When you're recovering from an injury or surgery, you'll recover most quickly and thoroughly if you are under the care of a doctor who specializes in physical medicine. Physical medicine providers – also called physiatrists – know how to implement … [Read more...]
Tips on Choosing the Best Pain Management Center
You learn about pain when you're little, after suffering minor injuries such as cuts and scrapes. As an adult, if you have chronic pain due to an underlying health condition or a sports injury, you will be well-served by visiting a physician at a … [Read more...]
Injured on The Job? Know Your Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Have you been injured while on the job? Do you need medical treatment but worry about your doctor's bills, lost wages, and more? You should know your workers' compensation benefits as outlined by the federal government and the state of Missouri. … [Read more...]
Getting The Right Treatment From Workers’ Compensation Doctors
If you have sustained an injury as a worker, you deserve care from a physician group that understands the workers' compensation process, including injuries and benefits. Whatever care you need, the professional staff at Core Medical Center can ensure … [Read more...]
Most Common Workers’ Comp Injuries
Workers' compensation covers expenses incurred from any type of job injury or illness, from manual labor to desk jobs and everything in between. Any worker can suffer a work-related injury, and the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics … [Read more...]
Is Interventional Pain Management for Me?
If you have a condition or injury that is causing you pain, interventional pain management may be the solution to effectively treat the root cause of your symptoms. Interventional pain management uses a variety of different techniques and treatments … [Read more...]
Tips for Preventing Shoulder Pain at Work
Whether you have a desk job or a more physical job, you can develop shoulder pain due to your various repetitive movements and your posture while performing them. Using a mouse at your desk requires certain unnatural motions and a lack of full … [Read more...]
Why Visit a Pain Specialist for Neck Pain Relief
Neck pain is a common complaint among American adults. Sometimes, patients get lucky and their neck pain goes away without seeing a specialist. If neck pain persists or worsens, however, don't wait to see a pain specialist. Neck pain can interfere … [Read more...]
Underlying Causes of Lower Back Pain
Have you been experiencing consistent lower back pain? Improper posture and overworking may be causing it. It might be a passing pain that disappears with some care. However, some underlying causes of lower back pain may require medical … [Read more...]
Physical Therapist vs. Chiropractor: What’s the Difference?
Physical therapists (PTs) and chiropractors are medical professionals who can help patients control and alleviate physical pain, oftentimes using hands-on therapeutic treatments. These specialists are not medical doctors, but they do have extensive … [Read more...]
