Chronic Pain Treatment Resources and Industry News
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
What is a peripheral nerve injection?
July 20, 2020
With chronic pain, it can sometimes be difficult to know exactly what’s causing your pain, why you have it, and how to treat it. There are many, many possibilities, and
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.
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Nerve Blocks: How They Can Improve Pain
March 17, 2022
Nerve blocks are a treatment option for patients at Southside Pain Specialists who experience severe chronic pain. They involve an injection of local anesthetic and steroid directly to the area
What Exactly Does a Pain Management Specialist Do?
February 16, 2022
When you begin experiencing symptoms of pain, whether chronic or acute, there could be many, many reasons for it. Chronic pain, especially, can be a very elusive condition. Many people
6 Healthy Habits for Pain Relief
January 14, 2022
When it comes to making changes to improve your health or to improve chronic pain, many people get caught up with big goals. Joining the gym and signing up for
The Connection Between Sleep & Chronic Pain
December 14, 2021
You’re in pain, so you get anxious that you won’t be able to sleep. You sleep poorly, so you wake up feeling tired and depressed. When you feel bad, it
Foods to Eat & Avoid for Pain Flare-Ups
November 6, 2021
We know that an anti-inflammatory diet can help with chronic pain management. It’s just one of the many tools we have in our arsenal of treatment options and other approaches,
Smoking, Alcohol, & Obesity: 3 Big Risk Factors for Chronic Pain
October 15, 2021
Chronic pain is a complicated, often confusing condition. We are still learning more and more about causes, treatments, and risk factors. But there are three major risk factors we already