Chronic Pain | Senior Citizens | Tyler Texas

It is estimated approximately 88% of senior citizens experience some form of chronic pain at any given time. Seniors are prone to chronic pain because of joint and muscle wear and tear, a decrease in physical activity and the presence of other medical conditions. The pain specialists at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler, proudly serving the greater Tyler, Texas area, specialize in diagnosing and treating chronic pain in patients of all ages, including seniors. Our multimodal treatment approach is designed to treat the true cause of pain and return patients to a pain-free and healthy lifestyle.

As seniors age it is sometimes impossible to turn back the hands of time and undo health conditions, past injuries and natural degeneration of the body. If chronic pain is present and affects a senior’s daily life, they are encouraged to visit a pain specialist. A pain specialist is trained and experienced at diagnosing and treating the true cause of pain with a multidisciplinary approach.

A pain specialist can help seniors suffering from chronic pain by utilizing a variety of treatment options. Common treatment options include:

• Pain medications
• Muscle relaxants
• Anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs)
• Steroid injections
• Nerve blocks
• Spinal decompression
• Physical therapy
• Massage therapy

If you live in the Tyler, Texas area and are a senior citizen experiencing chronic pain, please contact the practice of Pain Recovery Center of Tyler. Our pain specialists are available to treat the cause of pain and return seniors to a happy and healthy lifestyle.  You can also view our full blog article dedicated to this topic here.

Myofascial Pain Syndrome | Chronic Pain | Tyler Texas

Myofascial pain syndrome, a chronic pain condition, is characterized by inflammation and pain that affects the fascia, the connective tissue that covers the body’s muscles. Many patients with this condition report referred pain, a seemingly unrelated area of pain, because of pressure on sensitive points in the muscles. These sensitive areas are commonly referred to as trigger points. The Tyler, Texas pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler specialize in treating numerous chronic pain conditions, including myofascial pain syndrome.

This chronic pain condition typically begins after a muscle has been repetitively contracted over an extended period of time. This is often found in workers and recreational athletes that perform repetitive movements each day. Unlike acute muscle pain, the pain associated with myofascial pain syndrome becomes chronic. This health condition can also be caused by an injury to intervertebral discs, general fatigue, lack of activity (sling usage) and certain medical conditions such as a heart attack.

Symptoms of myofascial pain syndrome include a tender knot in a muscle (trigger point), deep, aching pain in a muscle, acute pain that worsens into chronic pain and difficulty sleeping because of the pain level. Many pain physicians begin treatment of myofascial pain syndrome with a physical therapy and rehabilitation program. A combination of physical therapy, massage and trigger point injections may be prescribed in more severe cases.

For additional information on myofascial pain syndrome, a chronic pain condition, please contact the pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler, proudly serving the greater Tyler, Texas area. You can also view our full blog article dedicated to this topic here.

Lower Back Pain | Pain Management | Tyler Texas

Back pain, most often lower back pain, is a common health condition that affects about 80% of American adults at some point during their lifetime. Back pain is one of the main reasons adults miss work, as well as the leading cause of job disability. The Tyler, Texas pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler specialize in pain management for lower back pain, either acute or chronic pain.

Once patients have a better understanding of the lumbar spine (lower back) they are able to understand where lower back pain begins. The lumbar spine consists of five vertebras with discs in between each vertebra. The discs are responsible for providing cushion and allowing the spine to twist and bend during movements. The spine itself protects the sophisticated spinal nerves that travel through a space known as the spinal canal. The nerves branch out from the spinal canal and transmit messages between the brain and muscles. A system of muscles and ligaments surround the spine and provide support and stability to the lower back.

Lower back pain is commonly caused by improper lifting, lifting an object too heavy, poor posture, a muscle spasm or an awkward movement. The pain can also be caused by a more severe condition such as spinal nerve compression, herniated discs, bulging discs, spinal fractures, spinal arthritis or a failed back surgery.

For additional resources on lower back pain, or to determine the appropriate pain management plan for you, please contact the pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler located in Tyler, Texas. You can also view our full blog article dedicated to this topic here.

Chronic Pain Syndrome | Pain Management | Tyler Texas

Biochemical changes occur in the body associated with long-lasting pain in certain patients. Chronic pain syndrome is a difficult condition for pain physicians to both diagnose and treat since pain signals continue to fire for months, or even years, after the initial injury or health condition is treated and healed. When this occurs, it is critical patients contact a pain management specialist in order to alleviate the unwanted effects of chronic pain. As a multidisciplinary pain management practice located in Tyler, Texas, Pain Recovery Center of Tyler is here to treat patients suffering from chronic pain.

