Does Texas Summer Weather Affect Chronic Pain?

Does Texas Summer Weather Affect Chronic Pain?

Science may not be able to entirely explain the exact reason why pain worsens in the heat, but we cannot ignore it! In Dallas, Texas, the average high temperature sways to a sweltering 86-98* F in the summertime months. Often, patients who suffer from chronic pain...
Sciatica Relief with Epidural Injections

Sciatica Relief with Epidural Injections

If you have experienced lower back pain that radiates down your leg, you may have sciatica. As many 40% of people will experience Sciatica in their lifetime. For some, sciatic pain can be a pain that only comes once in a while, but for many it can cause extreme...
Infusion Pain Treatment for Chronic Pain

Infusion Pain Treatment for Chronic Pain

Millions of Americans are affected by chronic pain. Living with chronic pain can not only cause those suffering to have to live with pain on a daily basis, it can cause other significant issues as well. It can cause decreased mobility, flexibility, and can make it...
How is Cold Weather Affecting Your Arthritis Pain?

How is Cold Weather Affecting Your Arthritis Pain?

Winter is upon us, and for those who suffer from joint pain that can mean even more discomfort. While many people blame their increased aches and pains on the cold weather, it is actually due to changes in the barometric pressure. When there are sudden drops in the...
Why Pain Medication is Not Always the Best Option for Pain Relief

Why Pain Medication is Not Always the Best Option for Pain Relief

At Progressive Pain and Interventional Psychiatry we use a variety of tools to treat your pain.  Pain medication may be one of those tools, but it shouldn’t always be the first one to be used in your pain management treatment plan. Treatment options such as...
What are Joint Injections

What are Joint Injections

In our office when we refer to a “joint injection” we are referring to an injection of a steroid or a cortisone into the joint.  They can oftentimes be used in place of prescription medications or even surgeries.  These types of injections can allow you to have long...