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Understanding Disability Ratings
Some workplace injuries are minor and temporary. But others can lead to long-term disablement. Here’s how doctors and government officials rate your disability and determine your benefits.
Sep 7th, 2023

How Low Blood Sugar Can Trigger Migraine Attacks
If you have migraine disease, you probably know most of your triggers, but don’t overlook low blood sugar as a powerful migraine instigator. Here’s what you need to know about the link between hypoglycemia and migraine.
Aug 1st, 2023

How Cryotherapy Works to Treat Your Joint Pain
If you’ve ever placed a bag of frozen peas on a twisted ankle, you’ve practiced a form of cryotherapy and have discovered how cold temperatures can ease your pain. Keep reading to discover how doctors use that concept to treat chronic joint pain. 
Jul 6th, 2023

Understanding Botox® for Non-Cosmetic Uses
Botox® has become a household word, and most understand its cosmetic uses. But if you don’t know Botox’s medical applications — you don’t know the half of it. Here’s how this powerful treatment relieves a range of health conditions.
Jun 2nd, 2023

Understanding the 4-Stage Process of Migraine Attacks
Most think of a migraine attack as a really bad headache, but it's actually only one symptom of a complex disease. Here’s a closer look at the four possible migraine phases and the symptoms they trigger.
Feb 17th, 2023

I Was Hurt on the Job: Can You Help?
Getting injured at work is different from getting hurt elsewhere. In addition to pain, doctor appointments, and lost wages, you have to navigate the legal system. Yes, we can help.
Jan 19th, 2023

4 Medical Uses for Botox® Injections
Before Botox® became a household name known for smoothing etched-in expression lines, it was an effective treatment for multiple medical conditions — and it still is. Here’s the medical side of Botox and how it can help you.
Dec 7th, 2022

Fibromyalgia vs. Arthritis: How to Tell the Difference
When your joints hurt, the pain may stem from a number of culprits, including arthritis or fibromyalgia. But it’s often difficult to tell these two conditions apart. Here’s how to know which condition is affecting your joints.
Oct 5th, 2022

5 Signs Your Migraine Is Almost Over
If you’ve ever experienced a hangover after drinking too much alcohol the night before, you’ve had a glimpse of the aftermath of a migraine headache — kind of. Here’s how to recognize postdrome, the beginning of the end of your migraine attack.
Sep 1st, 2022

What to Do About Chronic Cancer Pain
Cancer demands all your focus on getting rid of it and getting through the treatments. Unfortunately, some of the side effects linger long after your battle, and chronic pain is one of them. Here’s how to handle it.
Aug 1st, 2022

What is Torticollis and How Can Botox® Help?
You turn your head to change lanes and tilt your head to send a text, but what does it mean when these movements occur involuntarily? It may point to a condition called torticollis, and Botox® may be the answer.
Jul 1st, 2022

What to Expect from Your Disability Consultation
A work injury can change your life. What happens if you can no longer walk or use your hand? That’s where workers’ compensation comes in, and it all hinges on your disability consultation. Here’s what you need to know.
Jun 1st, 2022

When to Consider Trigger Point Injections for Your Headaches
There are upwards of 150 kinds of headaches, and each calls for a different treatment. Some respond well to trigger point injections. Here’s a rundown of the headache types we can quell with a simple needle stick. Is your headache on the list?
May 1st, 2022

How Walking Can Be a Key Part of Your Pain Management
If chronic pain keeps you at rest or in bed, you may end up in a vicious cycle of increasing inactivity and ongoing pain. But breaking the cycle is a walk in the park — literally. Here’s how stepping out can curb your pain.
Apr 1st, 2022

What to Do After a Workplace Injury
All injuries are painful and stressful, but if they happen at work, you have the added anxiety about rules, procedures, and protocols. If you get hurt at your workplace in Iowa, here’s an overview of what you should do.
Mar 1st, 2022

5 Benefits of Yoga
Yoga is an ever-increasingly popular form of exercise, but that’s not all it’s good for. Here are five ways yoga can manage — or get rid of — your chronic pain.
Feb 20th, 2022

What Most People Don't Know About Fibromyalgia
You may be familiar with the classic signs of fibromyalgia, such as aches, pain, fatigue, and brain fog, but there’s more to this chronic condition than meets the eye. Here are a few surprising facts about fibromyalgia you may not know.
Jan 1st, 2022

You Don't Have to Live with Migraine Anymore
If you get migraine attacks, you know the severe pain that puts your life on hold for hours or days at a time. But you may not know that you don’t have to let migraine control you. Here’s how to take your life back from the grip of migraine.
Dec 7th, 2021

How Psychological Counseling Can Help with Chronic Pain
When you have chronic pain and nothing seems to help, a physiatrist may have the relief you need. These specialists draw from several medical disciplines — including psychology — to tackle your pain from all angles.
Nov 3rd, 2021

Myths and Facts About Fibromyalgia
If you live with fibromyalgia, you also live with the burden of explaining your condition to people who just don’t understand. Here’s how to counter their misconceptions with the straight facts about fibromyalgia.
Oct 7th, 2021

What Sets Off a Trigger Point?
Call it a cramp, a spasm, or a charley horse, they’re all just different names for the same problem — a trigger point. Find out what triggers trigger points and what you can do to relieve the pain they cause.
Sep 1st, 2021

Can Botox® Help My Chronic Pain?
You know Botox® for its cosmetic uses, but did you know that it actually got its start as a medical treatment? Learn more about the origins of Botox and how it works to quell your ongoing pain.
Aug 5th, 2021

Benefits of a Disability Consultation
After your workplace injury, you got the care you needed and jumped through all the legal hoops. Now the doctors say that nothing more can be done, which means there’s only one thing left to do — a disability consultation.
Jul 9th, 2021