 

Chronic Pain Syndrome Overview

 

Chronic pain syndrome is responsible for causing neuropathic pain (pain triggered by the nervous system) for months or years after the injury or health condition is healed. The condition makes many aspects of life quite difficult for sufferers. Patients suffering from the condition often experience depression, frustration, anger and anxiety. The combination of these emotions may cause patients to no longer maintain a healthy home life or perform everyday work requirements.

Chronic pain syndrome is believed by many health professionals to be associated with certain health conditions and/or injuries. Pain management specialists often link osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lumbar or cervical fractures, mechanical lower back pain, disc herniation and poor posture with long-term pain. 

Chronic pain syndrome requires a tailored pain management treatment plan of both counseling and medical treatment. At a pain management clinic, patients can receive both forms of treatment with a multidisciplinary approach. 

For additional resources on chronic pain syndrome, or to determine the correct pain management approach for your chronic pain, please contact the Tyler, Texas office of Pain Recovery Center of Tyler. You can also view our entire blog article dedicated to this topic here.  

Halloween Safety Tips | Injury Prevention | Tyler Texas

Now is the time of year when kids dress-up in costumes and go trick-or-treating around their community. Dressing-up and enjoying the candy are two of the many reasons families in the greater Tyler, Texas area love Halloween. Before your family begins roaming the streets, follow these Halloween safety tips courtesy of Pain Recovery Center of Tyler. Our pain physicians are proud to serve the East Texas area and to share injury prevention tips for all ages.

Halloween Safety Tips and Injury Prevention

• Trick-or-treat safely
• All children should have adult supervision at all times
• Only approach homes that are well-lit
• Beware of family pets when approaching their home

• Keep Halloween costumes creative and safe
• Carry glow sticks or wear glow jewelry as part of the costume
• Select the right size costume and ensure children can walk well in it to avoid trips and falls
• Use face paint and makeup instead of masks to help children see better
• Decorate candy bags with reflective tape
• Select a bright-colored costume, if possible, so children can be seen easier as the sun goes down

• Walk safely while trick-or-treating
• Cross the street at corners only after looking both ways
• Always walk on paths and sidewalks. If the road is the only option, always walk facing traffic
• Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes to avoid foot pain and/or slips and falls

As you and your family head out to trick-or-treat this Halloween, follow these simple Halloween safety tips. To learn even more about injury prevention, contact the Tyler, Texas pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler, or visit our website at www.paincentertyler.com. You can also view our full blog article dedicated to this topic here.

Bone and Joint Health | Musculoskeletal Disorders | Tyler Texas

Bone and Joint Action Week, courtesy of the United States Bone and Joint Initiative (USBJI), is held every year from October 12-20 to help raise awareness of the many health disorders that affect millions of Americans’ bone health and joint health. It is estimated more than half - 54% - of Americans over the age of 18 years are affected by a musculoskeletal (bone and joint) disorder. These disorders include arthritis, back pain, neck pain, spinal deformity and traumatic injuries to the musculoskeletal system. Pain Recovery Center of Tyler and our two pain physicians are proud to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal disorders in patients living in the greater Tyler, Texas area.

When a musculoskeletal disorder or injury is present, a patient will experience pain, loss of joint mobility and loss of full body function. Here are a few bone and joint health facts, courtesy of the United States Bone and Joint Initiative (USBJI):

• 54% of Americans over the age of 18 years are affected by a bone and joint condition
• 33% of these Americans require medical attention for their musculoskeletal disorder
• Musculoskeletal disorders are the most common cause of physical disability and chronic pain
• An estimated $874 billion from 2009-2011 was associated with musculoskeletal disorder treatments and lost wages
• The cost of bone and joint healthcare escalated in 2011 with “Baby Boomers” and is expected to continue for decades

For more resources on bone health and joint health, or to discuss a musculoskeletal disorder with one of our pain physicians, please contact the Tyler, Texas office of Pain Recovery Center of Tyler. You can also view our full blog article dedicated to this topic here.

