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How and Why Men and Women Experience Pain Differently

Pain isn’t a one-size-fits-all experience. Join us as we explore gender disparities in pain management and discuss how the West Texas Pain Institute responds to them.

Feb 1st, 2025

Is Sciatica Pain Keeping You Up At Night? Here’s How To Find Relief

Pain has an uncanny ability to pester you throughout the day and keep you up all night long. This blog covers the best nighttime sciatica management strategies and highlights our advanced treatments that help you find lasting relief.

Jan 10th, 2025

How Long Should You Power Through Pain Before Seeking Medical Help?

Pain is your body’s way of telling you something is wrong — are you listening? Here’s a pain management specialist’s take on when pain warrants a trip to the doctor’s office. 

Dec 17th, 2024

How Can I Prevent New Compression Fractures After My Vertebroplasty?

Vertebroplasty may have relieved your pain and fortified your spine, but that doesn’t mean bone health can take a back seat. Here are some simple strategies for keeping your vertebrae healthy after your procedure.

Nov 8th, 2024

Epidural Injections vs. Radiofrequency Ablation: Which Provides Longer Pain Relief?

When chronic pain rules your life, you have the power to reclaim control with two next-level pain treatments. Here’s how epidural steroid injections and radiofrequency ablation stack up against each other and which lasts the longest.

Oct 16th, 2024

It’s More Than Just Pain: The Lesser-Known Effects of Chronic Pain

Chronic pain isn’t just about aching muscles and joints — it’s a whole health issue that takes its toll on virtually all your body’s systems. Here’s a closer look at the snowball effect of physical pain and how we can help you find relief.

Sep 11th, 2024

How Often Do Spinal Cord Stimulators Need to be Reprogrammed?

A spinal cord stimulator is a life-changer, but nothing lasts forever. Your SCS needs occasional updates. Here’s when and why you should reprogram your device.

Aug 15th, 2024

You Don’t Have to Live with Fibromyalgia Pain: You Have Options

Stop spinning your wheels and start getting the answers you’ve been looking for. Our experts have years of experience diagnosing and treating fibromyalgia, and our comprehensive services can help you. Keep reading to learn more. 

Jul 3rd, 2024

Fluoroscopy 101: What it is and Why Your Doctor May Use One to Help Treat You

In this blog, we answer all your questions about fluoroscopy and bring you up to speed on one of medicine’s most advanced imaging and diagnostic tools. Keep reading to get our expert’s insight.

Jun 19th, 2024

How Long Does the Surgical Cement Used for a Compression Fracture Last?

Repairing your spinal compression fracture and relieving your back pain can be as easy as injecting surgical cement into your vertebrae — but how long until the magic wears off? Keep reading to get the details.

May 13th, 2024

Consider One of These Regenerative Medicine Treatments to Relieve Your Pain

Regenerative medicine isn’t a new-fangled science experiment — it’s a tried-and-true answer to chronic pain trusted by elite athletes, arthritic seniors, and everyone in between. Keep reading to learn more about two of the most popular types.

Apr 1st, 2024

3 Phases of Radiofrequency Ablation

When your nerves are on the fritz, you need something that restores order. Enter radiofrequency ablation. Keep reading to learn more about this simple procedure that keeps rogue nerves in check. 

Feb 15th, 2024

I’m Nervous About Getting An Epidural Injection. What Should I Expect?

Ready to get rid of back pain but not keen on being poked with a needle? We’re here to answer your questions about epidural injections so you can move past your concerns and get the relief you need.

Feb 7th, 2024

Who’s a Candidate for Kyphoplasty?

The only thing more frustrating than your back pain is struggling to find a way to get rid of it — especially if you’ve fractured a vertebra. Your search may end with kyphoplasty, an innovative way to repair broken backbones.

Dec 18th, 2023

At-Home Remedies for Fibromyalgia

You don’t have to fight fibromyalgia alone, but you can gain ground on the home front when you take your cues from our experts. Keep reading to get our best advice on managing fibromyalgia naturally at home.

Dec 1st, 2023

My Spinal Cord Stimulation Trial Didn’t Go Well: What Are My Next Steps?

Few things are more frustrating than hitting roadblocks when you’re desperate for pain relief. But when one door closes, our team helps you find an open window. Here are your options when spinal cord stimulatiomn doesn’t work. 

Nov 1st, 2023

3 Chronic Pain Problems That Radiofrequency Ablation Can Alleviate

Have you tried everything to manage your chronic pain with no results? It’s time to simplify your efforts and try radiofrequency ablation. Here’s everything to know about this revolutionary treatment and how it treats your stubborn pain problem.

Sep 30th, 2023

Can PRP Injections Help Heal My Long-Standing Tendon Injury?

The short answer is yes, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can help your chronic tendon injury — how it works is where it gets interesting. We’ve got all the details on the science behind PRP and what it can do for injuries that refuse to heal.

Sep 1st, 2023

Your Complete Guide to Optimal Recovery Following Kyphoplasty

Any procedure on your spine (no matter how minimally invasive) naturally evokes some concern. So, our experts have compiled a comprehensive kyphoplasty guide to help you know what to expect from start to finish.

