Pain Management | Pain Physician | Chronic Pain | Tyler Texas

September has been designated as Pain Awareness Month because of the large number of Americans that struggle with pain on a daily basis. The pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler are here to share facts on acute and chronic pain, common causes of each and the importance of pain management.

Acute pain is a normal sensation that occurs immediately after an injury and subsides as the injury heals, but chronic pain is very different. Chronic pain is typically characterized as pain that lasts longer than 12 weeks (3 months), often without an injury or health condition present, or well after an injury has healed.

Do you want to learn more about common causes of acute and chronic pain? Read our full blog article dedicated to this topic here. 

Pain management is an extremely important portion of the medical field. With millions of Americans struggling with chronic pain each day, pain physicians and their specialized training are critical for diagnosing and treating the pain.

If you live in the Tyler, Texas area and are struggling with acute or chronic pain, or would like to learn more about pain management during Pain Awareness Month, please contact the pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler today for an appointment.  

Migraine | Headache | Pain Management | Tyler TX

Each June the medical community and patients work together to increase awareness of migraines and headaches. It is estimated more than 37 million Americans experience migraines on an ongoing basis, with countless people experiencing headaches as part of daily life. The pain management physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler understand that headaches and migraines can become debilitating in Tyler, Texas residents. This is why we want to take the time to bring awareness of these two common health conditions and explain how they differ. 

Headaches are simply defined as unwanted and unpleasant pains located in the head area that causes pressure and aching. The pain can range from a mild annoyance to severe discomfort, and typically occurs on both sides of the head. The most common areas impacted include the temples, forehead and back of the neck, and the pain can last from only minutes to a week. 

Many people think of a migraine when a severe headache occurs, and that is simply not the case in many patients. A migraine is classified as a neurological disease with a number of different subtypes. Migraines not only cause pain in the head, they are also linked with nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to sound and light, seeing spots and temporary vision loss. Migraines usually impact just one side of the head and cause intense pain that makes daily activities difficult to impossible. 

Do you want to learn more about the pain management treatment options for both headaches and migraines? Read our full blog article dedicated to this topic here. 

If you live in the Tyler, Texas area and would like to discuss your headache or migraine, please contact the pain management physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler.

Epidural Lysis of Adhesions | Scar Tissue Pain | Tyler Texas

After the human body has experienced an injury from a traumatic event, or following surgery, scar tissue may form. In many patients, scar tissue does not cause pain or discomfort, but certain individuals may experience scar tissue pain in the spinal area following a back injury or surgery. When this pain begins to hinder everyday life, individuals in the Tyler, Texas area are encouraged to contact the pain management specialists at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler to learn more about the safe and effective treatment option known as epidural lysis of adhesions. 

Following an injury impacting the spine, or after back surgery, scar tissue typically develops in the epidural space (the area between the spinal cord and the vertebral bones that surround it). The development of these adhesions is a natural part of the healing process. Unfortunately when an excess amount of scar tissue develops, it has the ability to compress the nerves and restrict nerve movement, often leading to pain and inflammation. 

When scar tissue pain in the spinal area becomes chronic, many individuals search for a treatment option. Dr. Kenneth Fults and Dr. Janine Islam with Pain Recovery Center of Tyler provide a treatment known as epidural lysis of adhesions. This procedure utilizes a special catheter and a combination of medications to break up scar tissue and help ease pain. 

If you live in the Tyler, Texas area and are suffering from scar tissue pain in the spinal area, please contact Pain Recovery Center of Tyler today for additional information on epidural lysis of adhesions. You can also visit our full blog article here dedicated to this topic.