Pain Management Specialists | Chronic Pain | Tyler TX

Pain is often characterized in the medical community as an uncomfortable feeling that tells the body something is not right. Pain can be acute or chronic, as well as steady, throbbing, stabbing, pinching or aching. Pain often occurs after an automobile accident, work-related injury, sports injury, home injury or other traumatic event. A pain management specialist has advanced, special training in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of various types of pain, including acute pain and chronic pain. Pain Recovery Center of Tyler, serving the greater Tyler, Texas and East Texas area, specializes in pain management and has two highly trained and experienced pain management specialists available to help return patients to normal, everyday activities.

Patients experiencing chronic pain often avoid behaviors and movements that trigger the pain. While this helps eliminate some degree of pain, it creates additional muscle wasting and inflammation of the body’s soft structures. Because of this, our pain management specialists offer a multidisciplinary/multimodal treatment plan that involves pain management and physical therapy. The physical therapy rehabilitation program is designed to change learned behaviors that may have contributed to additional pain, as well as to keep the body mobile. A pain management specialist offers much more than just pain management medications. Pain specialists are able to treat various types of pain by utilizing x-rays, fluoroscopic and guided procedures in hopes of minimizing the need for long-term medications and injections.

For additional information on chronic pain, or to schedule an appointment with a pain management specialist, please contact the Tyler, Texas office of Pain Recovery Center of Tyler. You can also view our full blog article here.

Physical Therapy Month | Rehabilitation | Tyler TX

Every October, the medical community throughout the United States celebrates National Physical Therapy Month. The entire month is used to raise awareness of the numerous benefits of physical therapy and rehabilitation programs, including improvement of motion and mobility and the avoidance of surgery and addictive prescription medications. Pain Recovery Center of Tyler, located in Tyler, Texas, offers an exceptional physical therapy and rehabilitation department designed to relieve chronic pain and restore function in patients.

The 2016 campaign for National Physical Therapy Month is focused on physical therapy as a safe and effective pain management treatment instead of addictive opioids.

Since 1999, American patients have been prescribed addictive opioids at an increasing rate to manage chronic pain. Common opioid medications include Vicodin, Opana, Methodone, OxyContin and Perocet. While these prescription medications can relieve pain, many patients become addicted and experience depression, overdoses and withdrawal symptoms when stopping use.

The CDC is encouraging medical professionals to treat the true cause of chronic pain and not just mask it with prescription medications. Physical therapy is considered a safe and effective pain management alternative to opioid use. Physical therapy and rehabilitation programs are highly successful at relieving pain, improving function and increasing overall health and wellness.

For additional resources on physical therapy and rehabilitation programs to alleviate chronic pain, please contact the physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler, proudly serving the greater Tyler, Texas communities. You can also view our entire blog article dedicated to this topic here.

Acute Injury | Chronic Injury | Tyler Texas

While exercising and engaging in athletic activities is beneficial to patients, certain patients may experience a sports injury from acute trauma or chronic overuse. Sports injuries are often caused by overuse, poor training practices, not enough training and not warming up and/or stretching before and after sports activities. Although many patients in the Tyler, Texas area experience sports injuries, some of these patients do not understand the difference of an acute injury vs. a chronic injury. The pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler are available to diagnose and treat a variety of sports injuries so patients can return to the game. 

Acute Injury

An acute injury is classified as a sudden injury caused during a traumatic event, such as a fall while jogging or colliding with another player during football. Some of the most common acute injuries include a strained back, sprained ankle, swollen muscles, fractures and dislocations. 

Chronic Injury

A chronic injury, also known as an overuse injury, is caused by overuse and repetitive stress to the body during athletic activities. Chronic injuries occur gradually and often cause milder symptoms compared to acute injuries. Because of the mild symptoms, many patients ignore the signs of injury and continue exercising or competing. Common chronic injuries include stress fractures, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, rotator cuff impingement and shin splints. 

For additional resources on an acute injury vs. a chronic injury, please contact the Tyler, Texas pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler. You can also view our entire blog article dedicated to this topic here.

Spinal Decompression | Spine Pain | Tyler Texas

Many patients with an injured spinal disc causing chronic spine pain believe back or neck surgery is the only option. It simply is not. Spinal discs have the ability to heal on their own if properly treated by a pain physician. A safe, effective and non-invasive treatment option is the DRX9000™ spinal decompression system. The DRX9000™ system achieves decompression of the injured joint space and spinal disc without painful surgery. Pain Recovery Center of Tyler, proudly serving the greater Tyler, Texas area, offers the DRX9000™ spinal decompression system designed to decompress the injured joint space and spinal disc in order to alleviate chronic back pain or neck pain.

