SGB for Long COVID: What You Need to Know

While the effects of Covid are generally well-understood, the long-term ramifications of the viral infection are less well-understood. Recently, there has been an increase in attention on “Long Covid,” or the lasting symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Long Covid is a term used to describe symptoms that remain for several weeks after the initial infection has… Continue reading SGB for Long COVID: What You Need to Know

When Does Knee Pain Become Serious?

Knee pain is no laughing matter, and oftentimes knee pain is ignored because a person doesn’t believe it’s serious. But when does knee pain actually become serious enough that it needs to be taken care of? How can you tell when you should come and see one of our pain management professionals? It can be… Continue reading When Does Knee Pain Become Serious?

Lower Back Pain: When Should You Get Help?

Low back pain can be one of the most intense pains the human body can experience, especially if the pain is acute and continuous. It is responsible for most off-work days than any other type of pain. Thankfully, if you’re experiencing severe lower back pain, there are some ways that you can get relief. As… Continue reading Lower Back Pain: When Should You Get Help?

Common Sciatica Triggers and How to Treat it

It never fails: you’re ready for some relaxation and fun with the family when suddenly you tweak your back, and you’re down for the count. Sciatica pain can last anywhere from a few days to a few weeks or more. The pain is radiating from your lower hip or back, down the back of your… Continue reading Common Sciatica Triggers and How to Treat it

Clues You Might Have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Do you work with your hands? If you sit behind a computer keyboard, use a computer mouse, use hand tools, use a cash register, play guitar, have diabetes, or are just unlucky, you may be at risk for carpal tunnel syndrome. Even writing with a pen can put you at risk. Carpal tunnel syndrome is… Continue reading Clues You Might Have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Ketamine Infusions And Their Proven Results With Evidence

Ketamine Infusions And What They Can Do For You Are you living with a major depressive disorder and feeling that your current treatment is not as effective as you would have liked? Or are you having problems with the unwanted side effects of prescription medication? Here at Southwest Pain Management, we want to help people… Continue reading Ketamine Infusions And Their Proven Results With Evidence

Stiff Neck What To Do
About It

Modern treatment of neck pain puts a big emphasis on self-management, coping strategies, and a quick return to normal activities. Managing your stress is an important part of the treatment plan for neck pain. Symptoms of Neck Tension The symptoms of neck tension, which may come on either suddenly or slowly, include: muscle tightness muscle… Continue reading Stiff Neck What To Do
About It

Gardening with Back Pain: Tips for Safe and Comfortable Care

Now that spring flowers are starting to bloom here in Texas, it more important than ever, to be able to enjoy gardening in a way that is safe for your back. Gardening is great for reducing anxiety and stress but long periods of planting can take a toll on your back or make your existing… Continue reading Gardening with Back Pain: Tips for Safe and Comfortable Care

What is disuse syndrome? Why Happened and Treatment

Use it or lose it. If you suffer from any type of chronic pain, you are at risk for developing a physical “disuse” syndrome. You have heard the expression, “use it or lose it”? Our bodies are designed to move and be active. What is disuse syndrome? Basically, it describes the effects on the body… Continue reading What is disuse syndrome? Why Happened and Treatment

How’s Your Posture? Importance & Improvment

How many times have you heard your mother say, “stand up straight!”. She was talking about your posture. It is common knowledge that not only a good posture can make you appear your best, but it also impacts your long-term health. Prolonged poor posture can cause pain and injury in your neck and back. Making… Continue reading How’s Your Posture? Importance & Improvment