The PainSmith Blog

This recipe for Chickpea Soup with Garlic and Leafy Greens features some of our favorite anti-inflammatory and good-for-you ingredients. It has lean protein from chickpeas, fiber and nutrient-rich leafy green vegetables…

In a list recently published by San Antonio Magazine, Dr. William Zachary Smith was voted a Top Pain Management Physician by his peers in the San Antonio area.

December can be the most wonderful time of the year. But – it can also be the time where the healthy routines you established earlier in the year can fall by the wayside. Dr. Smith shares some helpful tips…

Pain is a very common symptom in cancer patients. The good news is that cancer pain is very treatable. About nine out of 10 cancer pain patients are able to find relief using a combination of medications and therapies…

We have enjoyed getting to know the local restaurants, attractions, and physician partners in the Stone Oak, San Antonio area and beyond. So, we wanted to take this opportunity to highlight some of our personal favorites. Enjoy!

Back pain is one of the most common medical issues for people in the U.S., affecting about 31 million Americans. Identifying whether the pain is muscular or spinal can help your doctor determine the best course of treatment…

If you are experiencing pain, tingling, numbness or weakness, you might be dealing with a pinched nerve in your neck or back. A pinched nerve can be extremely painful and may prevent you from carrying out your daily activities…

There are many vitamins and minerals that are essential to your overall health, and many of these are important for your spine health as well. Your spine is the foundation of your skeleton, so it’s essential to ensure that you are caring for it…

Aging is an inevitable part of life and with it comes some amount of physical and mental decline. As you journey through the years, finding ways to maintain your quality of life is paramount. However, aging does not have to be synonymous with pain…