Do Certain Foods Cause Migraines?
Food can make you feel full, happy, nostalgic, rewarded, and even amorous, but did you know it could knock you out of commission with a severe migraine headache? Here’s what you need to know about the relationship between food and migraines.
Jun 13th, 2021

Aging in Your Spine and How it Can Lead to Back Pain
Life expectancy in the US rises every year. If you want to stay active into your golden years, take care of your spine now. Here are some common age-related spine problems that may cramp your style — and your back — as you age.
Apr 1st, 2021

That Pain in Your Arm May Start in Your Neck
Pain is your body’s way of telling you something’s wrong, but the place that hurts isn’t always the problem. For instance, if your arm hurts, your neck might be the culprit. Find out how pain in one place indicates trouble somewhere else.
Mar 1st, 2021

5 Tips to Help Combat Joint Pain
Your joints have served you well for years, and suddenly they’re rebelling. If a lifetime of wear-and-tear has taken its toll on your body’s hinges, here are a few ways to ease the pain and move a little more freely.
Feb 1st, 2021

Myofascial Pain Triggers
A day of yard work or a night of dancing can have your muscles screaming the next morning. But when does muscle pain cross the line and become a serious medical concern? Learn how to spot and stop myofascial pain triggers.
Dec 1st, 2020

Will I Always Have to Live with Fibromyalgia?
The chronic pain of fibromyalgia shadows you wherever you go, whatever you do. It’s ever-present and most unwelcome. Will it ever stop, or will you live with it forever? Read more to find out your fibromyalgia fate.
Nov 1st, 2020

Do I Need a Disability Consultation?
When an injury or illness stops you from doing your job, where do you turn? In Iowa, the Disability Determination Services Bureau has your back. But first, you may need a disability consultation.
Oct 1st, 2020

The 4 Stages of a Migraine
Migraine headaches can be debilitating, but knowing what to expect before and after the pain hits can help you manage the worst of your symptoms and even sidestep them if you heed the warning signs.
Sep 2nd, 2020

3 Knee Pain Solutions that Put a Spring Back in Your Step
Whether you injured your knee in a car accident, playing sports, or falling, or you have no idea why your knee hurts, your priority is getting rid of the pain. Here are three ways to get relief so you can get to the business of healing.
Aug 2nd, 2020

Determining Your Disability — Here's what You Need to Know
From minor cuts and bruises to severed limbs and life-threatening illnesses, workplace injuries can disrupt your life and your career. How do you determine your degree of disability, whether you can go back to work, and how you’ll be compensated?
Jul 7th, 2020

Recognizing the Signs of an Overuse Injury
Just like any machine, the human body breaks down under wear-and-tear. Push it too far, too much, or too often, and you’ll end up with overuse injuries. Here’s how to spot them.
Jun 25th, 2020

The Most Common Causes of Joint Pain
You avoid bending because your knees hurt. Your penship is sloppy because your fingers are too stiff to grip a pen. Your joints are trying to tell you something — find out what it could be.
Feb 1st, 2020

5 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Migraines
Are you a migraineur? Migraines are a debilitating and chronic health issue for millions of Americans. Find out how you can help reduce your migraine risk and enjoy more migraine-free days.
Jan 21st, 2020

A New Approach to Treating Chronic Pain
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 11 to 40 percent of adults in the United States suffer from chronic pain. Chronic pain may limit an individual’s ability to walk or move, which interferes with daily activities.
Nov 15th, 2019

The Emotional Aspect of Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is the worst. It’s always there, running in the background of your life. It slowly drains your energy, wallet, and sanity. You go from professional to professional, seeking help, with mixed results.
Oct 28th, 2019

Non Opioid Options for Treating Pain
Opioids are by far one of the most effective methods for treating chronic pain, regardless of whether it is moderate to severe. Unfortunately, however, opioids are extremely addictive and they can also lead to long term health problems if they are ...
Oct 9th, 2019

Managing Chronic Back Pain
Chronic back pain can be debilitating for many individuals. Having chronic back pain can put a halt on many activities you enjoy doing every day. Managing your pain in your daily life is a constant struggle, but there are a number of ways in which ...
Jul 31st, 2019

Pain Management For Migraines
Migraines can be a painful and debilitating illness for people who suffer from them. Currently, there is no long-term cure for migraines but there are a multitude of options to choose from to alleviate immediate or impending symptoms. In this article, ...
Jul 5th, 2019

Intermittent Fasting
If you have been paying attention to diet trends within the last few years, you may have already heard of, or even tried, Intermittent Fasting. Intermittent Fasting is a relatively new concept that took on some popularity back in 2012. Some health ...
May 18th, 2019

The Health Benefits of Walking
There are a number of prominent benefits of doing an activity such as walking. Walking is free and extremely easy. Although walking may not seem like a good form of exercise it has several health benefits both physically and emotionally. Here we will ...
Apr 30th, 2019

Practicing Mindfulness
Recently, you may have heard of people using mindfulness inlife to help them get through the day. The concept and practice of mindfulness has been growing rapidly in many different health circles. What is it about mindfulness that is making it a rising ...
Mar 27th, 2019

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has become an increasingly popular term over the years. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT is used to help people who may be suffering from psychological disorders. CBT does this by helping people change the way they think ...
Feb 25th, 2019

Managing Spasticity
Spasticity is defined as uncontrollable continuous contractions in muscles. Spasticity affects more than twelves million people around the globe. Many of the people affected by spasticity suffer from cerebral palsy and multiple sclerosis. Treating ...
Feb 20th, 2019

Technology To Help You Stay Healthy
Nowadays there are so many apps and programs that people can download that will help them reach and stay healthy. Depending on what your health goals are, there is most likely a piece of technology that can help you get there. Different health devices ...
Feb 5th, 2019