Nonsurgical spinal decompression works by gently stretching the spine over an extended period of time, changing the forces and position of the spine. This change takes pressure off the injured spinal disc. As a result, many patients will experience alleviated spine pain associated with their injury. For example, a patient affected by a bulging or herniated disc will often experience relief from retraction of the injured disc. Spinal decompression takes pressure off the nerves and other critical structures in the spine, promoting movement of water, oxygen and nutrient-rich fluids into the injured disc in order to promote healthy healing.

For more resources on the DRX9000™ spinal decompression system, or to determine the cause of your spine pain, please contact the Tyler, Texas pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler. You can also view our entire blog article dedicated to this topic here.

Pain Management | Pain Doctor | Tyler Texas

Did you know there are many benefits of pain to the human body? Pain allows the body to release chemicals required for healthy healing, is a warning sign of a medical condition and tells us when our body is being pushed past its limits. The Tyler, Texas pain doctors at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler specialize in pain management treatments designed to alleviate symptoms associated with a patient’s injury or medical condition and return them to a full recovery.

Pain is usually addressed by first treating the cause of pain, such as starting an antibiotic to fight an infection, casting a fracture or stitching a cut. Pain management treatments then begin to alleviate pain level and help patients recover more comfortably. Common treatments include anti-inflammatory medications, pain management injections, modified activities, rest, ice/heat and a physical therapy program aimed at alleviating pain and returning patients to normal activities.

If you are experiencing pain and would like additional resources on common pain management treatments, please contact the Tyler, Texas pain doctors at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler. You can also view our full article dedicated to this topic here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | Chronic Pain | Tyler Texas

All patients have experienced some level of fatigue, but certain patients experience extreme fatigue that is not alleviated with rest or a good night's sleep. These patients may be affected by a rare health condition known as chronic fatigue syndrome. Chronic fatigue syndrome can be a debilitating condition, causing patients to experience chronic pain, muscle pain, joint pain and an unrefreshed feeling after sleep. The pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler, proudly serving the greater Tyler, Texas area, are extremely experienced at diagnosing and treating chronic fatigue syndrome, as well as other chronic pain conditions.

Chronic fatigue syndrome is characterized by extreme fatigue not associated with any underlying medical condition. A patient’s fatigue does not improve with rest, but may worsen with mental and physical activity. To determine if chronic fatigue syndrome is the cause of a patient’s joint pain, muscle pain or chronic pain, a pain physician must rule out other illnesses or health conditions, such as sleep disorders, mental health disorders, etc.

There is no cure for chronic fatigue syndrome at this time. The goal of treatment is to alleviate symptoms so patients can live a normal, healthy life.

For more resources on chronic fatigue syndrome, or to determine if the health condition is causing your chronic pain, please contact the Tyler, Texas pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler. You can also view our entire blog article dedicated to this condition here.

Chronic Pain Causes | Pain Management | Tyler Texas

Chronic pain is the most common cause of long-term disability in the country. The health condition is commonly caused by an injury, an underlying health condition or a past surgery that caused nerve damage. The pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler are highly trained and experienced at treating Tyler, Texas patients with a variety of pain management techniques.

Chronic pain is reported to affect 100 million Americans. Chronic pain is a complex health condition. The health condition is commonly caused by an injury, an underlying health condition or a past surgery that caused nerve damage. Chronic pain caused by an injury is typically associated with a pulled muscle, back sprain or whiplash. A number of underlying health conditions can cause persistent pain, including:

• Arthritis
• Cancer
• Shingles
• Fibromyalgia
• Endometriosis
• Chronic fatigue syndrome

Pain caused by nerve damage, neurogenic pain, is also a relatively common cause of chronic pain.

For additional resources on chronic pain causes and pain management treatment options, please contact the Tyler, Texas pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler.

Tennis Elbow | Golfers Elbow | Tyler Texas

Summer is here for East Texas and many of our patients will be spending more time outdoors doing the activities they love, such as golfing and playing tennis. Many patients feel that tennis and golf are safe sports, but injuries to major joints can occur. Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow are both considered to be overload tendon injuries, typically caused by repetitive overuse. The Tyler, Texas pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler are available to assist patients experiencing discomfort in the elbow area.

