MAPS MEDICAL BLOG
Our goal is to provide an informative page where we will share some of the latest insights and developments, resources, and information on pain management. We hope it will be valuable to our patients and their families and provide the most up-to-date information on new treatments, medications, and procedures for lasting pain relief.
From the team at MAPS – Be well and we look forward to treating you.
Chicago’s New Leader in Treating Varicose and Spider Veins
Blueish, elevated, clearly visible veins behind the knees, thighs, or along the legs. Many children first learn about varicose and spider veins by spotting them on their parents or grandparent, and attribute it to age. But varicose and spider veins have nothing to do...
How MAPS Relieves Chronic Back Pain Without Surgery
Have you ever tried to complete a task, only to experience sudden, searing back pain? If so, you're not alone. According to the Health Policy Institute, approximately 65 million Americans have recently gone through some form of back pain. Meanwhile, 16 million...
Don’t Let Your Neuropathy Pain Hold You Back this Winter
Midwest winters can be magical; quiet evening snowfalls and crisp, sparkling mornings are a welcome respite that makes the high heat and humidity of the intense summer months a distant memory. However, along with the decrease in temperature can come an unwelcome...
Innovative Therapies to Enjoy the Holiday Season Pain-Free
This time of year, small, memorable moments tend to fill our minds and hearts with reminders of happy times and seasonal transitions to come. Cooler and drier air, earlier evenings, twinkling lights, and festive songs on the radio signify a countdown to our favorite...
The Weather Isn’t the Only Thing Changing – How to Prepare for Seasonal Migraine Triggers
The Weather Isn't the Only Thing Changing - How to Prepare for Seasonal Migraine TriggersSeasonal changes are evidence of nature’s cycles of life, rest, and rebirth, and for most people, are enjoyable transitions that usher in a welcome shift in the weather....
No, It’s Not Normal for Your Hips to Sound Like That…
No, It's Not Normal for Your Hips to Sound Like That…Every one of us has had the experience of moving in a certain way that incites a loud pop or crunching noise from our knee or hip joints, and typically that sound is just the release of air bubbles within the...
Top 5 Benefits of Physical Therapy
Top 5 Benefits of Physical TherapyWith long work days, long commutes, and a full streaming schedule, it comes as no surprise that 80% of Americans don’t get enough physical activity. Aside from being necessary to maintain a healthy weight, movement is important for...
Pain, Pain, Go Away – Say Goodbye to Sciatica Pain with MAPS
Pain, Pain, Go Away - Say Goodbye to Sciatica Pain with MAPSAt MAPS Centers for Pain Control, we’re passionate about helping our patients find pain relief. We use the most advanced and successful treatments available in medicine today, and we’ve treated a wide variety...
Why Physical Therapy is the Key to Treating Neuropathy
Why Physical Therapy is the Key to Treating NeuropathyAccording to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, more than 20 million people in the US are affected by some form of neuropathy, a condition caused by damage to the peripheral nervous...
Migraines vs. Headaches – How to Tell the Difference
Migraines vs. Headaches - How to Tell the DifferenceIf you live with chronic migraines, there may be nothing more frustrating than hearing someone refer to their mild headache as “SUCH a migraine!” In truth, migraines are an extremely intense and debilitating form of...
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Contact the team at Midwest Anesthesia and Pain Specialists today. With 7 convenient locations, our team is ready to help you take your first step towards a pain-free life. Schedule your consultation now.
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