Chronic Pain Treatment Resources and Industry News
6 tips for dealing with chronic pain during hot weather
July 6, 2020
We know that many people with chronic pain report more discomfort and that changing seasons can affect patients and how they feel. While cold, rainy weather may aggravate pain, very hot summer
Tips for summer travel with chronic pain
June 10, 2020
If you’re planning a trip this summer, don’t let your chronic pain ruin your excitement. Our biggest piece of advice for those who will be traveling is to plan ahead
Swimming for pain relief
June 1, 2020
If you have chronic pain, especially back pain, one recommendation you may have heard is that swimming will be a great activity for you. The summer months are the perfect
Nerve block FAQs
May 13, 2020
Nerve blocks are a treatment option for our patients who experience severe chronic pain. The blocks involve an injection of local anesthetic and steroid directly to the area of the
The importance of healthy daily habits for pain relief
May 6, 2020
When you are living with chronic pain, going to the gym or attending a yoga class can seem daunting. While doing these things is simple for many people, for others,
Use it or lose it: disuse syndrome
April 7, 2020
Disuse Syndrome The phrase “use it or lose it” can apply to many things, including your body. When you don’t use your body, you may experience something called disuse syndrome.
Spring clean bad habits to help chronic pain
April 2, 2020
Many of us naturally feel a desire for spring cleaning when the weather warms up. Inside and outside our homes, it’s a great time to catch up on seasonal tasks.
COVID-19 update and information
March 17, 2020
At Southside Pain Specialists, we have taken every precaution to ensure the safety and well-being of our staff and patients. If you have an appointment, you should feel safe about
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Seek Treatment for Chronic Pain During Pain Awareness Month
September 13, 2021
Chronic pain affects as many as 50 million Americans. To raise awareness about this major issue, every September, pain specialists and advocates celebrate what we can do, how we can
All About Back Pain
August 15, 2021
Over our lifetimes, most of us will experience back pain. It can be caused by many reasons, and typically it gradually improves over time with home treatment and self-care. However,
Chronic Pain and Mental Health
July 21, 2021
There’s no doubt that we have all experienced pain. In a typical scenario, the injury would heal or you would recover from an illness. The pain would go away. Our
What You Should Know About Chronic Pain in Summer
June 8, 2021
Even though doctors and scientists can’t explain the exact reason for it, we do know that certain weather conditions can make some chronic pain conditions worse. It may have a
How to Keep Track of Chronic Pain
April 16, 2021
Chronic pain can be tricky, partly because there are so many factors that might make it better or worse. Stress, lack of sleep, what you eat, or even the weather
How Physical Therapy Can Improve Chronic Pain
April 9, 2021
One of the worst things about chronic pain is that it can interfere with everyday life. It’s not that you can’t run a marathon, it’s that you can’t reach down