The PainSmith

03/20/2026

It's officially spring and it's a great time to get outside and enjoy the fresh air!

But if your chronic pain has taken away the spring in your step - it may be time to seek treatment.

Schedule a consultation with Dr. Smith and start your journey toward a life with less pain!

03/14/2026

For painful joints due to wear-and-tear, injury, or arthritis, joint injections may be the answer. In this procedure, your doctor will insert medication (such as an anesthetic, steroid, or platlet-rich plasma) directly into your joints or the surrounding ligaments and tendons.

These injections can help reduce swelling & inflammation, manage pain, and can allow you resume exercise or physical therapy.

If you are struggling with pain in your knees, shoulders, elbows or other joints, we can help. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Smith and start your journey to a pain-free life. 🔐

03/04/2026

Joint pain (especially in large joints like the knees, shoulders, hips, and elbows) is one of the most common reasons patients seek pain management care. These joints carry your body weight and allow you to bend, rotate, stand, sit, and move comfortably. When they hurt, daily life becomes difficult very quickly.

While many people assume joint pain is caused by an injury or arthritis, that’s not always the case. In fact, joint pain can be a symptom of a much broader underlying condition, some of which can be unexpected!

At The PainSmith, our San Antonio pain management specialist frequently evaluates patients whose joint pain has no obvious cause. In our latest blog post, Dr. Smith outlines both common and surprising causes of joint pain, and when it’s time to seek expert care. Check it out!

Unexplained joint pain? The PainSmith outlines common and surprising causes and when to see a San Antonio pain management specialist.

02/26/2026

Curious what our patients have to say about us?

Check out this Google review from our patient William:

"Great staff, and Dr. Smith was professional, and concerned about my comfort during the procedure. I highly recommend Dr. Smith if you need someone to treat your ongoing pain symptoms."

Follow us to hear more about our patients and their treatment. 👉

If you are looking for a pain physician that comes highly recommended, give us a call to schedule a consultation. 📱

02/12/2026

The winter season can mean overly-rich foods, too many sweets, and a few too many drinks, but a new year is a great opportunity to get your diet back on track!

As part of our ongoing recipe series on the “Best (and Worst) Foods for Nerve Pain,” we’re highlighting how changes in your diet could help provide relief for nerve pain and neuropathy. Our goal is to help you focus on foods with what are considered “anti-inflammatory” properties that can work to calm and soothe oversensitive nerves, and hopefully cut down on those foods that can intensify inflammation and your neuropathy symptoms.

Check out this recipe for a hearty, antioxidant-packed, powerhouse salad that combines fresh greens with crisp apples, pomegranate arils, pecans, rich blue cheese, and roasted butternut squash.

https://thepainsmith.com/hearty-winter-harvest-salad/

02/04/2026

Searching for Pain Relief but not sure where to start? Our Pain Questionnaire walks you step-by-step through the initial questions we need to ask.

Step 1: Where does it hurt?
Step 2: How long has it been hurting?
Step 3: How bad is the pain?
Step 4: How do we contact you?

This is the first step on your road to a life with less pain! Head to our website (link in bio) to fill out a questionnaire and we’ll reach out to discuss ASAP! 🗣️



**This content is for informational purposes only. The questionnaire is not intended to communicate or provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, immediately call your doctor or dial 911.

01/30/2026

📣 Exciting news! 📣

Dr. Smith has once again been recognized as a Top Pain Management Physician in San Antonio in the 2026 Top Doctors list published by San Antonio Magazine!

This peer-selected honor highlights Dr. Smith’s growing reputation as a trusted pain management specialist known for providing patient-centered, evidence-based care to patients throughout San Antonio.

Dr. Smith is honored to be included among other highly regarded pain management physicians, as well as top doctors across multiple medical specialties.

Check out the full list: https://www.sanantoniomag.com/61888-2/

01/15/2026

Resolving to be more active this year? Exercise can help with chronic pain, but it can also be difficult to get moving when you're in pain.

If you need some help managing your pain, Dr. Smith can help! Schedule a consultation today and let's get you moving! 🚶🏻

01/10/2026

Are you resolving to spend 2026 with less pain? ⚡

Good news! Our New Year's Resolution is to help our patients manage their chronic pain with personalized treatments.

Let's work together to keep both of our resolutions. Schedule your consultation with Dr. Smith today.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! 🎇

We are excited for 2026 and all the opportunities it brings. We hope you and your families have a wonderful start to the year.

Our office will be closed on 01/01/26, reopening on 01/02/26.

12/10/2025

Does Holiday Decorating have you feeling all tangled up? 🎄😫

If you're struggling with pain this holiday season, don't end up on the naughty list, give us a call!

11/27/2025

The PainSmith family wishes you a Happy, Healthy, and Pain-Free Thanksgiving! 🦃 🍂

Our office will be closed today to celebrate with friends and family. ❤