Chronic Pain Treatment Resources and Industry News
Hello spring: Commit to a more active lifestyle for pain management
March 6, 2020
We know that changing seasons may have an effect on pain levels, but different seasons can also affect your lifestyle. After a long, cold, rainy winter season, spring is finally
Sacroiliac joint injections for back pain
February 13, 2020
Do you know where your sacroiliac joints are? While most of us have probably heard the word “sacroiliac,” not many actually know what this is. For those with chronic back
Is your back pain due to degenerative disc disease?
February 7, 2020
Degenerative Disc Disease According to the Arthritis Foundation, a very basic definition of degenerative disc disease is: “back pain caused by worn-down vertebral discs.” There’s a little more to the
Should I see a psychologist for my pain?
January 8, 2020
Pain is the most common reason why people see a physician, according to the American Psychological Association. This is partly because we typically think about pain as purely a physical
3 New Year’s resolutions that will help your chronic pain
January 6, 2020
What do you think the most common New Year’s resolutions are? According to the National Pain Report, they are as follows: Exercise more Lose weight Eat healthier Take a more
Stop the cycle of chronic pain & sleepless nights
December 11, 2019
Pain is a key factor in the gap between the amount of sleep Americans say they need and the amount they’re getting, according to the National Sleep Foundation. On average,
Defining arthritis & finding ways to cope with the pain
December 7, 2019
Arthritis is a very common but not well understood disease. The term “arthritis” is not a single disease, but an informal way of referring to joint pain or joint disease,
You are what you eat: how anti-inflammatory diets can help with pain
November 12, 2019
Some chronic conditions may cause inflammation in your body. While medication and other treatments are important, it may be that adopting an anti-inflammatory diet will be beneficial as well. Changing
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How Physical Therapy Can Improve Chronic Pain
April 9, 2021
One of the worst things about chronic pain is that it can interfere with everyday life. It’s not that you can’t run a marathon, it’s that you can’t reach down
Go for a walk to ease chronic pain
March 5, 2021
It doesn’t cost a thing. It doesn’t require a thing (except a good pair of sneakers), and you can do it whenever you like. Walking is a great exercise for
How low-impact exercise can improve chronic pain
March 1, 2021
Gone are the days when your doctor would tell you to stay in bed and rest when experiencing chronic pain. You definitely won’t hear that from us at Southside Pain Specialists! While
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