Top 5 Reasons to See a Pain Clinic

Are you among the millions of Americans who have chronic pain?   Chronic pain can be more manageable with a treatment plan dedicated to improving your quality of life. Board certified pain physicians and advanced care providers at a pain management clinic, like Javery Pain Institute, have specialized training and experience to guide you through…

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Mary Klumpstra of JPI recognized by Decision Health

Decision Health contacted Mary Klumpstra, ACS-PM of Javery Pain Institute with questions regarding the new facet joint policies. Mary had created her own document of which she passed on to them. They were so impressed that they asked Mary if they could publish it.   Keeping current with medical insurance policy changes pertinent to managing…

Lumbar Radicular Pain

Back pain that travels or radiates to any part of the buttocks and legs is called radicular pain, meaning pain that travels to another area or extremity. Radicular pain can cause the lower extremities to feel numb, tingling, have a burning sensation, and even have sensations of hot and cold. These symptoms can be caused…

Workplace Injury

According to the National Safety Council an American worker is injured every seven seconds. Over 25% of those injuries take place in the first year of employment. Most common reasons for injury are lifting, lowering, or carrying, and the majority of these injuries cause strain, sprain, and bruising. In fact, over 33% of all claims…

Women’s History | Nursing

History of Nursing   Florence Nightingale was clear from a young age that she intended on becoming a nurse. Not only did she become a nurse, but she was also the very first professional nurse in history. She waited until she was 30 to live her dream. Nightingale began her career in 1853 at the…

5 Tips for Sleeping With Chronic Pain

Sleeping with chronic pain has it’s own set of challenges and the tossing and turning that you experience can disrupt a restful night of sleep. When you don’t have adequate sleep this may cause additional pain symptoms. When experiencing the symptoms of insomnia you may look for additional help. Try these tips.   These are…

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Butter Coffee

The KETO lifestyle is alive and well in the United States and many fitness enthusiasts are turning to butter coffee as an option to their morning routine. Although butter coffee has recently caught on in the United States it has been a staple in places like Africa for thousands of years. There are many variations…