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.
Signs You’re Suffering from Chronic Inflammation
Signs You're Suffering from Chronic InflammationWhen it comes to aching and soreness, we often blame the discomfort on an old injury or aging. However, in recent decades, a developing understanding of the physiology of inflammation has helped us transform the way we...
Avoid Joint Pain While Working from Home
Avoid Joint Pain While Working from HomeRecent years have accelerated the trend of punching the clock remotely, but while working from home may have advantages, ergonomic support and regular movement aren't typical. For many people making the transition to the home...
Getting the Right Amount of Sleep is Critical to Your Joint Health – Here’s Why
Getting the Right Amount of Sleep is Critical to Your Joint Health - Here's WhyStudies find that as many as 80% of people with arthritis have trouble sleeping, whether it be falling and staying asleep, or getting deep, restorative rest. For pain sufferers, this isn't...
How Are Your Daily Habits Affecting Your Health?
How Are Your Daily Habits Affecting Your Health?The age-old adage stating, “humans are creatures of habit,” might be an understatement when it comes to our daily routines. According to research by Dr. Wendy Wood, Ph.D., a psychologist at the University of Southern...
Do You Suffer from Migraines? Here’s How We Can Help
Do You Suffer from Migraines? Here's How We Can HelpThere are headaches, and then there are headaches. Unfortunately, migraine sufferers know the difference better than most, and with more than 39 million Americans experiencing the condition annually, it's one of the...
Healthy Eating Doesn’t Have to Be Hard – Here are 5 Surprisingly Easy Tips
Healthy Eating Doesn't Have to Be Hard – Here are 5 Surprisingly Easy TipsLonger days and more sunlight are great indicators that summer is right around the corner. As a result, many of us are motivated to revisit our resolutions of healthier eating habits and more...
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
Quick Tips on Healing a Sports InjuryWhether elite, professional, or amateur, those taking part in sports activities enjoy an incredible number of benefits for mental, physical, emotional, and social health, but their endeavors aren’t without risk; an average of 8.6...
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...
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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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