Ergonomics | Back Pain | Tyler Texas

Many residents of Tyler, Texas experience back pain or neck pain caused by prolonged hours of sitting at a desk or repetitive lifting motions while on the job. Common examples of work-related pain includes slouching in a chair, hunching the shoulders to type, craning the neck to view a computer monitor and lifting an item too heavy. Many individuals in the workplace can experience alleviated pain with a simple office redesign or learning proper body mechanics with the use of basic ergonomic principles. The pain management physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler are available to diagnose and treat acute or chronic back pain, as well as determine if a patient’s job is the cause of pain.

Workers may find back pain relief with simple ergonomic techniques, including:

• Maintain the natural curve of the spine when standing
• Wear shoes with good support if work requires prolonged standing or hours on the feet
• Adopt a user-friendly workstation if the position requires extended periods of sitting
• Modify sitting positions to keep the head and neck erect
• Take regular stretch and walking breaks

If you live in Greater Tyler, Texas and are experiencing back pain or neck pain after workplace ergonomic changes, please contact the pain management physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler. Our specialists are available to treat cases of both acute and chronic pain. You can also view our full blog article on this topic here.

Common Sports Injuries | Overuse Injuries | Tyler TX

From weekend warriors to professional athletes, active individuals of all levels experience sports-related injuries each and every day across the United States. Sports injuries are typically caused by improper training and body conditioning, while overuse injuries are caused by too much training and repetitive motions. The pain management physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler are available to treat common sports injuries, as well as overuse injuries, in patients living in the greater Tyler, Texas and East Texas area.

The most common sports injuries include:

• Ligament sprains 
• Muscle strains 
• Tendon injuries Bone 
• fractures

Common overuse injuries include:

• Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) 
• Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis) 
• Swimmer’s shoulder (rotator cuff impingement or tendonitis) 
• Achilles tendonitis 
• Shin splints 
• Runner’s knee (patellofemoral syndrome)

If the injury seems too severe, or if at-home treatment does not alleviate pain and discomfort, athletes are encouraged to contact a pain management physician, such as the physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler. Our physicians often prescribe a detailed physical therapy program in order to stretch and strengthen the injured area, as well as injection therapy, such as cortisone and steroid injections. If traditional pain management treatments also fail, an athlete may be referred to an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist.

If you live in the greater Tyler, Texas area and would like additional information on common sports injuries and overuse injuries, please contact the pain management physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler. You can also view our full blog article dedicated to this topic here.

DRX9000 | Spinal Decompression | Tyler TX

Millions of Americans are affected by chronic back pain and neck pain each year. When pain becomes so severe it alters an individual’s daily life, certain physicians will recommend a painful surgical procedure followed by a lengthy rehabilitation program. The Tyler, Texas pain management specialists at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler understand not all patients desire to undergo surgery, and are proud to offer the DRX9000™ spinal decompression system. Spinal decompression is a non-invasive, safe and effective treatment option for numerous spine conditions.

Back pain is found more commonly in adults aged 35-55 years, even though it can affect individuals at any age. Back pain can occur suddenly or over an extended amount of time. 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.

The DRX9000 spinal decompression system is a cutting-edge machine that safely, effectively and gently stretches compressed joint spaces, leading to decreased pressure on the spinal nerves and discs that causes pain, weakness, numbness and tingling. The gradual stretching also allows for an increased flow of oxygen and healing nutrients to reach the discs, often contributing to improved spinal joint function.

If you live in the greater Tyler, Texas area and are interested in alleviating chronic back pain or neck pain without surgery, please contact the Pain Recovery Center of Tyler team to learn more about the DRX9000 spinal decompression system. You can also view our full blog article dedicated to this topic here.