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Filing a Florida work claim can be difficult, even if you’ve had to do so in the past. The process is full of things that, if not handled correctly, can cause your claim to be delayed or even denied outright. Furthermore, an incorrectly filed workers’ compensation claim can actually make some benefits that you are

The general view seems to be that headaches are more of a nuisance than a condition worthy of medical attention. Many of our parents teach us from a young age that if we grit our teeth, pop a few aspirin, and go about our day, the pain will pass. Even severe headaches, such as migraines,

If you have pain that radiates from your lower back down either of your legs, it’s likely that you might have a herniated disc in the lumbar region of your spine. While herniated discs are relatively common among Americans, if you don’t know how to identify them, you won’t be able to treat them. So

Back pain happens to a lot of different people for many reasons. No reason is so pernicious, though, as back injuries. Fortunately, a simple, noninvasive treatment can help you manage and perhaps completely stop your back pain: spinal disc decompression therapy. A patient of mine used to work as a firefighter. One day he and

Did you know that tight, neglected muscles could be the cause of your sciatica or low back pain? It’s true! Yet so many pain sufferers still rely on over-the-counter and prescription medication and even surgery for relief! Instead of risking becoming addicted or injured even more, try these four stretches to target the muscles responsible

So, you were injured on the job? Is the Office of Workers’ Compensation Program (OWCP) is giving you a hard time with your claim. What to do? Your job has become difficult. Perhaps it is even impossible, because of your work injury. Still, you have to keep working to meet your financial responsibilities. It’s a

“Pleasure and freedom from pain are the only things desirable as ends.” – John Stuart Mill When you’ve got back pain, sleeping can go from rejuvenating to exhausting. Instead of getting the rest you need to be productive during the day, you’re left tossing and turning at night trying to get comfortable. Luckily, there are

Do you practice good standing posture? If your answer is anything besides an absolute “YES!” there is a chance that your posture needs work, especially if your job requires you to stand for hours at a time. Thankfully, you have options that allow you to fix this painful problem-without addictive drugs or invasive surgery! It

Headache Prevention Things always seem to come to a head during the holidays. The shopping that you put off until the last minute, the family get-togethers that fall on the worst night possible without fail, the fast-approaching deadlines at work and hectic holiday preparations at home—it’s as if the year is trying to get in

Workers Compensation When you hear the words “work-related injury” or “workers compensation,” you probably think of professionals like construction workers or others in the manual labor fields. Consider that nearly 13% of construction workers in 2014 were injured seriously enough to miss one or more days of work. It’s no surprise that the building sector