Back pain manifests in various ways. When you go to a doctor for pain relief, you must accurately describe your pain. This information will help them make a thorough diagnosis and craft the appropriate treatment plan. The more data you can give your … [Read more...]
Headaches and Migraines: How To Prevent Them
Headaches and migraines can cause a busy and productive day to come to a screeching halt. Migraine is the world's sixth most disabling condition. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, this neurological condition affects around 12% of … [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...]
Post-Surgery Rehab FAQs
Post-surgery rehabilitation is an important part of recovery. Its main goal is to restore a patient to their pre-surgery condition. Postoperative patients often experience pain, weakness, stiffness, and mobility issues. Rehabilitation can help all of … [Read more...]
What Qualifies as a Workers’ Compensation Injury?
If you are employed, it's important to know what qualifies as a workers' compensation injury and the benefits you have in the situation that an injury occurs. A lot of people are unaware that employers are required to have insurance for such … [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...]
What to Expect at a Physiatry Appointment
Physical medicine, or physiatry, involves the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of a variety of conditions and diseases that affect bones, ligaments, muscles, tendons, the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. If you suffer from chronic pain or other … [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...]
Getting The Right Treatment From Workers’ Compensation Doctors
If you have sustained an injury as a worker, you deserve care from a physician group that understands the workers' compensation process, including injuries and benefits. Whatever care you need, the professional staff at Core Medical Center can ensure … [Read more...]
Most Common Workers’ Comp Injuries
Workers' compensation covers expenses incurred from any type of job injury or illness, from manual labor to desk jobs and everything in between. Any worker can suffer a work-related injury, and the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics … [Read more...]