MAPS CENTERS FOR PAIN CONTROL: 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.
How to Avoid Tech Neck Working from Home
How to Avoid Tech Neck Working from HomeThe global challenges of the last couple years have resulted in huge changes in the workforce, including a tremendous increase in the number of people working from home. While there are advantages to remote work, more people are...
Quick Tips on Healing a Sports Injury
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Diet Can Affect Your Migraines: Here’s How
Diet Can Affect Your Migraines: Here's HowWhile it’s common to have a brief, mild headache or two every week or so, nearly 15% of adults regularly experience severe headaches and migraines that greatly impact their lives. According to the US National Center for Health...
Signs and Symptoms of a Torn Muscle
Signs and Symptoms of a Torn MuscleOne of the most painful injuries experienced by athletes and weekend warriors alike is that of a torn muscle. Skeletal muscles are some of the most important soft tissues involved in movement, contracting and releasing across joints...
How to Stop Back Pain from Holding You Back in 2022
How to Stop Back Pain from Holding You Back in 2022Chronic back pain is complex, with an impact that reaches through every level of the human experience. Not only can it tax physical energy levels and even the immune system, it can lead to challenges with maintaining...
6 Surprising Weight Loss Tips for the 2022 New Year
6 Surprising Weight Loss Tips for the 2022 New YearAccording to Statista, three of this year’s top five resolutions involve health and weight management. Unfortunately, almost 90% of these ambitions will be abandoned by month’s end, in part because changing eating and...
Jumpstart 2022 and Say Goodbye to Sciatic Pain!
Jumpstart 2022 and Say Goodbye to Sciatic Pain!Around this time every year, we start to do a little daydreaming about the incredible things the new year may hold. Unfortunately, the busyness of this season might stir up a little more than inspiration—those with...
Ridesharing: What to know if you are in a Car Accident
Ridesharing: What to know if you are in a Car AccidentRidesharing apps have become increasingly popular; Forbes reports exponential growth in companies like Lyft and Uber, who jumped from 140 million rides in 2014 to over 6.9 billion in 2019. The last thing you’d...
Living with Increased Joint Pain After COVID
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The MAPS Difference: A Trusted Leader in Chicago Pain Management
The MAPS Difference: A Trusted Leader in Chicago Pain ManagementWhen you consider the definition of trust, many things come to mind; hoping confidently, firmly believing in reliability, and faith in one’s integrity and word are all ideas that express certainty about...
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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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