The PainSmith

10/14/2025

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"Front desk helpful and friendly. Dr. Smith also made us feel comfortable. He thoroughly explained my condition and answered all our questions. We would recommend him to others."

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

10/08/2025

It’s officially Pumpkin Spice season! You’ll find warming spices and pumpkin flavors in almost everything during the fall. There’s the iconic latte, of course, but it’s also found in tons of baked goods, fancy cheeses, and even pasta! But many of these treats can be full of sugar, fat, dairy, and other less-than-healthy ingredients.

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.

This season’s featured recipe is Healthy Pumpkin Spice Banana Muffins, a healthier treat that features all that great spicy fall flavor, just with some healthier substitutions. This recipe avoids some of the inflammatory ingredients that can exacerbate chronic pain (dairy, eggs) and includes some super-powered ingredients that can give you a boost of potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin C.

Check out our blog “From the Doctor’s Vault” (link in bio) to see the recipe and try it for yourselves!

09/23/2025

We are proud to announce that we have renewed our sponsorships of Las Lomas Elementary through their PTA for the third year and Ronald Reagan High School athletics through the Diamondbackers Sports Association for the second year in a row. As a small business operating in Stone Oak, we feel that it is vitally important to support our local area schools.

Dr. Smith’s philosophy towards sponsorships reflects his own experience as a public school student. “Having attended public schools myself, I understand the importance of well-funded local schools when it comes to educating the next generation. I am glad that these sponsorships will directly support students at these schools in so many different capacities.”

You can learn more about the missions of Las Lomas PTA Las Lomas PTA and about Reagan Diamondbackers Reagan Rattler Sports.

If your organization is looking for support, feel free to send us a request at info@thepainsmith.com or send us a message through the contact form on our website.

09/20/2025

Vertebral compression fractures are fractures in the vertebral bodies that make up the spinal column. In vertebral compression fractures (VCF), the body collapses and "compresses" into itself. It may involve the collapse of one or more vertebrae in the spine.

They typically occur due to osteoporosis or cancer that weakens the bones. But they can also happen after trauma (such as a car crash) or as a result of tumors on the spine.

They are unfortunately very common, especially in older women, but occur in older men as well.

If you are experiencing symptoms that may indicate a compression fracture, don't wait - contact your doctor to start the diagnostic and treatment process.

*This post is intended for informational purposes only, not to replace the advice of your doctor or other health care provider. Please discuss any questions or concerns you may have with your provider.*

09/09/2025

The PainSmith team had a great time at Las Lomas Elementary School’s Grandparents Day celebration last week!

We are proud to sponsor the Las Lomas PTA and help support local schools in the Stone Oak area! It was amazing to meet some of the students and families that attend this wonderful school.

If you’d like to sponsor the Las Lomas Elementary School PTA, you can follow the link in their bio:

08/12/2025

Unfortunately, most seniors will experience knee pain at some point in their lives. It is commonly caused by acute injuries or osteoarthritis (inflammation of the joint).

Although it is common, there are ways for seniors to prevent, reduce, or manage their knee pain before it becomes chronic. A regular exercise routine can help strengthen the knee joints and surrounding leg, hip and buttocks muscles that support them. Check out our latest blog post for exercise recommendations that can keep your knees healthy and strong.

https://thepainsmith.com/knee-pain-exercises-for-seniors-in-san-antonio-and-beyond/

07/04/2025

Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸🗽🎆

We hope your Fourth of July celebrations are happy and pain-free.

Our office is closed today, we will re-open on Monday.

06/17/2025

June is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month (MHAM). Did you know that more than 1 billion people worldwide experience migraines?!?

Migraines are not just bad headaches, they are neurological conditions that can be debilitating. Nine out of ten people with migraines reported they could not “function normally” during days in which a migraine strikes. If you are struggling with chronic migraines, it may be time to look into treatment options.

You may be familiar with BOTOX for wrinkles, but did you know it's also approved for chronic migraines? 👀 BOTOX can actually prevent headaches before they start. The injections block the release of chemicals involved in pain transmission, preventing the activation of pain networks in the brain. 🚫

If you are experiencing chronic migraines and want to learn if BOTOX may be an option for you, give us a call today!

06/15/2025

Wishing all the proud papas and fantastic fathers out there a very Happy Father's Day - especially our very own Dr. Zack Smith! 👨‍⚕️

We hope your day is stress-free and pain-free! ❤️

06/11/2025

As we mentioned in one of our previous blog posts, “Best (and Worst) Foods for Nerve Pain,” changes in your diet could help provide relief for nerve pain and neuropathy. 🍽️

There are many foods with what are considered “anti-inflammatory” properties that can work to calm and soothe oversensitive nerves. And, there are also foods that can intensify inflammation and your neuropathy symptoms. ⚡

Our next entry in our blog series of our favorite recipes featuring ingredients that may help manage your nerve pain is Lower-Sodium Blackened Redfish Tacos with Mango Salsa. 🌮

Redfish is a delicious, flaky fish that offers a variety of health benefits that make it a nutritious addition to any diet. It’s high in protein and anti-inflammatory Omega-3s while being quite low in calories and fat.

Check out our latest blog post for the recipe!

Did you make it? Let us know what you thought in the comments! Bon Appetit! 👨‍🍳

Try this anti-inflammatory recipe - Lower-Sodium Blackened Redfish Tacos with Mango Salsa - packed with nutrients to manage nerve pain.

05/27/2025

We had a great informational session with Boston Scientific on “Advancements in the Treatment of Chronic Pain” with Dr. Smith last week.

We had quite a turnout, and answered many great questions during the Q&A portion. We will be posting some of the Q&A’s here on social media so stay tuned!

Curious about chronic pain treatments? Give us a call and schedule a consultation with Dr. Smith today!

05/19/2025

We are still accepting registrations for this Wednesday's educational session on "The Advancements in the Treatment of Chronic Pain", presented by Dr. Zack Smith.

The presentation will discuss interventional pain management procedures including Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) and Radiofrequency Ablation. These minimally invasive treatment options can provide long lasting relief for people suffering with chronic pain. They are FDA approved and covered by most insurance companies including Medicare.

The event will be held:

- May 21, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Drury Inn and Suites San Antonio North Stone Oak
-- 801 North Loop 1604 East, SATX 78258

We welcome family, friends and care providers to attend. Refreshments will be provided.

Register here:

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