What is the Best Pain Relief for Degenerative Disc Disease?

Degenerative disc disease (DDD) can be a real pain in the back – literally.   As we age, those cushions between our spine’s vertebrae can start to wear down, leading to discomfort and limited mobility.    Finding effective pain relief options is crucial for managing DDD and living a fulfilling life.    At Southwest Pain… Continue reading What is the Best Pain Relief for Degenerative Disc Disease?

Bulging Disc vs. Herniated Disc: Key Differences & Treatment Options

Bulging and herniated discs are common degenerative spine problems that can cause a lot of pain and discomfort.    Knowing the differences between these two conditions is important for getting the right treatment.   In this article, we’ll explain what sets a bulging disc apart from a herniated disc, their symptoms, causes, and the best… Continue reading Bulging Disc vs. Herniated Disc: Key Differences & Treatment Options

How Can Stiff and Tight Muscles Cause Back Pain?

Back pain is something a lot of us deal with.   One of the main culprits?   Stiff and tight muscles.   Let’s dive into how these muscle issues can lead to back pain and what you can do about it!   TREAT YOUR BACK PAIN TODAY   How Muscles Support Your Back Muscles are… Continue reading How Can Stiff and Tight Muscles Cause Back Pain?

Can a Herniated Disc Cause Permanent Nerve Damage?

A herniated disc occurs when the soft inside of a spinal disc pushes out through a tear in the outer layer.  This can hurt or press on nearby nerves, causing pain and other issues.  It’s important to know if this condition can lead to permanent nerve damage – let’s check it out in more detail!… Continue reading Can a Herniated Disc Cause Permanent Nerve Damage?

How Do You Fix Spinal Stenosis Without Surgery?

Dealing with spinal stenosis can be challenging, but surgery isn’t the only solution.    At Southwest Pain Management, we focus on conservative, patient-centered treatments that help you avoid unnecessary surgeries and reduce your reliance on pain medications.    This article will explore non-surgical ways to fix spinal stenosis and how our team can help.  … Continue reading How Do You Fix Spinal Stenosis Without Surgery?

Acute Pain Conditions Alleviated by Non-Surgical Pain Management

There are many conditions that cause ongoing pain that many patients believe they just have to live with without intensive procedures or harmful prescription drugs. Fortunately, this is not true. Today, there are a number of effective treatment options that don’t involve medication or surgery. Pain management is possible through naturopathic treatments that are effective… Continue reading Acute Pain Conditions Alleviated by Non-Surgical Pain Management

How to Relieve Sit Bone Pain: More than Just a Pain in the Butt!

What are the bones that you sit on? Whether you want to call them sit bones or sitting bones, what we’re talking about are technically called the ischial tuberosities. Ischial refers to the name of the area of bone on your pelvis and a tuberosity is a large bump. They can be felt on either… Continue reading How to Relieve Sit Bone Pain: More than Just a Pain in the Butt!