by Michael Coupland | Jul 22, 2019 | CBT, Chronic Pain, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Fibromyalgia, Injured Workers
An interesting case decided in New York recently spotlighted fibromyalgia, and whether a traumatic event could have triggered a recurrence after 15 years of dormancy. The case highlighted the uncertainties surrounding fibromyalgia and points to the need to better...
by Michael Coupland | Jul 8, 2019 | CBT, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Injured Workers, Opioids
Tapering off long term opioid use is difficult for nearly everyone. There can be a variety of symptoms, none of which are pleasant. While many people display physical symptoms, the majority of injured workers suffer from psychological ramifications such as depression,...
by Michael Coupland | Jun 24, 2019 | Injured Workers, PTSD, Workers' Compensation
The ultimate goal of PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder) therapy is to get the person back at work and functioning normally. This will be successful only if each step is done correctly. Return to work and normalcy The first step is to expose the injured worker to the...
by Michael Coupland | Jun 19, 2019 | CBT, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Injured Workers, MInd-body, Mind-body treatments
Emotions are powerful. They not only make a difference in how we feel and behave, but they directly impact our health as well. In fact, because of the science of the mind and body, we can actually block out viruses from our bodies when we are flooded with happy,...
by Michael Coupland | May 27, 2019 | Injured Workers, Mental Health, Opioids
Hyperalgesia—A Blessing in Disguise for Opioid Users We know the danger of long-term, unnecessary opioid use: Respiratory depression Drowsiness Lethargy Paranoia Nausea Constipation Decreased sexual function Death And the list goes on. But the one side effect of...
by Michael Coupland | May 13, 2019 | Injured Workers, Workers' Compensation
Why Delayed Recoveries are Driving Up Costs and What You Can Do About Them On average, workers’ compensation payers are spending more money per claim, despite the drop in frequency for most of the last several years. There are several factors driving these...
