Chronic Pain Treatment Resources and Industry News
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
Kyphoplasty
May 23, 2016
Do you have a spinal compression fracture or collapsed spine causing you pain or discomfort? A Kyphoplasty surgical procedure may be right for you! So what exactly is Kyphoplasty, and
Our New Website
April 14, 2015
Welcome to our new and improved website! Thank you for being patient while we were hard at work on our new website. You will find it much more user-friendly. Please
Welcome Dr. Greg McCabe
February 27, 2014
Southside Pain Specialists would like to formally welcome Dr. Greg McCabe to our practice! Dr. McCabe is a native of Birmingham and graduate of the University of Alabama School of
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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
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