by Michael Coupland | Oct 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
A recent study on opioid prescriptions in this country is extremely troubling. It showed that more than half the opioids are prescribed for people diagnosed with mental illness — especially depression and anxiety. Since those are among the biggest risk factors for... by Michael Coupland | Oct 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
The national opioid epidemic has prompted regulators, government agencies and, of course, the workers’ compensation industry to implement actions designed to address the problem. While these efforts are commendable, it’s important we take an educated approach to these... by Michael Coupland | Oct 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
Movement, distraction, and meditation provide some of the best relief from chronic pain. Combined with brief, goal oriented cognitive behavioral therapy or other similar strategies, these are by far the best and least expensive treatments for injured workers with... by Michael Coupland | Oct 3, 2017 | Uncategorized
Understanding how the brain functions with pain Ever wonder why someone with an injury on one side of his body suddenly develops pain on the other side? Or why pain persists even when all medical evidence shows the affected tissues have healed? Some might say it’s all... by Michael Coupland | Oct 3, 2017 | Uncategorized
Two of the most effective strategies to deal with chronic pain help injured workers in chronic pain who have biopsychosocial issues. Through technological advancements, we are now able to offer this integrated program to injured workers in Florida. Called the COPE –... 