Hip pain could be caused by a number of conditions or occurrences, like degenerative joint diseases (osteoarthritis), trauma (injury) or old age. Nevertheless, hip pain can make even the simplest tasks feel tortuous. Rest assured, there are a number of treatment options available for those suffering with hip pain that do not require surgery.

The team at Southwest Spine and Pain Center provides highly effective, non-surgical solutions for hip pain and wants patients to be aware of these treatment methods should they find themselves with a similar condition. Below are treatments that range from least invasive to moderately invasive.

Physical Therapy Or Exercise

Physical therapy or some form of strength training can help increase muscle tone and the...

Certain spinal and/or chronic pain conditions can be tricky for patients to manage. For example, if a patient is prescribed a pain medication and does not use it appropriately, serious health issues can occur. Another example may include a spine fracture patient forgetting or purposefully putting off a treatment or surgery for an extended period of time. No matter how you look at, spine and pain conditions can place a heavy burden on patients, and if not taken care of by a trained professional, can have serious implications. The specialists at Southwest Spine and Pain Center are cognizant of this and want patients to understand the ramifications avoiding or prolonging the time between treatments can have.

Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoidarthritis is a...

With snow comes a plunging thermometer, wet clothes, socks and boots, and backbreaking (not literally, we hope!) shoveling. If you’re living in a cold, snowy climate, you probably know what we mean by “backbreaking.” The act of shoveling can be strenuous on your spine and may cause debilitating back injuries. Although common, back injuries from shoveling snow are preventable, and the pain management specialists at Southwest Spine and Pain Center are providing ways to remove snow safely without straining your back.

Stretch and Warm-Up

Shoveling snow is a very trying activity that requires the same level of preparation as other physical activities like running or working out. Plus, the cold air and damp snow can cause your muscles to tense up and stiffen....

Did you know our physicians have years of pain management experience and world-class fellowship training from institutions like Harvard and Mayo Clinic? Or, did you know that all five physicians at Southwest Spine and Pain Center provide optimal pain care results using a wide variety of injection therapies, minimally invasive surgeries, management of pain medications, and by coordinating physical therapy and advanced imaging?

Well if you didn’t know, now you do, and there’s plenty more information about this team of highly qualified individuals! Read more to see why Southwest Spine and Pain Center is one of the leading pain management facilities in the southwest.

When it comes to pain management, the team values a comprehensive approach. The field of medicine is...