Injury Care | Work Injury | Tyler Texas

Each June, the United States observes the importance of work injuries, fall prevention and much more during National Safety Month. This year, the National Safety Council (NSC) is focusing on emergency preparedness, wellness, falls and driving. As an East Texas leader in pain management, the physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler are available to assist Tyler, Texas residents when it comes to a work injury, automobile accident injury or an injury sustained during a fall. 

Emergency preparedness - If you are the head of your household, it is important you, your family and your home are ready for an emergency at any time. You should use the month of June to make sure first aid kits are fully stocked and in the home and car(s). You can also learn first aid and CPR for both adults and children. Simple first aid knowledge can assist with injury care if/when an emergency happens. 

Wellness - Daily life continues to become harder with work stress, family stress, financial stress and health stress. It is important to take care of yourself in order to help eliminate injuries and chronic health conditions.

Fall prevention - You can help reduce falls in the home and workplace by removing all clutter on the floor, cleaning up spills immediately, installing nightlights for the dark and paying full attention when walking and running.

Driving safety – Follow the safety tips in our full blog article here. 

Please take a moment to incorporate these safety items into your daily life to help reduce the risk of a home injury, work injury or automobile accident injury. If you live in the Tyler, Texas area and require injury care, please contact the pain management doctors at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler.

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.

Halloween Safety Tips | Injury Prevention | Tyler Texas

Now is the time of year when kids dress-up in costumes and go trick-or-treating around their community. Dressing-up and enjoying the candy are two of the many reasons families in the greater Tyler, Texas area love Halloween. Before your family begins roaming the streets, follow these Halloween safety tips courtesy of Pain Recovery Center of Tyler. Our pain physicians are proud to serve the East Texas area and to share injury prevention tips for all ages.

Halloween Safety Tips and Injury Prevention

• Trick-or-treat safely
• All children should have adult supervision at all times
• Only approach homes that are well-lit
• Beware of family pets when approaching their home

• Keep Halloween costumes creative and safe
• Carry glow sticks or wear glow jewelry as part of the costume
• Select the right size costume and ensure children can walk well in it to avoid trips and falls
• Use face paint and makeup instead of masks to help children see better
• Decorate candy bags with reflective tape
• Select a bright-colored costume, if possible, so children can be seen easier as the sun goes down

• Walk safely while trick-or-treating
• Cross the street at corners only after looking both ways
• Always walk on paths and sidewalks. If the road is the only option, always walk facing traffic
• Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes to avoid foot pain and/or slips and falls

As you and your family head out to trick-or-treat this Halloween, follow these simple Halloween safety tips. To learn even more about injury prevention, contact the Tyler, Texas pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler, or visit our website at www.paincentertyler.com. You can also view our full blog article dedicated to this topic here.