Pain

Swimming to Fight Pain: Taking on the English Channel

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 05/28/2014 - 3:24pm

As May comes to an end, Southwest Spine and Pain Center wants to encourage patients to ask their doctors about physical therapy to treat their chronic condition. May is Physical Fitness and Sports Month, and Southwest Spine and Pain Center uses physical therapy to help manage chronic pain for many patients. With summer just under a month away, patients are encouraged to seek outdoor activities to switch their routines up and keep their workouts fresh.

Physical Fitness and Neuropathy

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 05/21/2014 - 4:10pm

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, and Southwest Spine and Pain Center is taking this time to remind patients to stay physically active. Chronic pain is a debilitating condition that often leaves patients devoid of motivation. However, physical fitness or any form of activity can actually help relieve painful symptoms.

Physical Fitness and Fibromyalgia

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 05/14/2014 - 3:45pm

A fibromyalgia diagnosis is scary because little is still known about this mysterious disease. With no available cure, physicians and researchers have created conservative ways to manage painful symptoms, allowing patients to live normal lives. While clinical management of fibromyalgia is difficult, a multidisciplinary approach to treatment is ideal, as different healthcare providers can lend a hand in caring for suffering patients.

Nonpharmacological treatments for fibromyalgia include massage, psychological therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, relaxation therapy, and physical activity. Common fibromyalgia symptoms such as pain, stiffness, and fatigue, can all be targeted with light physical activity and a little motivation.

Physical Fitness and Sports: Tennis elbow

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 05/14/2014 - 3:42pm

Athletes are at a higher risk of enduring pain and injury than inactive people. With summer quickly approaching, Southwest Spine and Pain Center is gearing up to efficiently care for chronic pain sufferers who need relief from a sports injury. Tennis is a great sport that can be played year-round, both indoors and outdoors. Tennis elbow is not so great on the other hand. However, did you know that most people who develop tennis elbow don’t actually play tennis? According to research, less than 5 percent of people who develop tennis elbow play tennis. This condition isn’t a direct result of the sport, but rather an overuse injury to the elbow, wrist, and hand.

Men and Women in Pain: What is the difference?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 05/07/2014 - 1:38pm

Gender differences in pain have been studied for years, and multiple reports continue to support the notion that women feel pain more frequently and more powerfully than men do. At Southwest Spine and Pain Center, our providers keep this fact in mind as we treat patients of different genders.

Southwest Spine and Pain Center is the leading pain specialist group in Utah, with four locations statewide. Cedar City, Richfield, St. George, and Logan host Southwest Spine and Pain’s Centers, providing suffering patients with better access to care.

Physical Therapy: Strengthen legs to help knee pain

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 05/02/2014 - 4:45pm

Knee pain is a common complication experienced by many people. Years of wear and tear and injuries are common reasons people develop knee pain, with surgery being the only option for relief and improved function. At Southwest Spine and Pain Center, we believe in providing conservative therapy to avoid aggressive surgery and the risk of further complications.

Southwest Spine and Pain Center is the leading pain clinic in the southwest United States, with four locations across Utah. Our providers are committed to coming up with a correct diagnosis and supplemental treatment for faster, safer, and better treatment results. Knee pain, though common and treated through surgical intervention, can be improved by maintaining muscle strength in the legs.

Spring Cleaning Products That Will Not Give You a Headache

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/30/2014 - 12:57pm

Head pain can make any task seem impossible. Whether your watching TV, reading, playing sports, or cleaning the house, a headache will definitely get in the way. Spring-cleaning season is still underway, and while you get your spray bottles and mops ready, Southwest Spine and Pain Center is prepared to help you manage your head pain.

With four locations across Utah, Southwest Spine and Pain Center is the leading pain practice in the state. Our providers are experts in pain management, with the latest, most effective, and safest treatments to combat any kind of pain. Headaches are inevitable, it seems, giving us motivation to provide better care for people with chronic head pain/migraines.

6 Ways to Ease Headache Pain

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 04/24/2014 - 10:08am

Headaches or head pain are common occurrences that pretty much everyone will experience in their lifetime. The World Health Organization says that 47 percent of Americans had at least one headache within the last year. While headache pain can be linked to genetics, it may also be a result of poor lifestyle choices. This includes being overweight, not exercising enough, and smoking. A Norway study found that these factors increase the risk of chronic headaches by 30 percent.

Relieve Stress the Natural Way

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/23/2014 - 9:41am

Stress seems to be an inevitable part of life these days, but it doesn’t have to be! Our busy schedules, unexpected work deadlines, and turbulent lifestyles add up to one stressful existence. However, with the right coping and mindful methods, we can put stressful and painful emotions at bay, and start living life again!

How to Manage Chronic Headaches

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 04/18/2014 - 4:45pm

Medication is not the only answer to all medical problems. Often times, simple lifestyle changes can be implemented to reduce pain and other symptoms associated with a health concern. Patients are encouraged to try some of these treatments at home. If your condition worsens or is unchanged with some of these treatments, schedule an appointment at Southwest Spine and Pain Center for help.