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.