Physical Therapy Services | Rehabilitation | Tyler Texas

Physical therapy services are performed by a licensed physical therapist in order to make daily activities and work tasks easier to perform. A physical therapist is specially trained to relieve pain while promoting a greater range of motion and mobility in patients affected by an injury or health condition, as well as after surgery. Pain Recovery Center of Tyler offers various rehabilitation and physical therapy services to individuals living in the Greater Tyler, Texas communities.

The first rehabilitation step is to reduce pain and swelling in the affected area. This is achieved with over-the-counter medications, pain management injections, manual therapy, heat, cold or ultrasound stimulation. The second step is exercise. Exercise and physical activity are essential to a healthy body, so physical therapy services almost always include some form of exercise. Common examples include weight lifting, walking and stretching. 

Physical therapy services can benefit almost, if not all, patients who are suffering from a musculoskeletal injury, are recovering from an orthopedic surgery or are having difficulties walking and maintaining proper balance and coordination. 

If you live in Greater Tyler, Texas and would like information on rehabilitation and physical therapy services, please contact the pain management office of Pain Recovery Center of Tyler. 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.

Bone and Joint Health | Musculoskeletal Disorders | Tyler Texas

Bone and Joint Action Week, courtesy of the United States Bone and Joint Initiative (USBJI), is held every year from October 12-20 to help raise awareness of the many health disorders that affect millions of Americans’ bone health and joint health. It is estimated more than half - 54% - of Americans over the age of 18 years are affected by a musculoskeletal (bone and joint) disorder. These disorders include arthritis, back pain, neck pain, spinal deformity and traumatic injuries to the musculoskeletal system. Pain Recovery Center of Tyler and our two pain physicians are proud to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal disorders in patients living in the greater Tyler, Texas area.

When a musculoskeletal disorder or injury is present, a patient will experience pain, loss of joint mobility and loss of full body function. Here are a few bone and joint health facts, courtesy of the United States Bone and Joint Initiative (USBJI):

• 54% of Americans over the age of 18 years are affected by a bone and joint condition
• 33% of these Americans require medical attention for their musculoskeletal disorder
• Musculoskeletal disorders are the most common cause of physical disability and chronic pain
• An estimated $874 billion from 2009-2011 was associated with musculoskeletal disorder treatments and lost wages
• The cost of bone and joint healthcare escalated in 2011 with “Baby Boomers” and is expected to continue for decades

For more resources on bone health and joint health, or to discuss a musculoskeletal disorder with one of our pain physicians, please contact the Tyler, Texas office of Pain Recovery Center of Tyler. You can also view our full blog article dedicated to this topic here.