Chronic Pain Treatment Resources and Industry News
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
Is a spinal cord stimulator the answer to getting your active lifestyle back?
March 8, 2020
When it comes to chronic pain, we have a variety of treatment options, but our goal is usually management rather than finding a cure. One option that has provided excellent
Hello spring: Commit to a more active lifestyle for pain management
March 6, 2020
We know that changing seasons may have an effect on pain levels, but different seasons can also affect your lifestyle. After a long, cold, rainy winter season, spring is finally
Sacroiliac joint injections for back pain
February 13, 2020
Do you know where your sacroiliac joints are? While most of us have probably heard the word “sacroiliac,” not many actually know what this is. For those with chronic back
Is your back pain due to degenerative disc disease?
February 7, 2020
Degenerative Disc Disease According to the Arthritis Foundation, a very basic definition of degenerative disc disease is: “back pain caused by worn-down vertebral discs.” There’s a little more to the
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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