Aug 1st, 2023

All About Spinal Cord Stimulation for Neuropathic Pain

Spinal cord stimulation for pain in feet and muscles? It may sound strange, but spinal cord stimulation is becoming one of the best ways to treat neuropathic pain. Keep reading to find out more. 

Jul 1st, 2023

Fibromyalgia Pain Management: 7 Effective Treatment Strategies to Try

Feel like you’re fighting a losing battle with fibromyalgia? You’re not alone. Here, we restore your pluck and highlight a few strategies that will help you take back ground from this chronic pain condition.

Jun 1st, 2023

PRP: A Game-Changing Solution for Arthritis-Related Joint Pain

May is Arthritis Awareness Month, and we’re excited to talk about one of the industry’s best options for pain and symptom relief: PRP. Keep reading to discover what you’ve been missing and how to get started.

May 1st, 2023

When Should I Consider Radiofrequency Ablation for My Back Pain Problem?

Back pain has been in control long enough. It’s time to take back your life and regain pain-free movement — and radiofrequency ablation could be the answer. Keep reading to find out when radiofrequency ablation may be right for you.

Apr 1st, 2023

Is Kyphoplasty the Best Option for Me If I Have Osteoporosis?

Think osteoporosis means the end of healthy bones for good? Kyphoplasty can give them a new lease on life. Here’s how kyphoplasty can address the effects of osteoporosis.

Mar 1st, 2023

How Long Can an Epidural Injection Keep My Pain Away?

Pain relief in a simple injection? We understand if it sounds too good to be true. So, we’re giving you straight-from-the-expert insight into just how powerful and long-lasting epidural injections can be.

Feb 1st, 2023

Repairing Your Spinal Fracture with Surgical Cement

Cement in your spine? It may sound strange, but our quick, minimally invasive methods can have you standing upright and moving pain-free in no time. Here’s what you should know about how we fix spinal fractures.

Jan 1st, 2023

Posture Mistakes You're Making That Worsen Your Back Pain

It’s time to see where you stand with how you stand. Keep reading to discover the most common posture mistakes you could be making and how they exacerbate your back pain.

Dec 1st, 2022

How a Spinal Cord Stimulator Trial Works

What if you could test a treatment before committing? With spinal cord stimulation, trial phases aren’t just a recommendation — they’re a requirement. Keep reading to learn more about how a spinal cord stimulator trial works.

Nov 1st, 2022

Does Radiofrequency Ablation Treatment Hurt?

Whether your battle with pain just began or you’ve been on the front line for years, the last thing you want to do is go through treatments that cause more discomfort. With radiofrequency ablation, you don’t have to. Keep reading to learn more.

Oct 1st, 2022

How Vertebroplasty Can Repair Your Fractured Bones

Are fractures making your daily routine back-breaking work? Vertebroplasty may be an option for you. Read on to learn more about how this simple treatment can quickly refortify your weakened bones.

Sep 1st, 2022

Can an Epidural Injection Relieve My Sciatica?

Epidural injections are one of the most effective ways to treat sciatica. Want to know why? Keep reading to learn how a simple injection can help you take your first steps towards a pain-free life.

Aug 7th, 2022

The 3 Steps of Radiofrequency Ablation

What if you could shut off the nerves that are causing your pain? With radiofrequency ablation, you can. Here’s a sneak peek into how this minimally invasive procedure provides quick pain relief in three easy steps.

Jul 6th, 2022

5 Common Causes of Lower Back Pain

Sick of living with back pain and not knowing what’s causing it? Our expert answers your questions, including where back pain comes from and how to treat it.

Jun 1st, 2022

What Pain Conditions Can Regenerative Medicine Treat?

Are you in pain and searching for a real solution? You’re not alone. Keep reading to find out if you’re a candidate for regenerative medicine — one of the most advanced and versatile pain treatments available.

May 1st, 2022

Can Spinal Cord Stimulation Help My Chronic Pain?

Yes — spinal cord stimulation can help your chronic pain. But we know you need more than that. Learn about this revolutionary treatment and how it can benefit you.

Apr 1st, 2022

Why Are My Vertebrae Breaking?

A car accident can understandably cause some spinal damage. But if your back is breaking down for no obvious reason, it’s time to find out why it’s happening and what you can do about it.

Mar 1st, 2022

The Link Between Fibromyalgia and Depression

Fibromyalgia isn’t a body-only condition — it affects your mind as well. Find out the mind-body connection involved with fibromyalgia.

Feb 1st, 2022

Will Vertebroplasty Limit My Range of Motion?

Cement in your joints may sound like it will make movement impossible, but it’s not as limiting as you may imagine. Here, we take a closer look at vertebroplasty and what you can expect from your range of motion afterward.

Jan 1st, 2022

How a Nerve Block Can Help Diagnose Your Pain

Sometimes, the source of pain isn’t obvious. If you’ve got pain and you don’t know where it’s coming from, a simple injection could hold the answer. Here’s a closer look at diagnostic nerve blocks.

Dec 1st, 2021

Can Epidural Injections Help My Sciatica?

