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How Yoga Can Help Relieve Neck and Shoulder Pain

Submitted by Kaitlyn Wekerle on May 9, 2014

A lot of times, people assume that exercise involves long periods of sweating and putting their body through extensive physical training. While this is true for some people, it doesn’t define exercise at all. Working out and physical activity is what you, the individual makes of it. Whether you walk around the block for 30 minutes, lift weights for an hour, or hit the gym for a relaxing yoga session, exercise can be obtained by just about any physical activity.

At Southwest Spine and Pain Center, we often recommend patients to seek physical therapy or some kind of physical fitness activity to help with their chronic pain treatment. May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, and Southwest Spine and Pain Center is at the forefront of raising awareness of this significant...

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Men and Women in Pain: What is the difference?

Submitted by Kaitlyn Wekerle on May 7, 2014

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.

One way Southwest Spine and Pain prevails in managing chronic pain is understanding gender differences. Estrogen and testosterone play a role in how men and women receive pain signals, as well as psychology and culture. As children,...

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Physical Therapy: Strengthen legs to help knee pain

Submitted by Kaitlyn Wekerle on May 2, 2014

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.

People who suffer with knee...

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Spring Cleaning Products That Will Not Give You a Headache

Submitted by Kaitlyn Wekerle on April 30, 2014

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.

Common household cleaning products are filled with chemicals that can trigger a...

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6 Ways to Ease Headache Pain

Submitted by Kaitlyn Wekerle on April 24, 2014

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.

At Southwest Spine and Pain Center, our providers work with...

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Relieve Stress the Natural Way

Submitted by Kaitlyn Wekerle on April 23, 2014

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!

At Southwest Spine and Pain Center, our providers are committed to helping each patient live a happier and healthier life. We use our expertise, growing research, and innovative techniques to evaluate a patient’s condition, design a treatment plan, and implement management strategies that are efficient and effective. Natural healing is a great way to embrace the body’s healing powers and save some money in the process! If you suffer with chronic or acute pain,...

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How to Manage Chronic Headaches

Submitted by Kaitlyn Wekerle on April 18, 2014

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.

At Southwest Spine and Pain Center, our providers are committed to determining a correct diagnosis and designing treatment plans that are effective. If you suffer from unrelenting headaches, trust the medical professionals at Southwest Spine and Pain Center for the best care. With four locations across Utah, Southwest Spine and Pain Center is the leading pain practice in the southwest United...

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Spring Cleaning up Your Diet

Submitted by Kaitlyn Wekerle on April 16, 2014

In an effort to prepare for spring the right way, Southwest Spine and Pain Center has delivered spring cleaning tips that may help prevent back pain and promote healthy living. Spring cleaning is does not only include monotonous chores. Rather, it is a time to reorganize your life, get motivated for the future, and make positive decisions you may not have been able to make during the dreary months of winter.

Southwest Spine and Pain Center has four locations across Utah, proving to be the best and most reliable pain specialists in the southwest United States. We not only provide care within office walls, we give patients the tools they need to live happier and healthier lives. If you wish to kick-start your diet and kick-out bad habits, consider the following information as a...

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Spring Cleaning: Yard work without back pain

Submitted by Kaitlyn Wekerle on April 9, 2014

It is a nice reminder that spring is in the air as the greens of our lawns slowly emerge under melting snow. With this time of year comes a chore known famously as ‘spring-cleaning.’ While it is a time of de-cluttering and re-organizing, it often comes with the inevitable: back pain.

Don’t let back pain ruin your springtime and summertime fun. Let the experts at Southwest Spine and Pain get you back into life with the best treatments, therapies, and tips to reduce back pain and live a more fulfilling life. With four locations across Utah, Southwest Spine and Pain is the leading pain clinic in the southwest United States.

Gardening, yard work, cleaning, and lawn maintenance: these chores may seem like a drag, but it is often very fulfilling once your projects are done....

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The Four Phases of a Migraine

Submitted by Kaitlyn Wekerle on April 7, 2014

A migraine is a recurrent headache that is both painful and often accompanied with other symptoms. Often times, people confuse a migraine and a headache, leading to confusion and lack of judgment in treatment. A migraine attack can happen in four phases, each creating different symptoms that interfere with a person’s ability to think, feel, and act.

Southwest Spine and Pain Center is the elite pan practice in Utah, with four locations statewide. Offering better treatment options and quality care, Southwest Spine and Pain Center continues to lead the industry of pain practices. Migraine headaches promote pain often in the worst way possible. The following information outlines the four phases of migraines and how to know if you are experiencing a debilitating headache attacks....

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