Chronic Pain Treatment Resources and Industry News
Are Trigger Point Injections Right for My Chronic Pain?
October 17, 2018
If you can’t find relief from your chronic pain (including alternative methods like meditation), you might find relief with a trigger point injection (TPI). TPI is a procedure used to
Chronic Pain? Try Mindfulness Meditation
October 17, 2018
Once we feel an ache or pain in our body, we immediately try to figure out a solution to fix it or pretend it doesn’t exist. Oftentimes, though, we never
Five Daily Habits For Pain Relief
December 27, 2017
Living with pain can make it difficult to go about your daily routine and lifestyle. Normal activities like going to the gym or a yoga class on the weekends or
The Link Between Relaxation and Pain Relief
December 27, 2017
The thought of relaxation may seem farfetched or even impossible when you are living with pain. But studies have shown that the benefits of actively practicing relaxation can aid in
How Does Spinal Stimulation Work?
October 30, 2017
Living with chronic pain is something no one should have to experience. While general doctors mean well, they often lack the knowledge of those who specialize in pain treatment and
What is Kyphoplasty?
October 19, 2017
Kyphoplasty is a surgical procedure performed on the spine to treat vertebral fractures. It is a minimally invasive surgery that stabilizes fractured vertebrae, reduces fracture-induced back pain and prevents further fractures. When
Living With a Spinal Cord Stimulator
September 8, 2017
What is a spinal cord stimulator? In short, it’s device that helps patients manage chronic pain. The goal of this device is for those wearing it to feel much less
How Kyphoplasty Can Correct Spinal Compression
May 25, 2017
What Is Kyphoplasty? Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive medical procedure to treat osteoporosis. It involves inserting a balloon in a fractured spinal vertebrae and filling the space with bone cement.
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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.
Spring clean bad habits to help chronic pain
April 2, 2020
Many of us naturally feel a desire for spring cleaning when the weather warms up. Inside and outside our homes, it’s a great time to catch up on seasonal tasks.
COVID-19 update and information
March 17, 2020
At Southside Pain Specialists, we have taken every precaution to ensure the safety and well-being of our staff and patients. If you have an appointment, you should feel safe about