Neck Pain | Pain Physician | Tyler TX

Many Tyler, Texas residents will experience neck pain or stiffness at one point or another. Neck pain is most commonly caused by muscle tension and strain, but it can also be caused by whiplash, a fall or contact sports. Fortunately, neck pain can typically be relieved in a few days with at-home measures such as rest, ice and heat therapy and over-the-counter medications. In severe cases of prolonged pain, a pain physician may be required to determine the exact cause of discomfort and to provide a pain management treatment plan. The physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler are available to diagnose and treat both acute and chronic neck pain in East Texas residents.

Neck pain severity ranges from a mild annoyance to a chronic debilitating condition. Neck pain can be sharp or stabbing in one location, cause a stiff neck that hinders movement of the head or cause tenderness and soreness in one general area. More severe cases may cause individuals to experience radiating pain, numbness, weakness and/or tinging down into the shoulders, arms and fingers, as well as difficulty gripping items.

Neck pain is most often associated with muscle strain and tension. Common examples include poor posture, extended hours of working at a desk, jerking the head during activities and sleeping with the neck in a poor position. Pain can also occur after a traumatic event, especially a car accident, fall or sporting collision. Pain often occurs after a traumatic event because the ligaments and muscles of the neck are forced to move outside of their normal range of motion.

A pain physician determines the correct pain management treatment plan based on the diagnosis, medical history and physical examination. Common neck pain treatments include physical therapy, ice and heat therapy, medications, spinal decompression, injection therapy, a neck collar, massage therapy and ergonomic changes at home and work.

If you live in the greater Tyler, Texas area and are experiencing acute or chronic neck pain, please contact the pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler for an appointment. You can also view our full blog articled dedicated to this topic here.

Back Pain Relief | Spine Specialist | Tyler TX

Back pain is most commonly found in adults between the ages of 35-55 years, even though it can affect individuals at any age. Many spine specialists, such as the Tyler, Texas physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler, believe back pain is caused by the way the bones, ligaments and muscles in the spinal region connect and work together. No matter the cause of pain, the spine specialists at our pain management clinic are available to diagnose the cause and provide back pain relief treatment options so patients can return to work and normal activities.

The most common causes of back pain include muscle spasms, strained ligaments and strained muscles. These three causes are often associated with improper lifting techniques, lifting an item too heavy or the result of an awkward and abrupt motion. Spine specialists have the ability to provide various back pain relief options, with many treatment options involving non-surgical measures. Common non-surgical back pain relief options prescribed at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler include physical therapy, DRX9000 spinal decompression, cervical epidural steroid injections, lumbar epidural steroid injections, nerve root blocks and facet block injections.

If you live in Greater Tyler, Texas and would like detailed information on back pain relief treatments and the causes of back pain, please contact the spine specialists 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.