by Adrienne Stinson | Jan 21, 2022 | Patient
Stress is normal. Whether you're stuck inside sick, working through some winter blues or feeling a little overwhelmed with work, knowing how to handle stress is important. What can you do about stress? When you're feeling emotionally upset, anxious or low, you have...
by Grace McClure | Jan 13, 2022 | Patient
New year, new you? Yes, even with Omicron you can still improve your health (and pain) from home! Read on as we share 5 impactful ways to start reducing pain from home, right away. With appointments canceled, gyms closed, and general uncertainty, committing to a...
by Adrienne Stinson | Jan 3, 2022 | Patient
Is there a link between extra weight and extra joint pain? Joints are amazing pieces of engineering. They enable us to do so many things we wouldn’t otherwise be able to do. Joints are good at continuing to do their jobs in difficult times. But, both we and our joints...
by Adrienne Stinson | Dec 21, 2021 | Patient
Welcome to post #3 in our ‘Eat this, not that’ series from Marie Feldman. Marie Feldman, RD. Helping us fight pain with nutrition, Marie is one of our fantastic registered dietitians and health coaches here at PeerWell Health. So far you’ve learned about the benefits...
by Adrienne Stinson | Dec 15, 2021 | Patient
Unfortunately, a broken wrist can turn cooking into a nightmare. From chopping to straining to flipping, the kitchen suddenly turns into a place full of dishes you can’t cook. As your wrist recovers, you’ve still got to eat! Eating the right foods can even help...
by Adrienne Stinson | Dec 13, 2021 | Mobile Health, News/ Announcements, Technology
PeerWell is proud to announce a new addition to our head-to-toe musculoskeletal care suite — Broken Wrist Care. Prepare to heal more quickly, stay safe, and enjoy a better recovery with this comprehensive program. As the time of icy-weather slips and falls fast...
by Grace McClure | Dec 10, 2021 | Technology
At PeerWell, we want to help people suffering with pain and immobility get better faster. In order to fulfill our mission and reach as many people as possible, we knew that we had to change the way we treat patients. Not only did we need to provide care for the whole...
by Adrienne Stinson | Dec 3, 2021 | Patient
Tune in as PeerWell Health occupational therapist, Karen Dwire, gives us a look into the research, effectiveness and regulation surrounding CBD. Karen Dwire, OT Read on to learn the answer to the question, ‘is CBD good for my pain?’ “As an occupational...
by Adrienne Stinson | Nov 22, 2021 | Patient
It’s hard to be your own advocate, but it doesn’t have to be. Karen Dwire, one of our occupational therapist here at PeerWell Health, explains why patient advocacy is so important and how to do it well. Read on to learn more about being your own champion,...
by Adrienne Stinson | Nov 18, 2021 | Patient
This is part 2 of an 8-part series on how to fight pain with food — designed by Marie Feldman, one of our amazing registered dietitians here at PeerWell Health. Take five minutes for yourself and learn about today’s food to fight pain: healthy proteins. Marie...