Many people experience acute pain in their everyday lives because of an injury or nonthreatening health condition. Unfortunately, some people experience chronic pain that persists for an extended period of time. The pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler in Tyler, Texas specialize in chronic pain and are here to help with modern and conservative pain management treatments.
Common chronic pain complaints that lead people to pain physicians include headaches, neck pain, back pain, low back pain, cancer pain and arthritis pain. A person may even have two or more coexisting chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome.
In many cases, chronic pain cannot be cured. Pain management treatments are utilized to help alleviate the level of pain so an individual can enjoy everyday life. The goal of pain management is to improve function so the person can work, attend school and participate in day-to-day activities. Many people with chronic pain can be helped by pain physicians if they understand all the causes of pain and know the varied steps to help alleviate the pain.
If you would like to learn more about chronic pain, visit our blog. You can also contact our pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler, proudly serving Tyler, Texas patients with the latest in pain management techniques.
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Neck Pain | Pain Physicians | Pain Recovery Center of Tyler
Many people will experience neck pain during their life. Most neck pain is acute, results from sudden trauma like whiplash or a muscle strain or sprain, and heals in a relatively short amount of time. If you suffer from neck pain, the pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler in Tyler, Texas can help with a variety of pain management treatment options.
Neck pain can be caused by certain items that heal over time such as:
Neck pain can also be caused by health conditions and diseases such as:
If your neck pain doesn’t improve with rest, heat/ice and other at-home treatments, it is time to visit Pain Recovery Center of Tyler to discuss your pain management options. Our pain physicians specialize in neck pain treatments in Tyler, Texas. Please feel free to visit our blog here to learn more about neck pain.
Neck pain can be caused by certain items that heal over time such as:
- Muscle tension and strain such as sitting or sleeping in an awkward position
- Minor injuries such as a short fall
- Major injuries such as whiplash
Neck pain can also be caused by health conditions and diseases such as:
- Osteoporosis
- Fibromyalgia
- Arthritis
- Cervical herniated disc
- Cervical spinal stenosis
If your neck pain doesn’t improve with rest, heat/ice and other at-home treatments, it is time to visit Pain Recovery Center of Tyler to discuss your pain management options. Our pain physicians specialize in neck pain treatments in Tyler, Texas. Please feel free to visit our blog here to learn more about neck pain.
Back Pain | Pain Physicians | Pain Recovery Center of Tyler
Did you know back pain is one of the most common reasons individuals miss work? Did you know it is a leading cause of disability in the United States? If you suffer from back pain, the pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler in Tyler, Texas can help with a variety of pain management treatment options.
Acute back pain is characterized by pain that lasts for five weeks or less. Individuals may wake up with pain one day or twist in a way that brings it on. Chronic back pain is characterized by pain that lasts 12 weeks or longer and is not alleviated by common self-care items such as rest, heat/ice and nonprescription medications.
Back pain often develops because of these health conditions:
If your back pain doesn’t improve with rest, heat/ice and other at-home treatments, it is time to visit Pain Recovery Center of Tyler to discuss your pain management treatment options. Our pain physicians specialize in back pain treatments for Tyler, Texas patients. Please feel free to learn more about back pain by visiting our blog.
Acute back pain is characterized by pain that lasts for five weeks or less. Individuals may wake up with pain one day or twist in a way that brings it on. Chronic back pain is characterized by pain that lasts 12 weeks or longer and is not alleviated by common self-care items such as rest, heat/ice and nonprescription medications.
Back pain often develops because of these health conditions:
- Muscle strain or muscle sprain
- Muscle tension
- Lifting, bending or twisting incorrectly
- Arthritis
- Bulging or ruptured discs
- Sciatica
- Osteoporosis
- Whiplash
- Scoliosis
If your back pain doesn’t improve with rest, heat/ice and other at-home treatments, it is time to visit Pain Recovery Center of Tyler to discuss your pain management treatment options. Our pain physicians specialize in back pain treatments for Tyler, Texas patients. Please feel free to learn more about back pain by visiting our blog.
