Chronic Pain Treatment Resources and Industry News
Find the right balance to avoid pain flare-ups during the holidays
December 2, 2020
The holiday season can be a challenging time for pain management. It is often a time when we are transitioning to colder weather, which can bring about increased aches and
Are gut health and chronic pain related?
November 16, 2020
“Gut health” has been a bit of a buzzword lately, so it’s no surprise that there have been recent developments related to how your gut health might be influencing chronic
How a positive attitude and being thankful can help chronic pain
November 10, 2020
Studies show that practicing gratitude even when it’s more difficult to find things to be thankful for can have a huge effect on not only your mental health but also
Radiofrequency lesioning explained
October 14, 2020
Radiofrequency lesioning (RFL) is a procedure we have at Southside Pain Specialists that interrupts nerve conduction. It is a semi-permanent, outpatient procedure that blocks specific nerves from sending pain signals
Why do you need a pain management specialist?
October 1, 2020
When you begin experiencing symptoms of pain, whether chronic or acute, there could be many, many reasons for it. Oftentimes, when medical care is required, you start with your primary
Supporting the ones you love who have chronic pain
September 16, 2020
Chronic pain is pain that lasts more than six months despite treating the underlying injury or condition if one exists. The lack of reprieve from pain can be exasperating and
5 ways to participate in Pain Awareness Month
September 1, 2020
Every September, pain specialists and advocates from all across the country raise awareness about issues related to chronic pain during National Pain Awareness Month. It is an important endeavor as
FAQs about curing & treating chronic pain
August 13, 2020
What exactly is chronic pain, and can it be cured? These are common questions we hear from patients often. Chronic pain is a condition that describes persistent pain that lasts
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Foods to Eat & Avoid for Pain Flare-Ups
November 6, 2021
We know that an anti-inflammatory diet can help with chronic pain management. It’s just one of the many tools we have in our arsenal of treatment options and other approaches,
Smoking, Alcohol, & Obesity: 3 Big Risk Factors for Chronic Pain
October 15, 2021
Chronic pain is a complicated, often confusing condition. We are still learning more and more about causes, treatments, and risk factors. But there are three major risk factors we already
Seek Treatment for Chronic Pain During Pain Awareness Month
September 13, 2021
Chronic pain affects as many as 50 million Americans. To raise awareness about this major issue, every September, pain specialists and advocates celebrate what we can do, how we can
All About Back Pain
August 15, 2021
Over our lifetimes, most of us will experience back pain. It can be caused by many reasons, and typically it gradually improves over time with home treatment and self-care. However,
Chronic Pain and Mental Health
July 21, 2021
There’s no doubt that we have all experienced pain. In a typical scenario, the injury would heal or you would recover from an illness. The pain would go away. Our
What You Should Know About Chronic Pain in Summer
June 8, 2021
Even though doctors and scientists can’t explain the exact reason for it, we do know that certain weather conditions can make some chronic pain conditions worse. It may have a