There’s back pain, and then there’s sciatica pain. And we’re on a mission to help you stop it in its tracks. Learn more about epidural injections — a fast-acting, long-lasting solution to your sciatica.

Nov 1st, 2021

4 Benefits of Regenerative Medicine

Regenerative medicine — what sounds like the brainchild of a Hollywood scriptwriter is actually one of the most innovative advances in pain management. It’s natural, it’s proven, and it’s available now. Find how it works and what it helps.

Oct 1st, 2021

Vertebroplasty: What to Expect Before and After Your Treatment

Even if the procedure is minimally invasive, it’s comforting to know exactly what you can expect. Here’s what you should know about how to prepare and recover from vertebroplasty.

Sep 1st, 2021

5 Signs of Fibromyalgia

If you know someone who has fibromyalgia, then you know the intense pain it can cause. But pain isn’t the only indicator. Learn about five more warning signs of fibromyalgia that accompany widespread pain.

Aug 1st, 2021

What Is Spinal Cord Stimulation?

Nothing has worked for your back pain, and you’re finally considering spinal cord stimulation, but you have some questions and concerns. Here’s everything you should know about this breakthrough back pain treatment.

Jul 18th, 2021

When Is an Epidural Injection Appropriate?

Epidural injections aren’t just for women in the delivery room — they’re a versatile treatment for a variety of painful conditions. Explore all the ways we can use this minimally invasive treatment to help you find genuine, lasting pain relief.

Jun 9th, 2021

Secondary Illnesses That Are Often Associated With Fibromyalgia

Here’s a closer look at the variety of secondary illnesses that often accompany fibromyalgia to help you fully understand how this painful condition impacts your overall health and get the help you need quickly.

May 18th, 2021

Who Is a Candidate for Kyphoplasty?

Back pain can bring your life to a grinding halt. But finding the right treatment can be just as frustrating as the pain itself. Find out if you’re a candidate for an effective, minimally invasive procedure known as kyphoplasty.

Apr 13th, 2021

The Mental Toll That Comes With Chronic Pain

Think chronic pain is just a physical problem? Think again. It also impacts your mental health. Here’s how.

Mar 17th, 2021

Life After a Vertebroplasty

You’ve taken the necessary steps and addressed your spinal compression fractures. Now what? We’re answering all your post-vertebroplasty questions, so you can get started enjoying your new, pain-free life quickly.

Feb 9th, 2021

5 Tips for Managing Joint Inflammation

Sick of stiff, achy joints? It’s time to take control of your joint health and stop letting inflammation keep you from doing the things you love. Learn about the simple things you can do to combat joint inflammation.

Jan 19th, 2021

Oh, Those Achy Knees! We Can Help

They creak, they crack, they ache all day. But don’t despair — we’re here to help you conquer your knee pain for good. Learn the possible causes of knee pain and how it can be treated.

Dec 20th, 2020

The Science Behind Epidural Injections

When nothing seems to be working for your aching, throbbing back, it’s time to consider a different minimally invasive treatment option. Here’s everything you need to know about epidural injections.

Nov 11th, 2020

Complications of Osteoporosis

Sadly, when your bones start to weaken, it takes more than a few glasses of milk to strengthen them again. Here’s why you should never let osteoporosis go untreated.

Oct 13th, 2020

Can Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections Really Stop My Pain?

Ready to stop living under the weight of chronic aches and pains? Look no further than the revolutionary relief you can only get from PRP injections.

Sep 17th, 2020

Is There a Cure for Fibromyalgia?

Whether you’ve just started experiencing symptoms or you’ve been living with it for years, fibromyalgia pain is frustrating and debilitating. Finding relief can seem impossible but our expert has the treatment you need to live pain-free.

Aug 20th, 2020

Why Radiofrequency Ablation May Be the Best Solution for Your Chronic Back Pain

Want to get pain off your back? Now you can with the most advanced technology available. Keep reading to learn about radiofrequency ablation and how it can help you.

Jul 22nd, 2020

Living with a Spinal Cord Stimulator

If you have a spinal cord stimulator, you’ve taken difficult steps to feel relief from back pain. But relieving your pain this way can create new inconveniences in your daily life. Keep reading to learn how to navigate these obstacles.

Jun 25th, 2020

What Is Kyphoplasty and How Is It Used to Treat Spinal Compression Fractures?

Having a spinal compression fracture can result in some of the worst pain you’ve ever experienced. Fortunately, you can find relief with kyphoplasty. Read more to learn about how this advanced technique can stop your pain.

May 26th, 2020

Telehealth Services: What Is It and When Should I Use It?

Do you ever wish you could visit the doctor in the comfort of your own home? Now you can with telehealth services. Read on to learn more about this revolutionary advancement in health care.

Apr 1st, 2020

Discover the Benefits of PRP Injections for Knee Arthritis

Pain and limited mobility from arthritis can significantly interfere with your quality of life. If you’re struggling with the pain of knee arthritis, there’s hope. An advancement in arthritis treatment may help you get your life back.

Mar 18th, 2020

Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine

Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.

Feb 20th, 2024