Low Back Pain | Pain Physicians | Pain Recovery Center of Tyler
Many people spend countless hours each day sitting at a desk or other work station. The outcome can be low back pain. The pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler in Tyler, Texas specialize in low back pain and the treatments associated with this condition.
The average American sits for thirteen hours a day and sleeps for eight hours. That is a total of 21 hours a day off their feet. With approximately only three hours of activity, low back pain can become a common occurrence. Standing and walking as much as possible is a better alternative to sitting as they burn more calories, tone muscles, improve posture, increase blood flow, reduce blood sugar and improve metabolism.
So, what about the connection between low back pain and sitting? Sitting is proven to be hard on the spine. The pressure inside of discs, those “shock absorbers” that lie between each vertebra in the spine, is higher when we sit compared with simply standing or lying down. To help relieve the pressure on discs and help alleviate low back pain, pain physicians recommend:
The average American sits for thirteen hours a day and sleeps for eight hours. That is a total of 21 hours a day off their feet. With approximately only three hours of activity, low back pain can become a common occurrence. Standing and walking as much as possible is a better alternative to sitting as they burn more calories, tone muscles, improve posture, increase blood flow, reduce blood sugar and improve metabolism.
So, what about the connection between low back pain and sitting? Sitting is proven to be hard on the spine. The pressure inside of discs, those “shock absorbers” that lie between each vertebra in the spine, is higher when we sit compared with simply standing or lying down. To help relieve the pressure on discs and help alleviate low back pain, pain physicians recommend:
- Getting up periodically and standing
- Sitting back in a chair and avoiding slouched positions
- Placing a lumbar roll behind the low back and chair/car seat
- Changing body position frequently when sitting
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Genicular Neurotomy | Knee Osteoarthritis | Pain Recovery Center of Tyler
The knee is the largest and strongest joint in the body but it is still prone to osteoarthritis. In fact, approximately 50 percent of individuals will experience knee osteoarthritis during their life. This disorder can cause knee pain, swelling and stiffness. The pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler are proud to now offer our Tyler, Texas patients an innovative procedure, Genicular Neurotomy.
Knee osteoarthritis can make it hard to do many everyday activities such as walking or climbing stairs. It is a major cause of lost work time and a serious disability for many people. Individuals can now experience alleviated pain with the Genicular Neurotomy procedure.
Genicular Neurotomy is an innovative, minimally invasive knee pain treatment designed to help alleviate pain associated with osteoarthritis knee pain and chronic knee pain without the use of surgery. Genicular Neurotomy involves no steroid or medicated injection. The procedure uses Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) to stun the painful nerves and prevent pain signals from reaching the brain.
If you would like to learn more about knee osteoarthritis and Genicular Neurotomy, please view Pain Recovery Center of Tyler’s blog.
About Pain Recovery Center of Tyler
Pain Recovery Center of Tyler in Tyler, Texas is a multidisciplinary clinic that strives to provide chronic pain relief through pain management techniques. Our pain physicians use a modern and conservative approach with 15 safe and effective therapies to target the source of pain.
Knee osteoarthritis can make it hard to do many everyday activities such as walking or climbing stairs. It is a major cause of lost work time and a serious disability for many people. Individuals can now experience alleviated pain with the Genicular Neurotomy procedure.
Genicular Neurotomy is an innovative, minimally invasive knee pain treatment designed to help alleviate pain associated with osteoarthritis knee pain and chronic knee pain without the use of surgery. Genicular Neurotomy involves no steroid or medicated injection. The procedure uses Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) to stun the painful nerves and prevent pain signals from reaching the brain.
If you would like to learn more about knee osteoarthritis and Genicular Neurotomy, please view Pain Recovery Center of Tyler’s blog.
About Pain Recovery Center of Tyler
Pain Recovery Center of Tyler in Tyler, Texas is a multidisciplinary clinic that strives to provide chronic pain relief through pain management techniques. Our pain physicians use a modern and conservative approach with 15 safe and effective therapies to target the source of pain.
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