Chronic Pain Treatment Resources and Industry News
Recovery After Spinal Cord Stimulation Procedure
January 4, 2017
Spinal cord stimulation is recommended for those with neuropathic or radicular pain. Sometimes, amputees who suffer from “phantom pain” may require this surgery. Other candidates may be those who suffer
Debunking Myths Around Osteoporosis
November 18, 2016
Myth #1 – Osteoporosis only affects women Osteoporosis is a serious bone disease that affects both women and men. According to the National Institutes of Health, over 40 million men
To Anyone Who Doesn’t Know What Migraines Feel Like
October 13, 2016
Like many people we see in our clinic, you may be wondering if you have migraines. We know it can be difficult to tell since migraine symptoms vary so much
Spinal Compression Fractures
September 27, 2016
Do have very severe acute back pain that feels better with rest? Do you have pain throughout your lower extremities? These could all be symptoms caused by a spinal compression
How Epidural Steroid Injections Work
August 9, 2016
What is an Epidural Steroid Injection? A minimally invasive procedure that can help improve and relieve back, neck, arm, and leg pain, caused by spinal nerves that have become inflamed. Common
Rising Stars of Health Care
August 9, 2016
We are excited to share that Southside Pain Specialists Jim Carson has been highlighted in Biz Journals’ “Rising Stars of Health Care” for 2016. This article highlights the young and
Handling Hardships of Your Chronic Pain
June 28, 2016
Chronic pain is unlike many other medical issues in that it can be extremely variable for each individual. Have you tried different treatment options and still have your chronic pain?
Spinal Cord Stimulation
May 27, 2016
Do you have ongoing neck or back pain? Any type of spinal pain can be a major hindrance on your daily activities, but there are ways you can improve your quality of
Previous Articles:
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
The connection between obesity and chronic pain
May 2, 2019
Many chronic conditions that cause pain are more common in people who are overweight or obese, such as arthritis, depression, fibromyalgia, hypertension, asthma, type 2 diabetes, and back pain. Because
A huge risk factor for pain: smoking
April 8, 2019
If you suffer from chronic pain and often light a cigarette to deal with it, we would like to very simply ask you not to do this. About 18% of
What we want you to know about alcohol and chronic pain
April 2, 2019
In our society, there is a fairly common belief that chronic pain can be alleviated or self-medicated with alcohol. This is a dangerous assumption that we want to help put