utter a word. The improved posture that comes with regular chiropractic care can make a dramatic difference in self-confidence.

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Live Healthier, Longer: 5 Research-Backed Secrets To Extending Your Healthy Years

July 8, 20172
Live Healthier, Longer: 5 Research-Backed Secrets To Extending Your Healthy Years

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 and active for as long as we’re alive. However, with human life changing dramatically over the last century, never before has the risk of […]

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Dr. Oz: “Back Pain Whisperers” & the Banana Stretch

July 6, 20171

Did we just hear a doctor sharing the importance of chiropractic adjustments on national tv? Yes, we did.

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Weight Loss + Exercise + Chiropractic = A Better Solution To Hip Osteoarthritis

June 28, 201716
Weight Loss + Exercise + Chiropractic = A Better Solution To Hip Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis affects an estimated 27 million Americans. One of the most common joint disorders and the leading cause of disability in adults is osteoarthritis. Studies have found that weight loss can decrease the frequency of knee dysfunction and disability in individuals with osteoarthritis, but until recently there has been limited research on the effectiveness of […]

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Get Better Zzz’s: Chiropractic Care Can Improve Your Quality of Sleep [Research]

June 10, 20171
Get Better Zzz’s: Chiropractic Care Can Improve Your Quality of Sleep [Research]

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 reduce the pain and associated anxiety of spinal misalignments which often interfere with sleep patterns. Improved sleep, in turn, has been shown to enhance immunity and your ability to fight illness.

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6 Ways To Keep Traveling From Being A Pain In The Back This Summer

June 8, 2017
6 Ways To Keep Traveling From Being A Pain In The Back This Summer

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 on an airplane has the potential to leave you stiff and sore, but following these tips can help make sure you don’t suffer the summer vacation back pain […]

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The Secret To Reducing Migraine Frequency By 90% WITHOUT Medication

May 29, 20171
The Secret To Reducing Migraine Frequency By 90% WITHOUT Medication

Happiness Is… Not Having A Migraine Many migraine sufferers need pain-killers to manage their pain, but those drugs might actually cause more headaches that they prevent. Recent research suggests that overusing medication causes extra headaches in 1 out of every 4 migraine sufferers. The good news is that there are natural solutions that won’t cause […]

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Fixing Back Pain: Improving Resting Muscle Tone and Pain Thresholds with Chiropractic Treatment

May 1, 2017
Fixing Back Pain: Improving Resting Muscle Tone and Pain Thresholds with Chiropractic Treatment

The Bottom Line: Chiropractic care relaxes muscles and reduces pain thresholds. At Ascent Chiropractic we frequently use chiropractic manipulation to treat patients’ lumbar spine conditions. Many studies have shown that lumbar spine adjustments are one of the most effective treatment options for those suffering with pain in their low back. But how do chiropractic adjustments […]

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Dr. Oz Explains Why Chiropractic Is A Better Option Than Medication

April 27, 2017

Dr. Oz Explains Why Chiropractic Is A Better Option Than Medication For decades, chiropractic therapy, also called spinal manipulation, has been considered an “alternative” treatment for back pain. But as Dr. Oz explains in the video above, recent research has shown that chiropractic can be even more effective than pain medication for the 80% of […]

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Your Spine Is In Good Hands: Infographic

April 2, 20173
Your Spine Is In Good Hands: Infographic

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 medical reason for visits to the doctor’s office. The good news is that over 95% of all low back pain cases are caused by biomechanical dysfunction that can be […]

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Back Pain 101: What Actually Is A Herniated Disc & How Do You Fix It?

January 14, 20172
Back Pain 101: What Actually Is A Herniated Disc & How Do You Fix It?

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 fleshy, inner portion of these discs (the nucleus pulposus) to bulge and extend past the injured, outer rings. Sometimes called a “bulged” or “slipped” disc, a herniated disc involves damage […]

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How Anthony Field of The Wiggles Got His “Wiggle” Back With Chiropractic Care

September 6, 20162

Is Your Spring Stuck? As 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, three double-platinum, and ten multi-platinum awards for sales of over 17 million DVDs and 4 million albums. Witnessing […]

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Do You Have A Posture Problem? Here’s How To Find Out

August 17, 20162
Do You Have A Posture Problem? Here’s How To Find Out

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 up straight!” or “quit slouching!” or “sit up and tighten your core!” But as annoying as it was then, I hope that parents here in Brookfield, Brookfield and New […]

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Scoliosis: Why Chiropractic Is One Of Your Best Options For Treatment

July 27, 20161
Scoliosis: Why Chiropractic Is One Of Your Best Options For Treatment

Chiropractic & Scoliosis Learning that your child has scoliosis can be frightening despite the fact that it is a condition that affects between five and seven million people in the United States alone. Suddenly being faced with the prospects of corrective treatments and talks of bracing or even surgery can have any parent on edge, […]

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Ascent Chiropractic

16620 W Bluemound Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005
Phone: 262-345-4166
Fax: 262-753-6908
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