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...
by Michael Coupland | Apr 8, 2019 | Injured Workers, Workers' Compensation
Stress is Contagious: Stop “Strezazzled” People from Encroaching on Your Brain If you ever feel that being around a particular person causes you physical angst, you may be on to something. The idea that someone is stressing you out is not as farfetched as you may...
by Michael Coupland | Mar 25, 2019 | First Responders, Injured Workers
They Get by with a Little Help from Their Friends: First Responders and PTSD Part 2 Peer support is one of the most important elements of therapy for people with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Social engagement can help jump-start the brains of those suffering...
by Michael Coupland | Feb 25, 2019 | CBT, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Injured Workers, Mind-body treatments
Mind-Body Treatments Touted as Superior to Usual Care for Chronic Low Back Pain Engaging the minds as well as the bodies of injured workers with chronic pain is finally gaining more traction among mainstream medical providers. A new report looks at alternatives to...
by Michael Coupland | Feb 18, 2019 | CBT, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Injured Workers
CBT Can Prevent Post-Surgical Chronic Pain Injured workers who’ve undergone surgery run the risk of developing chronic pain. Researchers say up to 70 percent of patients experience chronic post-surgical pain (CPSP), depending on a variety of factors. Fortunately,...
