Arachnoiditis | Pain Physicians | Tyler Texas

Arachnoiditis is a rare chronic pain condition caused by inflammation of the arachnoid, one of the membranes that protect and surround the nerves of the spinal cord. Patients suffering from this condition experience severe back pain, muscle cramps and neurological problems. The pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler, located in Tyler, Texas, are available to help diagnose and treat patients with a number of pain management treatment plans designed to alleviate chronic pain.

Patients with arachnoiditis experience severe, burning back pain in the majority of cases, typically located in the area where the spinal nerves connect the lower back and legs. Patients may also experience weakness, numbness or tingling in the legs, muscle cramps, severe shooting pain or the sensation of something crawling on the skin.

Arachnoiditis is a difficult condition for pain physicians to both diagnose and treat. Treatment for this rare condition is similar to other chronic pain conditions. Pain physicians will focus on a pain management treatment plan that alleviates pain and improves symptoms so patients can enjoy everyday life.

For additional information on the rare chronic pain condition arachnoiditis, or for more information on pain management treatment plans, please contact the Tyler, Texas pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler. You can also visit our pain management blog here for a full article on arachnoiditis.

Piriformis Syndrome | Pain Physicians | Tyler Texas

Piriformis syndrome is a health condition caused by the piriformis muscle compressing the sciatic nerve, leading to buttocks pain, tingling and numbness. Located in the buttocks near the top of the hip joint, the piriformis muscle is responsible for stabilizing the hip and lifting and rotating the thigh away from the body. Pain Recovery Center of Tyler’s pain physicians are highly trained and experienced at treating a number of health conditions in Tyler, Texas patients, including the fairly uncommon piriformis syndrome.

Piriformis syndrome symptoms include buttocks pain, numbness and tingling from the piriformis muscle compressing the sciatic nerve. In certain patients, the pain can become severe and radiate down the leg, the length of the sciatic nerve (commonly known as sciatica). Treatment for this condition initially begins with non-surgical measures such as rest, ice, heat and avoiding positions that trigger pain. Other common pain management treatments include physical therapy, medications and injections.

For more resources on piriformis syndrome, or to learn more about the causes of buttocks pain, please contact the pain physicians at the Tyler, Texas office of Pain Recovery Center of Tyler. You can also visit our pain management blog here.  

Sacroiliitis | Pain Physicians | Tyler Texas

The sacroiliac joints, located where the pelvis and lower spine connect, can become inflamed for a number of reasons, including arthritis, pregnancy or a spinal injury. When this occurs, patients experience a health condition called sacroiliitis. Sacroiliitis is a medical term used to define any inflammation in the sacroiliac joints. If a patient is experiencing groin pain, lower back pain and/or buttocks pain, our pain physicians recommend contacting Pain Recovery Center of Tyler, located in Tyler, Texas. Our pain physicians can determine if sacroiliitis is present and develop a pain management treatment plan.

There is a wide range of non-surgical treatment options available to alleviate sacroiliitis pain. Many patients find a combination of two or more treatments effective in managing pain associated with the condition. Common sacroiliitis treatments include rest, physical therapy, heat/ice, pain management injections and medications.

For more resources on sacroiliitis, or for information on a pain management treatment plan for this condition, contact the pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler, located in Tyler, Texas. You can also visit our blog here.

Physical Therapy | Tyler Texas | Pain Recovery Center of Tyler

Physical therapy is a safe and effective pain management treatment for patients suffering from chronic pain, arthritis, a sports injury or other healh condition. When performed correctly, physical therapy can help restore, maintain and promote a patient’s overall health, as well as ease chronic pain in many patients. The pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler offer physical therapy and rehabilitation services to Tyler, Texas patients suffering from chronic pain and a number of other health conditions.

Physical therapy is a common pain management treatment used to treat chronic pain and return patients to their prior level of physical ability. In a physical therapy session, a patient may perform a number of different items, including:

• Walking or riding a stationary bike to warm up the body
• Use physical therapy machines or other equipment to strengthen the muscles and surrounding soft tissues in the affected area
• Stretch specific areas of the body 
• Perform pain relief exercises as recommended by a pain physician and/or physical therapist

To learn more about the many benefits of physical therapy for chronic pain and other health conditions, contact the pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler, located in Tyler, Texas, or visit our pain management blog here.

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) | Pain Physicians | Tyler Texas

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a fairly uncommon chronic pain condition that typically affects a patient’s limb. Common limbs affected by the condition include the arm, leg, hand and foot. Believed to be caused by damage to the central nervous and peripheral nervous systems, CRPS symptoms vary for each patient. The pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler, located in Tyler, Texas, offer a variety of pain management treatments for patients suffering from complex regional pain syndrome, also known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome, and other chronic pain conditions.

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) commonly develops in many patients after an injury, surgery, stroke or heart attack. The most common symptom of CRPS is intense, chronic pain that worsens over time. Other complex regional pain syndrome symptoms include:

• Burning pain
• Swelling and stiffness in the affected joint
• Skin changes, such as skin color and temperature
• Changes in nail and hair growth

For more resources and information on complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), please contact the pain management practice of Pain Recovery Center of Tyler, located in Tyler, Texas, or visit our blog here. Our pain physicians are highly trained and experienced in treating CRPS and other chronic pain conditions.

Spinal Arthritis | Pain Physicians | Tyler Texas

Spinal arthritis typically occurs in the facet joints and causes back pain and discomfort in millions of Americans. The pain may radiate along affected nerves to other parts of the body, including the buttocks or thighs. If you live in the Tyler, Texas area and suffer from spinal arthritis, contact the pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler to discuss your pain management treatment options.

Spinal arthritis symptoms include neck and back pain, loss of motion, swollen joints and numbness. Some patients may experience a grating sensation caused by bone rubbing against bone and/or bone spurs. The condition is most commonly found in patients with certain criteria, including spinal injury, overuse of the spine, genetics, weight issues and smoking.

For additional information on spinal arthritis, or to learn about pain management options, contact the pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler, proudly serving the Tyler, Texas area. You can also visit our pain management blog here.

Osteoarthritis | Pain Physicians | Tyler Texas

Osteoarthritis, commonly known as “wear and tear” arthritis, is the most common joint condition. Typically found in the joints of the hands, knees, hips and spine, osteoarthritis occurs when the protective cartilage on the ends of the bones diminishes over time, leading to joint pain and other troublesome symptoms. The pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler, located in Tyler, Texas, can help alleviate joint pain caused by osteoarthritis with a number of pain management treatment options.

Normal, healthy joints are covered with a rubbery material at the end of each bone called cartilage. Cartilage is responsible for providing a smooth, pain-free gliding surface between the bones while the joint is in motion. When cartilage begins to break down from normal wear and tear, an injury or a genetic condition, patients commonly experience joint pain, joint tenderness and swelling, loss of range of motion and a grating sensation when the joint is in motion. In order to manage osteoarthritis symptoms, a pain physician must conduct a physical examination to diagnose the condition. A pain management treatment plan will then be developed to manage the symptoms. A treatment plan commonly includes weight management, increased physical activity, stretching exercises and the use of pain and anti-inflammatory medications.

For more resources on osteoarthritis and joint pain, please contact the pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler, or visit our blog. Our Tyler, Texas team specializes in a number of pain management treatments designed to treat a variety of health conditions.