Osteoarthritis | Degenerative Joint Disease | Joint Health

Each May the United States recognizes the national impact arthritis has on the population during National Arthritis Awareness Month. Arthritis is a common cause of diminished joint health and affects more than 50 million Americans. This staggering number makes it the number one cause of disability in the US. Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, is the most common form of arthritis and is caused when the bones’ protective layer of cartilage becomes worn down by wear and tear and aging. Thousands of East Texas residents struggle with osteoarthritis and require medical care to help ease the painful symptoms. If you are one of these individuals, please contact the pain management doctors at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler today for a thorough treatment plan.

Degenerative joint disease is marked by the gradual degeneration of a joint’s articular cartilage, the white, smooth substance that covers the ends of each bone. Cartilage plays a critical role in overall joint health by providing a smooth surface for two bones to glide over each other when the joint is in motion. 

Osteoarthritis is characterized by joint pain, loss of function, swelling and inflammation. The symptoms typically begin as a dull ache and annoyance that gradually develop into chronic pain and discomfort. 

Do you want to learn more about treatment options for osteoarthritis? If so, visit our full blog article here dedicated to this topic. 

For additional information on joint health and osteoarthritis, or to determine if you are suffering from degenerative joint disease, please contact the East Texas pain management doctors at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler.

Tendonitis | Tendinopathy | Tendon Injury | Tyler Texas

Tendons are found throughout the human body and play an important role in joint health. These tough fibers connect muscle to bone. Tendinopathy, more commonly known as a tendon injury, is typically the result of tendon microtears that occur from aging and repetitive movements involved in many sports and work activities. The most common injuries addressed by the pain management doctors at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler include tendonitis and a tendon rupture. If you live in the greater Tyler, Texas area and are suffering from a tendon injury, our physicians can treat the injury and help you return to activities as soon as possible. 

Many cases of tendinopathy occur near major joints including the knee, shoulder, elbow and ankle. An example of a commonly injured tendon is the Achilles tendon that attaches the calf muscle to the heel bone. Patients requiring treatment at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler include those experiencing Achilles tendonitis, knee tendonitis, tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow. 

What causes a tendon injury? What are the symptoms of tendonitis? Read our full blog article dedicated to this topic here. 

The majority of tendon injuries, such as tendonitis, are treated with non-surgical measures. Patients are often told to modify activities and rest the affected joint, take over-the-counter medications and to begin simple range of motion exercises. If the symptoms continue, a physical therapy program may be prescribed. 

To learn more about tendinopathy (a tendon injury), or to speak with a pain management doctor about your tendonitis, please contact the Tyler, Texas office of Pain Recovery Center of Tyler for an appointment.