Chronic Pain Treatment Resources and Industry News
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.
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
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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