Tennis elbow, otherwise known as lateral epicondylitis, is inflammation of the tendons that join the forearm muscles located on the outside of the elbow. The muscles and tendons located in this area can become damaged from overuse, such as playing tennis.

Golfer’s elbow, or medial epicondylitis, is very similar to tennis elbow, but this health condition causes pain on the inside of the elbow where the tendons of the forearm muscle attach to the elbow’s bony bump. Like tennis elbow, the tendons and muscles can become damaged from overuse and lead to troublesome symptoms.

For more information on tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow, please contact the pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler located in Tyler, Texas. You can also view our entire blog article dedicated to this topic here.

Workplace Injury Prevention | Work Accident | Tyler Texas

The National Safety Council estimates a worker is injured on the job every seven seconds and many of these work accidents are preventable. That is a staggering number! During National Safety Month, the pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler, located in Tyler, Texas, would like to share workplace injury prevention tips to help keep patients safe while on the job.

Preventing a work accident before it happens can keep workers on the job, keep employers’ production levels high and help protect employers from a lawsuit, accident investigation or equipment repair.

The following workplace injury prevention tips can help create a safe working environment:

• Use safe lifting techniques
• Wear personal protective equipment
• Pay attention to ergonomics
• Get up and move throughout the day
• Do not take shortcuts
• Keep an orderly area, including company vehicle
• Reduce workplace stress

If a work accident occurs, workers are strongly encouraged to report the workplace injury to the proper personnel at their workplace. Workers are then encouraged to visit a pain physician, such as Pain Recovery Center of Tyler, so a proper diagnosis and pain management treatment can be prescribed.

For more resources on workplace injury prevention during National Safety Month, or to discuss a work accident with one of our pain physicians, please contact the Tyler, Texas office of Pain Recovery Center of Tyler. You can also view our entire blog dedicated to this topic here.

Exercise and Chronic Pain | Pain Physicians | Tyler Texas

It may seem surprising but exercise and physical activity may be beneficial at alleviating chronic pain. When the body does not receive adequate amounts of exercise, it becomes out of shape, leading to muscles losing strength and joints becoming stiff. Chronic pain can then become worse since the body is not functioning as intended. Dr. Kenneth Fults and Dr. Janine Islam, pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler located in Tyler, Texas, commonly prescribe exercise and increased physical activity for patients suffering from chronic pain.

Pain medications and physical therapy are well-known chronic pain treatments, but exercise may be beneficial to certain patients. Our pain physicians commonly prescribe additional physical activity as part of a chronic pain treatment plan. Our physicians will help each patient select the proper form of exercise based on chronic pain level, location of pain and overall health. Walking, swimming, strength training, yoga and stretching can be effective forms, as well as everyday activities such as gardening, cleaning the house and playing with kids and/or pets.

For additional resources on how exercise can help alleviate chronic pain, please contact the pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler located in Tyler, Texas. You can also view our entire blog article on this topic here.

Meralgia Paresthetica |Pain Physicians | Tyler Texas

Meralgia paresthetica is a health condition marked by burning thigh pain, tingling and numbness. The thigh pain is caused by the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LCFN) becoming compressed from weight gain, obesity, pregnancy or wearing clothing too tight. Pain Recovery Center of Tyler offers a variety of pain management treatments administered by our pain physicians to alleviate the troublesome symptoms of meralgia paresthetica in Tyler, Texas patients.

Symptoms of meralgia paresthetica include:

• Burning thigh pain
• Tingling and numbness in the thigh
• Aching in the groin area
• Pain spreading across the buttocks

Treatment for meralgia paresthetica varies based on the cause and severity of symptoms. Treatment frequently consists of a combination of treatment options, including:

• Losing weight
• Wearing looser clothing
• Pain medications
• Corticosteroid injections

For more resources on meralgia paresthetica, or for additional information on pain management for burning thigh pain, contact the Tyler, Texas pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler. You can also view our detailed blog on this health condition here.

Coccydynia | Pain Physicians | Tyler Texas

Coccydynia is a health condition marked by inflammation of the tailbone (coccyx). Coccydynia is caused by injury in many cases, and tailbone pain is intensified when a patient is sitting. The pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler, located in Tyler, Texas, are highly trained and experienced at diagnosing and treating a variety of pain conditions, including coccydynia.

Coccydynia has a history of being poorly understood by pain physicians and other health professionals. In many cases, a diagnosis of the cause of this condition will identify the underlying cause of tailbone pain and inflammation, such as a fall on the tailbone or childbirth.

