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...]
Coping with Migraines at Work
The debilitating nature of migraines can have a significant impact on a person's overall quality of life. According to the American Migraine Foundation, there are about 113 million workdays lost every year due to crippling migraine attacks. All the … [Read more...]
When to See a Pain Management Specialist for Knee Pain
Occasional knee pain is common, especially if you are active in your daily life. Your knee can hurt if you had a particularly long day spent on your feet or if you pushed yourself a little too much during your workout. Knee pain usually goes away … [Read more...]
Top Causes of Joint Pain and Relief Options
Joint pain has many different causes, thereby requiring different treatments. Whether the inflammation or injury is sports-related, age-related, job-related, or accident-related, the pain can be successfully treated so you can get back to enjoying … [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...]
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...]
