by Manoj Bidnurkar | Nov 6, 2013 | Monthly Tip
Annular tears occur from the nucleus of the spinal disc. Enzymes, contained in the gel-like substance of the nucleus of a disc, leak out through the annulus and reach the nerve endings. This causes a strong inflammatory chemical reaction and burning pain. These tears...
by larryr | Oct 9, 2013 | Monthly Tip
Did you know that ESI’s are both therapeutic and diagnostic? Epidural steroid injections (ESI’s) are a common treatment option for many forms of low back and leg pain as well as inflammation from pressure on the spinal cord. They have been used for low back problems...
by larryr | Jul 3, 2013 | Monthly Tip
Putting the wrong person in a job can be expensive in so many ways. It is labor intensive considering the unemployment numbers and record number of applicants for jobs. New studies show that by adding one small component to the hiring process, you can decrease the...
by larryr | Jun 5, 2013 | Monthly Tip
What are ICD codes and CPT codes? ICD means International Statistical Classifications of Diseases. ICD codes are alphanumeric designations given to every diagnosis, description of symptoms, and cause of death attributed to human beings. CPT (Current Procedural...
by Manoj Bidnurkar | May 5, 2013 | Monthly Tip
The American College on Occupational and Environmental Medicine indicates that opioids are appropriate in the treatment of acute musculoskeletal pain only on a short-term basis and for chronic pain only when other methods and medications have failed. Most pain...
by larryr | Apr 3, 2013 | Monthly Tip
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has declared prescription drug abuse an epidemic in America. Are your clients involved?? A “pill mill” is a doctor’s office, clinic, or health care facility that routinely conspires in the prescribing and...
