Chronic Pain Treatment Resources and Industry News
Osteoporosis: Symptoms, Risk Factors, Prevention
September 10, 2019
From the moment you are born until young adulthood, your bones are developing and strengthening. Bones are living tissue that constantly changes. Our bones are at their most dense when
Managing anxiety caused by chronic pain
August 12, 2019
If you have been diagnosed with a chronic condition that causes pain, such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, migraine headaches, or others, it can feel like your future is uncertain. How will
What is an epidural steroid injection?
August 5, 2019
An epidural steroid injection is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat back, neck, leg, and arm pain caused by inflamed spinal nerves due to spinal stenosis or disc herniation.
More than medicine: managing migraines with lifestyle
July 16, 2019
You eat dark chocolate, and you get a really bad headache. You drink a glass of wine, and you get a really bad headache. You have an extremely stressful day
Pain relief with facet joint injections
July 9, 2019
Have you ever heard of a facet joint, and did you know you have them in your spine? Facet joints are small joints along your spine responsible for flexibility and
Why You Might Be A Good Candidate For Kyphoplasty
June 7, 2019
Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive medical procedure performed on the spine to treat vertebral fractures and spinal compressions. It stabilizes fractured vertebrae, reduces fracture-induced back pain, restores the vertebrae to
Overcoming depression caused by chronic pain
June 5, 2019
If you have chronic pain, that means your pain has lasted longer than the typical time it takes for an illness or injury to heal. It could also be that
What’s your pain threshold?
May 6, 2019
Pain threshold is defined as the point at which a person becomes aware of pain. Your gender, stress level, and your genes all contribute to your sensitivity to pain. You
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Radiofrequency lesioning explained
October 14, 2020
Radiofrequency lesioning (RFL) is a procedure we have at Southside Pain Specialists that interrupts nerve conduction. It is a semi-permanent, outpatient procedure that blocks specific nerves from sending pain signals
Why do you need a pain management specialist?
October 1, 2020
When you begin experiencing symptoms of pain, whether chronic or acute, there could be many, many reasons for it. Oftentimes, when medical care is required, you start with your primary
Supporting the ones you love who have chronic pain
September 16, 2020
Chronic pain is pain that lasts more than six months despite treating the underlying injury or condition if one exists. The lack of reprieve from pain can be exasperating and
5 ways to participate in Pain Awareness Month
September 1, 2020
Every September, pain specialists and advocates from all across the country raise awareness about issues related to chronic pain during National Pain Awareness Month. It is an important endeavor as
FAQs about curing & treating chronic pain
August 13, 2020
What exactly is chronic pain, and can it be cured? These are common questions we hear from patients often. Chronic pain is a condition that describes persistent pain that lasts
How self-care can improve chronic pain conditions
August 3, 2020
As we are all living through an ongoing pandemic, it’s stressful. It’s hard for everyone, but when you also experience chronic pain, dealing with additional stress can be even more