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.

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.

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.