Posts Tagged ‘WOL+MED’
Monday, January 30th, 2012
Before I answer any questions, you should ask yourself a couple. Have you ever had pain that lasted so long that it never seemed to end? Are you unable to spend quality time with friends and family because of pain? Do your pain pills make it harder and harder to do the things you love? Do you feel depressed and anxious because of pain? Does it feel like you’ve tried everything but you’re still in pain? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, you could benefit from Pain Management. Just because it can help doesn’t mean you want to rush out and get it without knowing what it is first. That’s where I step in and answer the question, “what is Pain Management and do I need it?”
Wikipedia says Pain Management (also called pain medicine by definition), “is a branch of medicine employing an interdisciplinary approach for easing the suffering and improving the quality of life of those living with pain.”
Doctors specializing in pain management know the complex nature of pain, and will approach the problem from several different directions. Treatment of long term pain may include pharmacologic measures, interventional procedures (epidural steroid injections), physical therapy, application of ice or heat, and psychological measures. Whatever method is used to treat your pain you can be assured that it’s always with your best interest and comfort in mind.
Now that you understand the benefits of Pain Management a little better, if you or a loved one lives in the DFW area and has answered yes to any of the questions above, contact WOLMED Back & Neck Pain Center and see how Pain Management can help you change your life.
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Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
BLOOD SAVES LIVES
WOL+MED recently hosted a blood drive this month that benefits the American Red Cross. Because the blood supply after the holidays is always low, the donations that were received were greatly appreciated. 13 people ended up donating a total of 13 pints of blood, which could potentially save 39 lives! To show our thanks to those who gave blood, WOL+MED donated 4 $25 gift cards. The winners of the gift cards are: (more…)
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Tuesday, December 27th, 2011
Have you ever been injured on the job and didn’t know what to do next? If you answered yes to this question then you are not alone. Many people don’t know what to do next because they don’t understand how workers compensation works, and to understand how it works you first have to know what workers compensation is, so let’s start off by defining it. (more…)
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Monday, November 14th, 2011
With nearly 80 million people in the United States suffering from some form of Chronic Pain, it’s easy to assume that many people lose sleep due to pain. In fact the National Sleep Foundation says that two out of three people with chronic pain have trouble sleeping at night. Since an essential part of managing chronic pain is sleep, it starts a vicious cycle that makes recovering from chronic pain more difficult. Since there is no cure, aside from sleep, exercise, time and proper medication dosage that helps with chronic pain, we have decided to post what real patients are saying helped them sleep better when dealing with their pain. Listed below are real quotes pain sufferers have given on how they sleep better when dealing with chronic pain. (more…)
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Monday, October 24th, 2011
Americans spend up to $50 Billion a year on lower back pain, so it’s safe to say that at some point in your life you may experience it. It may happen for many different rhymes or reasons, but it is a known fact that it will effect up to 90% of Americans at some point in their life. Of those, 85% will not find the cause of the pain despite a thorough medical examination. With numbers like these, it is easy to lose hope that you will ever find relief when dealing with lower back pain. Because back pain is a symptom of a bigger problem it can be caused by multiple factors. Causes range from disease or injury to the nerves, bones or muscles in your abdomen. Although knowing what causes lower back pain may not always help identify the problem, knowledge is vital in helping you find peace of mind. While this is not an attempt to diagnosis your aliment, it might give you a starting point as to why you might be having back pain. Listed below are many causes for lower back pain. (more…)
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Thursday, September 29th, 2011
In 2009 more than 1.5 million people were injured in auto accidents in the US. That breaks down to a person being injured in an auto accident every 20 seconds. With so many people getting hurt every day it’s easy to forget the number of accidents occurring each year has been on a steady decline due to better education, laws and safety features for cars. While 1.5 million injuries a year is a large number, how many more people were injured and didn’t know it until it was too late to get insurance to cover it. Listed below are 7 reasons you should always see a doctor after a car wreck even if you don’t feel hurt. (more…)
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Wednesday, September 7th, 2011
It’s a safe to bet that if you own a cell phone you have at one time or another used it while driving. While most of us are guilty of this heinous crime at one time or another, most of us would like to think we did so responsibly. While there are no laws in Texas banning all cell phone usage for adults, this is not the case for teenagers. With an alarming growth of teenage related accidents due to cellphone usage, Texas has banned the use of cell phones and text messaging devices while driving for teens below the age of 18. Listed below are some teenage driving statistics which should make you happy these laws exist. (more…)
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Wednesday, July 27th, 2011
Each year thousands of Texas employees suffer work-related injuries. Workers compensation provides wage replacements for those injured during activities taking place on the job. Statutes usually award a specific amount depending on the type and severity of the industry. Workers compensation laws differ from state to state. Texas has a workers’ compensation system to compensate employees for accidental injuries occurring in the workplace. If you are not sure about the laws regarding workers concentration, it is important to research thoroughly and understand the law that pertains to your specific jurisdiction. If your employer does not comply with local laws it is important to hire an attorney to help you understand your legal rights. (more…)
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Wednesday, May 25th, 2011
Can you relate to any of the following scenarios? A construction worker carrying some lumber falls down holding his back. A UPS worker delivering packages slips and falls on an icy sidewalk. A painter climbing up a ladder falls and hurts himself. A sales person stocking the shelves at his job drops a box of merchandise on another employee below. A mailman delivering the mail twists his ankle while on the job. What do these situations illustrate? That anyone on any job can experience a worker related injury at any time. (more…)
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Thursday, April 14th, 2011
CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehab Facilities) accreditation is validation that a facility has passed a rigorous review and validates that the services that are internationally recognized for excellence. For a facility to maintain accreditation, they must constantly meet the standards set by CARF to assure the best service and quality of their patients. Whether patients are seeking treatment for addiction and substance abuse, are in need of ideal retirement living, are physically disabled, or need Pain Management Rehabilitation, they can rest assured that their provider practices and adheres to the highest of standards and quality. (more…)
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