Chronic Pain Treatment Resources and Industry News
Chronic pain and the changing seasons
September 10, 2019
Fall is upon us, and while it may be hard for many people to let go of summer and the fun it brings, others may dread the new season for
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
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Southside Pain’s new innovative spinal cord stimulator first in Alabama
February 19, 2021
Dr. Scott Kendrick, anesthesiology and pain management doctor with Southside Pain Specialists in Birmingham, Alabama, goes to work every day motivated by the fact that chronic pain is physically debilitating
Managing fibromyalgia in the workplace
February 17, 2021
Having fibromyalgia can make it difficult to carry out daily activities, including working at many types of jobs. Symptoms of fatigue, brain fog, and widespread pain may make it difficult
Is dehydration the cause of your headaches?
February 3, 2021
Most likely, you have had a headache at some point in your life. If so, you’re not alone, as 9 out of 10 people will experience a headache at some
Causes of chronic pain & how we treat this elusive condition
January 20, 2021
Chronic pain is a condition that describes persistent pain that lasts from weeks to years, typically more than 12 consecutive weeks. Chronic pain is most common in people between 40
8 tips for having the best pain management appointment
January 5, 2021
We will be the first ones to admit that helping our patients manage their chronic pain is challenging. Very rarely can we cure pain, but we do have many treatment
Winter check-list for people with arthritis
December 22, 2020
As we embark on the winter season, many people with arthritis dread the cold weather and the increased pain that often comes with it. For those who have osteoarthritis or