Chronic pain is a complex medical condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It can be defined as any pain that persists for more than three months, and it can affect any part of the body. Chronic pain can be caused by a variety of factors, including injury, disease, or an unknown source. It can […]

It is common to experience neck pain at some point in life. Neck pain can be caused by a variety of factors, including degenerative conditions, trauma, and even poor posture. At Southern Pain Specialists, our experienced team of specialists is here to provide comprehensive neck pain treatment for a variety of conditions. Our goal is […]

Back pain is a common problem, with most people experiencing at least one episode of pain in their lifetime. This pain can range from mild to severe and can be caused by a variety of factors. It’s important to understand the various causes of back pain and the available treatments in order to find relief. […]

Experiencing pain in your neck, mid-back, or lower back is scary because it can interfere with your ability to function day to day. Neck pain is usually not caused by severe conditions. But sometimes, neck pain can also be a red flag of severe health issues such as infections, cancer, autoimmune diseases, a structural problem […]

There is nothing worse than neck and shoulder pain that limits your ability to perform daily activities. In many instances, patients have a difficult time deciphering whether their pain is a result of a neck injury or a shoulder injury. This is primarily because pain in the neck can radiate into the shoulders (and vice […]

Millions of people in the U.S. have suffered from acute or chronic back pain. Acute back pain develops suddenly, often as a consequence of an identifiable injury. It can resolve within a matter of days, but may last up to six weeks. Chronic back pain tends to develop more gradually over time, and it may […]

Anyone can develop back pain, especially from traumatic events like car accidents and personal injuries. In fact, back pain is the leading cause of disability in people under 45. Unfortunately, the aging process can definitely play a role, too. That’s because, whether we like it or not, our spines undergo several age-related changes with each […]

The prevalence of acute low back pain in the United States is considerable — a quarter of adults report the problem in the prior three months. While there are many conditions that can lead to low back pain, back spasms rank among the most common. Whether it’s your first experience with a back spasm or […]

Being in pain is quite uncomfortable for most people. Even a minor pain, such as a stubbed toe or a paper cut is unpleasant but, we still know that pain fades relatively quickly. Now, imagine suffering from back pain that never fades. Or that fades only to come back a few hours later. What would […]

For many people, the idea of a laser summons the idea of something suited for outer space. However, lasers are providing breakthroughs in the field of medicine. The word “laser” stands for “light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation.” Fortunately, you can think of lasers in far more general terms when it comes to medicine. […]