Treatment for tailbone pain is typically non-invasive. Pain physicians typically begin treatment by utilizing a combination of conservative measures, such as:

• Anti-inflammatory medications

• Pain medications and/or injections

• Utilizing a well-padded seat or custom pillow when sitting

• Applying heat and/or ice

• Avoiding sitting for an extended period of time

• Physical therapy exercise

If you are suffering from tailbone pain, or would like more resources on coccydynia, please contact Pain Recovery Center of Tyler’s pain physicians in Tyler, Texas.  You can also view the full blog article on this condition here.

Arachnoiditis | Pain Physicians | Tyler Texas

Arachnoiditis is a rare chronic pain condition caused by inflammation of the arachnoid, one of the membranes that protect and surround the nerves of the spinal cord. Patients suffering from this condition experience severe back pain, muscle cramps and neurological problems. The pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler, located in Tyler, Texas, are available to help diagnose and treat patients with a number of pain management treatment plans designed to alleviate chronic pain.

Patients with arachnoiditis experience severe, burning back pain in the majority of cases, typically located in the area where the spinal nerves connect the lower back and legs. Patients may also experience weakness, numbness or tingling in the legs, muscle cramps, severe shooting pain or the sensation of something crawling on the skin.

Arachnoiditis is a difficult condition for pain physicians to both diagnose and treat. Treatment for this rare condition is similar to other chronic pain conditions. Pain physicians will focus on a pain management treatment plan that alleviates pain and improves symptoms so patients can enjoy everyday life.

For additional information on the rare chronic pain condition arachnoiditis, or for more information on pain management treatment plans, please contact the Tyler, Texas pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler. You can also visit our pain management blog here for a full article on arachnoiditis.

Piriformis Syndrome | Pain Physicians | Tyler Texas

Piriformis syndrome is a health condition caused by the piriformis muscle compressing the sciatic nerve, leading to buttocks pain, tingling and numbness. Located in the buttocks near the top of the hip joint, the piriformis muscle is responsible for stabilizing the hip and lifting and rotating the thigh away from the body. Pain Recovery Center of Tyler’s pain physicians are highly trained and experienced at treating a number of health conditions in Tyler, Texas patients, including the fairly uncommon piriformis syndrome.

Piriformis syndrome symptoms include buttocks pain, numbness and tingling from the piriformis muscle compressing the sciatic nerve. In certain patients, the pain can become severe and radiate down the leg, the length of the sciatic nerve (commonly known as sciatica). Treatment for this condition initially begins with non-surgical measures such as rest, ice, heat and avoiding positions that trigger pain. Other common pain management treatments include physical therapy, medications and injections.

For more resources on piriformis syndrome, or to learn more about the causes of buttocks pain, please contact the pain physicians at the Tyler, Texas office of Pain Recovery Center of Tyler. You can also visit our pain management blog here.  

Sacroiliitis | Pain Physicians | Tyler Texas

The sacroiliac joints, located where the pelvis and lower spine connect, can become inflamed for a number of reasons, including arthritis, pregnancy or a spinal injury. When this occurs, patients experience a health condition called sacroiliitis. Sacroiliitis is a medical term used to define any inflammation in the sacroiliac joints. If a patient is experiencing groin pain, lower back pain and/or buttocks pain, our pain physicians recommend contacting Pain Recovery Center of Tyler, located in Tyler, Texas. Our pain physicians can determine if sacroiliitis is present and develop a pain management treatment plan.

There is a wide range of non-surgical treatment options available to alleviate sacroiliitis pain. Many patients find a combination of two or more treatments effective in managing pain associated with the condition. Common sacroiliitis treatments include rest, physical therapy, heat/ice, pain management injections and medications.

For more resources on sacroiliitis, or for information on a pain management treatment plan for this condition, contact the pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler, located in Tyler, Texas. You can also visit our blog here.

Physical Therapy | Tyler Texas | Pain Recovery Center of Tyler

Physical therapy is a safe and effective pain management treatment for patients suffering from chronic pain, arthritis, a sports injury or other healh condition. When performed correctly, physical therapy can help restore, maintain and promote a patient’s overall health, as well as ease chronic pain in many patients. The pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler offer physical therapy and rehabilitation services to Tyler, Texas patients suffering from chronic pain and a number of other health conditions.

