Pain

Exercises to Promote Back Pain Relief

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 02/19/2014 - 7:55am

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.

Pain vs Pleasure: Don't Let Back Pain Ruin Your Valentine's Day

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 02/14/2014 - 7:34am

We know Valentine’s Day is either loved or hated, but either way it exists. So what happens when your pain interferes with your romance or Valentine’s Day plans? Hopefully, you’re already seeing a doctor for your pain condition, and if not, we recommend you come and see one of our friendly and compassionate physicians at any of our Southwest Spine and Pain locations.

With four centers across the state of Utah, Southwest Spine and Pain Center is the leading pain specialist in the southwest. We provide world-class pain care to chronic pain sufferers in Utah and the southwest region of the United States. What sets us apart from other pain specialists is our patient centered principles. Your treatment plan is designed for you, and is unique to every patient.

Manual Therapy for Back Pain Relief

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 02/12/2014 - 8:00am

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.

Why Obesity Leads to Chronic Pain Study

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 02/07/2014 - 11:12am

Though one does not necessarily lead to the other, chronic low back pain may be the result of obesity. One study, broadcasted on Reuters online publication in January, 2014, announced that “changes in the brain’s reward systems could be one reason why” obesity leads to chronic low back pain. Based on the study, researchers say consuming high-fatty foods does not satisfy people with this chronic condition.

Natural Pain Relievers

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 02/05/2014 - 7:51am

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,

Lifestyle Changes for Cancer Pain Patients

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 01/29/2014 - 9:25am

Planning a comprehensive and multidisciplinary pain management program for a cancer patient is vital for effective results. Patients responses to treatment have greatly improved over the last decade, and patients are now are expected to live longer and have longer remission rates. However, residual pain is often supplemented with these successes. At Southwest Spine and Pain Center, we emphasize the importance of treatment to minimize cancer activity and pain, while at the same time avoiding the shift from acute to chronic.

The goals of a cancer pain treatment program are:

Cancer Pain Control

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 01/22/2014 - 8:03am

Whether you have cancer or know someone with cancer, it is a good idea to continuously have the most current information in every part of treatment. You may be in and out of hospitals and doctor’s offices, and the information you receive can get mixed up with everything else you’re trying to understand.

At Southwest Spine and Pain Center, we want to communicate the best information in the easiest way possible. Medical terms may not transmit well with every patient, so we take the time do get to know each and every single person that walks into our office. One way to learn about your cancer, is to know the types of pain cancer can create, what medicines are available to manage pain, and ways to best control your pain.

Joint Pain Caused by Common Breast Cancer Medications

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 01/20/2014 - 3:11pm

You have probably been told time and time again that exercise and stretching can help reduce your pain. In most cases this is true, and for breast cancer survivors physical therapy could relieve joint pain caused by their medications. A study published by HealthDay reviewed the effects of medications taken by people once affected by breast cancer. They found that most of these people experienced joint pain.

Types of Cancer Pain

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 01/13/2014 - 9:49am

Pain associated with cancer usually results from two circumstances: (1) the pressure of the tumor on bones and/or nerves or (2) the effects of cancer treatment such as chemotherapy. Being diagnosed with cancer is understandably a very scary event and the professionals at Southwest Spine and Pain Center are dedicated to eliminating pain to make the process an easier one.

What You Need to Know About Bone Cancer

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 01/08/2014 - 8:07am

What is bone cancer?

Bone cancer can form as a malignant (cancerous) or benign (noncancerous) tumor that destroys surrounding bone tissue. Benign tumors are actually more common than malignant tumors, but both compress healthy bone tissue. The only difference is that benign tumors do not destroy bone tissue, do not metastasize (spread), and do not pose any real life threat.

In some cases of bone cancer, it develops from a cancer that has metastasized from another part of the body such as the breast, lung, or prostate. This kind of cancer is called metastatic cancer. Bone cancer that does not spread is less common than cancer that does.

What kinds of bone cancer are there?

The most common types of bone cancer are: