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The 8 Best Yoga Poses For Low Back Pain Relief

September 21, 20202
The 8 Best Yoga Poses For Low Back Pain Relief

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 that can be traced back to the amount of time Americans spend sitting on our butts all day. In fact, 54% of low back pain cases can be […]

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No Meds For Back Pain, Says New American College of Physicians Guidelines

September 8, 2020
No Meds For Back Pain, Says New American College of Physicians Guidelines

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, natural therapies, according to updated guidelines from the American College of Physicians. Opioids are one of the most commonly prescribed medications for pain relief. But they’re also […]

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How To Get Rid of Sciatica, Hip & Lower Back Pain with Piriformis Stretches

April 27, 20203
How To Get Rid of Sciatica, Hip & Lower Back Pain with Piriformis Stretches

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 pain that spreads down to the legs and feet. While there are several potential causes of inflammation of the sciatic nerve, one common cause is something called piriformis syndrome. […]

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Building a Better Butt: Upgrading Your Glute Workouts

February 10, 2020
Building a Better Butt: Upgrading Your Glute Workouts

“Work your glutes!” If you’ve ever been treated for low back, sacroiliac or pelvic problems at Ascent Chiropractic, you’re probably sick of hearing me talk about the importance of glute strength.

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Why Do We Use Foot Levelers Custom Orthotics?

January 27, 20203
Why Do 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. It’s not the first time, and there’s a reason they’re the only orthotics maker I trust for my patients.

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Deadlifts Causing Low Back Pain? Save Your Spine By Doing This Instead

July 22, 20192
Deadlifts Causing Low Back Pain? Save Your Spine By Doing This Instead

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 load a barbell up with weight, grab it with a shoulder-width grip, plant your feet on the floor and pull until the weights come off the floor.

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You’re (Probably) Doing Pushups Wrong – Here’s Why

October 29, 20183
You’re (Probably) Doing Pushups Wrong – Here’s Why

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 pretty, and unfortunately, few people ever get better.

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Can Sitting On An Exercise Ball Save You From Back Pain At Work?

October 9, 20182
Can Sitting On An Exercise Ball Save You From Back Pain At Work?

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 any well-equipped gym) moved from fitness centers to the office in a big way. Desk jockeys rolled them into their cubicles en masse, convinced that sitting for eight hours straight […]

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Seriously, Stop Doing Sit-ups! (Do These Exercises Instead)

August 27, 20183
Seriously, Stop Doing Sit-ups! (Do These Exercises Instead)

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 chiropractor, over the past ten years I’ve seen many ridiculous fitness trends come and go, and it’s finally time for sit-ups and crunches – mainstays of core and abdominal training […]

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Fixing Anterior Pelvic Tilt (“Butt & Gut Syndrome”)

August 6, 20181
Fixing Anterior Pelvic Tilt (“Butt & Gut Syndrome”)

How to correct anterior pelvic tilt (SIT happens!) Your pelvis is essential in allowing you walk, run, and lift weights. It’s also incredibly important for proper posture. Anterior pelvic tilt (in which your “hip” bones tip forward and your tailbone tilts up and back) is by far the most common posture problem I see at […]

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Study: Tylenol No Better Than Placebo For Back Pain; Chiropractic Still Unmatched

June 25, 20181
Study: Tylenol No Better Than Placebo For Back Pain; Chiropractic Still Unmatched

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 Tylenol/Paracetamol), might be surprised to find out that the medications they’re taking are causing more problems than they’re fixing.

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For A Healthier Back, Don’t Sit Up Straight(?)

March 22, 2018
For A Healthier Back, Don’t Sit Up Straight(?)

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. Now that advice has been turned on its head by a new study that suggests leaning back while sitting at a desk is actually much more spine-friendly. Back pain […]

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Think Before You Lift: Preventing Back Injuries

March 23, 20171
Think Before You Lift: Preventing Back Injuries

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 your hands or your feet. • A small size doesn’t always mean a light weight! Make Sure The Load Is Balanced & Packed Correctly • […]

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Even the American Medical Association Suggests Chiropractic First For Low Back Pain

March 17, 2017
Even the American Medical Association Suggests Chiropractic First For Low Back Pain

A Turning Point in the Treatment of Low Back Pain For decades following the inception of the chiropractic profession in 1895, Doctors of Chiropractic and Medical Doctors were often at odds with each other. It culminated in a ruling by a federal judge that the American Medical Association had engaged in an unlawful conspiracy “to […]

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Consumer Reports Ranks Chiropractic #1 for Back Pain

August 5, 20166

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 and has also proven to be one of the most difficult to treat. The good news is that a new Consumer Reports survey ranks manual therapy, in particular […]

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Ascent Chiropractic

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

  • EVERYTHING You Know About Stretching Is Wrong Jan 11

    Quite a stretch: Stretching myths debunked! There are lots of reasons people...

  • 5 Resolutions We Should All Be Making For Our Physical & Mental Health In 2021 Jan 4

    Here’s How To Start the New Year Off Right! The Year-That-Must-Not-Be-Named is...

  • Don’t Have Time For A Full Workout? Try Exercise “Snacks” Instead Dec 28

    Exercise doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing. If you don’t have the time...

  • Use Acupressure to Clear Congested Sinuses in 30 Seconds Dec 21

    Stuffy sinuses are no fun. Especially in 2020, where every sniffle is...

  • Cortisone Steroid Injections: Can They Actually Make Things Worse?! Dec 14

    Cortisone Shots: The good, the bad and the ugly. Cortisone has been...

  • The Best Social-Distanced 2020 Holiday Events in Southeastern Wisconsin Dec 7

    Get out of the house & celebrate the holidays! Amid the current...

  • Honey Relieves Cold Symptoms Better Than Antibiotics & OTC Medications [Study] Nov 30

    Honey: A natural remedy for the common cold. Temperatures in Wisconsin are...

  • Life Pro Tip: Keep Your Wallet Out Of Your Back Pocket To Avoid Back Pain Nov 23

    A big wallet can cause big back problems! When it comes to...

  • COVID-19: Can Melatonin Help Protect Against Coronavirus? [Study] Nov 16

    New research shows sleep aid supplement can reduce COVID risk by 30%....

  • A Comprehensive, Evidence-Based Guide To the New Science of Treating Low Back Pain Nov 9

    Mainstream medicine has failed people with low back pain. Low back pain...

  • Does Caffeine Help Relieve Headaches? Nov 2

    Caffeine can relieve migraine headaches, but there’s a catch. The relationship between...

  • 5 Ways To Optimize Your Workspace Ergonomics – Whether At Home Or At The Office Oct 26

    At home or the office, ergonomics matter! If you spend most of...

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