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TENS Unit For Pain Relief

Submitted by Kaitlyn Wekerle on July 30, 2014

A TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) unit is widely used in pain management for relieving back and muscle pain. The machine generates electrical impulses that occupy slower pain impulses that travel along the nerves to the spinal cord and brain. The millions of electrical impulses don’t simply stop pain, rather slow down pain signals and trick the brain into focusing on the relieving, high-speed TENS stimulation.

At Southwest Spine and Pain Center, our board certified pain specialists are committed to finding a treatment plan that gives patients their lives back. As the best solution to your chronic pain questions, Southwest Spine and Pain Center provides treatment for acute and chronic conditions in four convenient Utah locations.

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Joint Stiffness and Physical Therapy

Submitted by Kaitlyn Wekerle on July 25, 2014

It is common for patients with arthritis or joint stiffness to avoid activity relating to their pain, but this view actually makes the stiffness become worse. Proper movements and activities help strengthen joints, reduce stiffness, and improve painful symptoms.

Southwest Spine and Pain Center has seen all too often how arthritis can make simple things in life a much more difficult task. The mission behind physical therapy is to get patients to a point where they can take part in these daily activities and live a normal lifestyle. Physical therapy also educates patients in certain exercises that will improve their condition, the right form to carry out normal activities, and even the specifics of what is going on within their joint.

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Assessing Spine Injuries in Young Athletes

Submitted by Kaitlyn Wekerle on July 24, 2014

Low back injuries are among the most common injuries that young athletes endure. According to a study lead by Dr. Neeru Jayanthi, of Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, IL, nearly 15 percent of injuries between 2010 and 2013 in young athletes were related to lower back pain.

At Southwest Spine and Pain Center, we provide preventative and therapeutic care for patients suffering with chronic pain conditions. Lower back pain affects 80 percent of the American population and requires specialized care options for suffering patients. With four locations across Utah, Southwest Spine and Pain Center is the leading pain management facility...

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Contrast Hydrotherapy Could Help Relieve Your Chronic Pain

Submitted by Kaitlyn Wekerle on July 18, 2014

Used for centuries in rehabilitation and whole body healing, contrast hydrotherapy works to relieve chronic pain, stiffness, inflammation, soreness, and areas of the body that have not healed after substantial time following an injury or illness. Contrast hydrotherapy is the alteration of hot and cold water on the body.

At Southwest Spine and Pain Center, we recommend patients use conservative treatment to manage their chronic pain condition before ever using invasive therapies. Sometimes, this means thinking outside of the box and using alternative medicine including acupuncture and tai chi. Patients at any of our four Utah Centers are encouraged to take the reigns of their treatment, and ask our providers about at-home therapies that can be effective in ramping up their...

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Managing Chronic Pain as Your Age

Submitted by Kaitlyn Wekerle on July 16, 2014

As we age, we face the necessity of managing aches and pains our bodies will indefinitely feel. Pain is not a normal symptom of aging, however, years of physical exertions and pressures take a toll on an aging body. Chronic low back pain, joint pain, and degenerative diseases become realities for many of us. While most turn to surgery, there are other better alternatives than going under the knife.

At Southwest Spine and Pain Center, our providers hope to keep people away from the surgical table and in our office for education on conservative treatments. Our four Utah locations give ailing patients easier access to our unmatched care, which includes managing pain without turning to surgery as a first option.

Getting older doesn’t have to hurt. Working with chronic pain...

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Holistic Approach to Spine Care

Submitted by Kaitlyn Wekerle on July 11, 2014

The years since pain management’s birth into the medical world have vastly evolved, with more treatment options than ever before. This should be good news, right? Well, not exactly. Pain, especially low back pain, is significant in so many different kinds of diseases, making the diagnosis process all the more challenging. What the specialists at Southwest Spine and Pain Center are looking to do is lower this national epidemic through effective, aggressive, and affordable care.

With four locations and growing in Utah (Richfield, Logan, St. George, and Cedar City), Southwest Spine and Pain Center is the leading pain management facility in the southwestern United States. According to...

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Core Exercises to Manage Lower Back Pain

Submitted by Kaitlyn Wekerle on July 9, 2014

It is often recommended that people who suffer from back pain use exercise as a basic form of treatment. Aside from clean eating, the use of anti-inflammatory medications, and good posture, exercise can be one of the greatest resources for back pain relief. Exercise doesn’t mean joining a gym either. What is great about this treatment is that it can virtually be accomplished anywhere.

At Southwest Spine and Pain Center, we encourage patients to take treatment into their own hands. Stay motivated by making small changes to your home and work like to accommodate for your back pain treatment. With four locations across Utah, Southwest Spine and Pain Center is the leading pain management facility in the entire state.

Southwest Spine and Pain Center is made up of four...

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What is Interventional Pain Management?

Submitted by Kaitlyn Wekerle on July 3, 2014

Interventional pain management differs from conventional chronic pain management because it utilizes specialized procedures and techniques to manage pain. Pain management is an umbrella term defining the overall treatment of any kind of pain, while interventional is any non-invasive and conservative treatment for pain.

At Southwest Spine and Pain Center, our physicians and staff are dedicated to helping every patient manage their pain and live happier, healthier, and fuller lives. With four locations across Utah, in Richfield, Cedar City, St. George, and Logan, Southwest Spine and Pain is the leading pain management facility in the southwest United States.

For people struggling with acute or chronic pain of varying causes, Southwest Spine and Pain Center is the solution...

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Physical Therapy for Lower Spine Pain

Submitted by Kaitlyn Wekerle on July 2, 2014

Physical therapy is used for many cases involving lower spine injuries and pain. The focus in lower back therapy is to strengthen the core. Building strength in the abdominals and lower back muscles support the spine and also allow less pressure to be put on the back.

Here at the Southwest Spine and Pain Center, we are devoted to the proper diagnosis and education for the patient. It is a common misconception that exercise to any degree causes injuries and pain to worsen. Although healing and rest are necessary, physical therapy is essential for pain management progress.

In therapy, stretching is widely considered an imperative portion of rehabilitation. In many cases resulting from injury, muscle spasms occur restricting range of motion and inducing pain. Pertaining to...

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Exercising Despite Back and Neck Pain

Submitted by Kaitlyn Wekerle on June 23, 2014

Back pain will occur in every 8 out of 10 people in the United Sates, according to researchers. This seemingly inevitable event is exacerbated throughout out everyday lives, from our workspace and commute, to exercise and daily chores. While many people think that exercise, even the slightest activity, will worsen chronic pain symptoms, it actually has the opposite effect. Exercise and movement helps relieve chronic pain, in most cases.

At Southwest Spine and Pain Center, we know the affect that chronic pain has on American society. Because of this, we design and implement treatment strategies that can help chronic pain sufferers with various conditions: sciatica, back pain, fibromyalgia, arthritis, and much more. With four locations across Utah, Southwest Spine and Pain Center...

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