Chances are you’re reading this blog sitting down, and that you spend a lot of your time sitting down. Long periods of sitting not only promotes lower back pain, but it is also associated with a slower metabolism, poor body mechanics, weak muscles, high cholesterol levels, and high blood pressure. While sitting down can be more comfortable in the short run, long run disadvantages are much more detrimental to our overall health.

At Southwest Spine and Pain Center, our team treats a number of lower back pain conditions that are commonly worsened by uninterrupted periods of sitting. Our specialists are not only committed to designing effective treatment plans, but also offering real life tips that patients can use in their work and social environments. With four locations across...

Manual therapy, often called manipulative therapy, is a form of physical therapy that is used to treat musculoskeletal conditions and associated pain. This practice, usually done by a physiotherapist or chiropractor, involves kneading, muscle manipulation, and joint mobilization.

At Southwest Spine and Pain Center, we are committed to precisely determining a diagnosis to begin treatment right away. Often times, our treatment design will involve a multidisciplinary approach, in which we will work with other specialists to better treat the condition.

Manual therapy is a specialized variation of physical therapy provided by a certified practitioner. Instead of using a machine, the practitioner uses their hands to put pressure on areas of the body that are affected by pain....

Before jumping to conclusions, that is opting for surgery, chronic pain patients should sit back and review all their options for treatment. Too often we see individuals receive aggressive, invasive treatment when their condition could have been treated under conservative methods. We often treat patients who need additional surgery because their first round didn’t provide relief or any improvements.

At Southwest Spine and Pain Center, we believe in using conservative treatments before considering surgical intervention. Physical therapy, medications, and even some Western therapies work effectively and efficiently for people suffering from chronic pain or other pain conditions over the body,

According to research, lower back pain affects 84 percent of Americans. Injury,...

People usually assume that cancer treatment mirrors what you see in the movies or hear from other people: chemotherapy. While chemotherapy is one of the most effective treatments for cancer, it is not the only one. People’s bodies react differently to treatments and what works wonderfully on someone, may not relieve any symptoms for another person.

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness month and Southwest Spine and Pain Center wants all of our patients to familiar with cancer symptoms and effective treatments. All of our physicians and trained staff members are aware of the different kinds of cancer pains that may arise and effective treatments to relieve debilitating symptoms. With four locations all over Utah, Southwest Spine and Pain Center hopes to better serve residents of...