Physical therapy is a common pain management treatment used to treat chronic pain and return patients to their prior level of physical ability. In a physical therapy session, a patient may perform a number of different items, including:

• Walking or riding a stationary bike to warm up the body
• Use physical therapy machines or other equipment to strengthen the muscles and surrounding soft tissues in the affected area
• Stretch specific areas of the body 
• Perform pain relief exercises as recommended by a pain physician and/or physical therapist

To learn more about the many benefits of physical therapy for chronic pain and other health conditions, contact the pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler, located in Tyler, Texas, or visit our pain management blog here.

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) | Pain Physicians | Tyler Texas

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a fairly uncommon chronic pain condition that typically affects a patient’s limb. Common limbs affected by the condition include the arm, leg, hand and foot. Believed to be caused by damage to the central nervous and peripheral nervous systems, CRPS symptoms vary for each patient. The pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler, located in Tyler, Texas, offer a variety of pain management treatments for patients suffering from complex regional pain syndrome, also known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome, and other chronic pain conditions.

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) commonly develops in many patients after an injury, surgery, stroke or heart attack. The most common symptom of CRPS is intense, chronic pain that worsens over time. Other complex regional pain syndrome symptoms include:

• Burning pain
• Swelling and stiffness in the affected joint
• Skin changes, such as skin color and temperature
• Changes in nail and hair growth

For more resources and information on complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), please contact the pain management practice of Pain Recovery Center of Tyler, located in Tyler, Texas, or visit our blog here. Our pain physicians are highly trained and experienced in treating CRPS and other chronic pain conditions.

Spinal Arthritis | Pain Physicians | Tyler Texas

Spinal arthritis typically occurs in the facet joints and causes back pain and discomfort in millions of Americans. The pain may radiate along affected nerves to other parts of the body, including the buttocks or thighs. If you live in the Tyler, Texas area and suffer from spinal arthritis, contact the pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler to discuss your pain management treatment options.

Spinal arthritis symptoms include neck and back pain, loss of motion, swollen joints and numbness. Some patients may experience a grating sensation caused by bone rubbing against bone and/or bone spurs. The condition is most commonly found in patients with certain criteria, including spinal injury, overuse of the spine, genetics, weight issues and smoking.

For additional information on spinal arthritis, or to learn about pain management options, contact the pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler, proudly serving the Tyler, Texas area. You can also visit our pain management blog here.

Osteoarthritis | Pain Physicians | Tyler Texas

Osteoarthritis, commonly known as “wear and tear” arthritis, is the most common joint condition. Typically found in the joints of the hands, knees, hips and spine, osteoarthritis occurs when the protective cartilage on the ends of the bones diminishes over time, leading to joint pain and other troublesome symptoms. The pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler, located in Tyler, Texas, can help alleviate joint pain caused by osteoarthritis with a number of pain management treatment options.

Normal, healthy joints are covered with a rubbery material at the end of each bone called cartilage. Cartilage is responsible for providing a smooth, pain-free gliding surface between the bones while the joint is in motion. When cartilage begins to break down from normal wear and tear, an injury or a genetic condition, patients commonly experience joint pain, joint tenderness and swelling, loss of range of motion and a grating sensation when the joint is in motion. In order to manage osteoarthritis symptoms, a pain physician must conduct a physical examination to diagnose the condition. A pain management treatment plan will then be developed to manage the symptoms. A treatment plan commonly includes weight management, increased physical activity, stretching exercises and the use of pain and anti-inflammatory medications.

For more resources on osteoarthritis and joint pain, please contact the pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler, or visit our blog. Our Tyler, Texas team specializes in a number of pain management treatments designed to treat a variety of health conditions.

Pain Management | Pain Physicians | Tyler Texas

Millions of Americans suffer from all different types of pain, including chronic pain, back pain, neck pain and joint pain. Pain can occur from an injury, nerve damage or after a surgical treatment. A pain physician is trained to understand the physiology of pain, to evaluate patients with a number of varying pain symptoms and to treat pain with a wide number of pain management treatment options. You can depend on the pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler, located in Tyler, Texas, to help alleviate your pain.

The pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler have extensive training in modern pain management technology and treatments. The physicians treat a number of health conditions, including:

• Whiplash
• Spinal stenosis
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Disc abnormalities
• Failed back surgery syndrome
• Sciatica
• Osteoarthritis

To learn more about the pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler, or to learn more about our pain management treatments, contact our Tyler, Texas office or visit our blog here.