Post Surgical Pain | Chronic Pain | Tyler Texas

Countless individuals undergo surgery each year in the East Texas area to relieve chronic pain and other troublesome symptoms associated with an injury or health condition. Even though many surgical procedures are performed to alleviate ongoing and persistent pain, post-surgical pain is a big concern for many individuals. The Tyler, Texas pain management physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler are available to assist patients who are experiencing post-surgical pain after rehabilitation efforts with their surgical team, as well as patients who have developed chronic pain after surgery.

Post-surgical pain is very common and should be expected after any procedure. The pain may be described as dull, stabbing or sharp. The pain level may intensify with rest, activities or certain movements. Certain patients may even experience radiating pain, or pain that moves from one location to another.

Certain pre-existing medical conditions, such as a chronic pain condition, have the possibility of complicating post-surgery pain management efforts.

For more resources on post-surgical pain, or to discuss the development of chronic pain after surgery, please contact the Tyler, Texas pain management physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler. You can also view our full blog article dedicated to this topic here.

Fibromyalgia | Chronic Pain | Tyler Texas

Fibromyalgia, otherwise known as fibromyalgia syndrome, is a chronic disorder that causes a patient to experience general fatigue, areas of tenderness and widespread chronic pain. Because the condition’s symptoms are so subjective and there is not a true cause of the condition, fibromyalgia is often misdiagnosed in the medical field. The pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler can help patients living in the greater Tyler, Texas area who are suffering from the painful symptoms of fibromyalgia by prescribing a detailed pain management program.

Fibromyalgia is a long-term disorder that causes chronic pain throughout the body, areas of tenderness and general fatigue. This health condition is often associated with arthritis or other degenerative joint condition, but it is not this form of disorder since it does not cause inflammation to the joints or damage to articular cartilage.

Fibromyalgia is commonly associated with trigger points, or areas of tenderness, throughout the body. The pain within these tender areas is often described as a dull, chronic pain. Other common fibromyalgia symptoms include general fatigue, headaches, difficulty sleeping, anxiety and depression. A pain physician’s overall goal of fibromyalgia treatment is to manage the patient’s pain level and improve quality of life.

For additional resources on chronic pain associated with fibromyalgia, please contact the Tyler, Texas pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler. You can also view our full blog articled dedicated to this topic here.

Chronic Pain | Senior Citizens | Tyler Texas

It is estimated approximately 88% of senior citizens experience some form of chronic pain at any given time. Seniors are prone to chronic pain because of joint and muscle wear and tear, a decrease in physical activity and the presence of other medical conditions. The pain specialists at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler, proudly serving the greater Tyler, Texas area, specialize in diagnosing and treating chronic pain in patients of all ages, including seniors. Our multimodal treatment approach is designed to treat the true cause of pain and return patients to a pain-free and healthy lifestyle.

As seniors age it is sometimes impossible to turn back the hands of time and undo health conditions, past injuries and natural degeneration of the body. If chronic pain is present and affects a senior’s daily life, they are encouraged to visit a pain specialist. A pain specialist is trained and experienced at diagnosing and treating the true cause of pain with a multidisciplinary approach.

A pain specialist can help seniors suffering from chronic pain by utilizing a variety of treatment options. Common treatment options include:

• Pain medications
• Muscle relaxants
• Anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs)
• Steroid injections
• Nerve blocks
• Spinal decompression
• Physical therapy
• Massage therapy

If you live in the Tyler, Texas area and are a senior citizen experiencing chronic pain, please contact the practice of Pain Recovery Center of Tyler. Our pain specialists are available to treat the cause of pain and return seniors to a happy and healthy lifestyle.  You can also view our full blog article dedicated to this topic here.

Myofascial Pain Syndrome | Chronic Pain | Tyler Texas

Myofascial pain syndrome, a chronic pain condition, is characterized by inflammation and pain that affects the fascia, the connective tissue that covers the body’s muscles. Many patients with this condition report referred pain, a seemingly unrelated area of pain, because of pressure on sensitive points in the muscles. These sensitive areas are commonly referred to as trigger points. The Tyler, Texas pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler specialize in treating numerous chronic pain conditions, including myofascial pain syndrome.

This chronic pain condition typically begins after a muscle has been repetitively contracted over an extended period of time. This is often found in workers and recreational athletes that perform repetitive movements each day. Unlike acute muscle pain, the pain associated with myofascial pain syndrome becomes chronic. This health condition can also be caused by an injury to intervertebral discs, general fatigue, lack of activity (sling usage) and certain medical conditions such as a heart attack.

Symptoms of myofascial pain syndrome include a tender knot in a muscle (trigger point), deep, aching pain in a muscle, acute pain that worsens into chronic pain and difficulty sleeping because of the pain level. Many pain physicians begin treatment of myofascial pain syndrome with a physical therapy and rehabilitation program. A combination of physical therapy, massage and trigger point injections may be prescribed in more severe cases.

For additional information on myofascial pain syndrome, a chronic pain condition, please contact the pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler, proudly serving the greater Tyler, Texas area. You can also view our full blog article dedicated to this topic here.

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.

Chronic Pain Syndrome | Pain Management | Tyler Texas

Biochemical changes occur in the body associated with long-lasting pain in certain patients. Chronic pain syndrome is a difficult condition for pain physicians to both diagnose and treat since pain signals continue to fire for months, or even years, after the initial injury or health condition is treated and healed. When this occurs, it is critical patients contact a pain management specialist in order to alleviate the unwanted effects of chronic pain. As a multidisciplinary pain management practice located in Tyler, Texas, Pain Recovery Center of Tyler is here to treat patients suffering from chronic pain.

 

Chronic Pain Syndrome Overview

 

Chronic pain syndrome is responsible for causing neuropathic pain (pain triggered by the nervous system) for months or years after the injury or health condition is healed. The condition makes many aspects of life quite difficult for sufferers. Patients suffering from the condition often experience depression, frustration, anger and anxiety. The combination of these emotions may cause patients to no longer maintain a healthy home life or perform everyday work requirements.

Chronic pain syndrome is believed by many health professionals to be associated with certain health conditions and/or injuries. Pain management specialists often link osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lumbar or cervical fractures, mechanical lower back pain, disc herniation and poor posture with long-term pain. 

Chronic pain syndrome requires a tailored pain management treatment plan of both counseling and medical treatment. At a pain management clinic, patients can receive both forms of treatment with a multidisciplinary approach. 

For additional resources on chronic pain syndrome, or to determine the correct pain management approach for your chronic pain, please contact the Tyler, Texas office of Pain Recovery Center of Tyler. You can also view our entire blog article dedicated to this topic here.