Back pain is most commonly found in adults between the ages of 35-55 years, even though it can affect individuals at any age. Many spine specialists, such as the Tyler, Texas physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler, believe back pain is caused by the way the bones, ligaments and muscles in the spinal region connect and work together. No matter the cause of pain, the spine specialists at our pain management clinic are available to diagnose the cause and provide back pain relief treatment options so patients can return to work and normal activities.
The most common causes of back pain include muscle spasms, strained ligaments and strained muscles. These three causes are often associated with improper lifting techniques, lifting an item too heavy or the result of an awkward and abrupt motion. Spine specialists have the ability to provide various back pain relief options, with many treatment options involving non-surgical measures. Common non-surgical back pain relief options prescribed at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler include physical therapy, DRX9000 spinal decompression, cervical epidural steroid injections, lumbar epidural steroid injections, nerve root blocks and facet block injections.
If you live in Greater Tyler, Texas and would like detailed information on back pain relief treatments and the causes of back pain, please contact the spine specialists at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler. You can also view our full blog article dedicated to this topic here.
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Thursday, March 9, 2017
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.
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.
Thursday, February 23, 2017
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:
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
Thursday, February 9, 2017
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:
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.
The most common sports injuries include:
- Ligament sprains
- Muscle strains
- Tendon injuries Bone
- fractures
- 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 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.
Monday, February 6, 2017
DRX9000 | Spinal Decompression | Tyler TX
Millions of Americans are affected by chronic back pain and neck pain each year. When pain becomes so severe it alters an individual’s daily life, certain physicians will recommend a painful surgical procedure followed by a lengthy rehabilitation program. The Tyler, Texas pain management specialists at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler understand not all patients desire to undergo surgery, and are proud to offer the DRX9000™ spinal decompression system. Spinal decompression is a non-invasive, safe and effective treatment option for numerous spine conditions.
Back pain is found more commonly in adults aged 35-55 years, even though it can affect individuals at any age. Back pain can occur suddenly or over an extended amount of time. Chronic back pain is characterized by pain that lasts 12 weeks or longer and is not alleviated by common self-care items such as rest, heat/ice and nonprescription medications.
The DRX9000 spinal decompression system is a cutting-edge machine that safely, effectively and gently stretches compressed joint spaces, leading to decreased pressure on the spinal nerves and discs that causes pain, weakness, numbness and tingling. The gradual stretching also allows for an increased flow of oxygen and healing nutrients to reach the discs, often contributing to improved spinal joint function.
If you live in the greater Tyler, Texas area and are interested in alleviating chronic back pain or neck pain without surgery, please contact the Pain Recovery Center of Tyler team to learn more about the DRX9000 spinal decompression system. You can also view our full blog article dedicated to this topic here.
Back pain is found more commonly in adults aged 35-55 years, even though it can affect individuals at any age. Back pain can occur suddenly or over an extended amount of time. Chronic back pain is characterized by pain that lasts 12 weeks or longer and is not alleviated by common self-care items such as rest, heat/ice and nonprescription medications.
The DRX9000 spinal decompression system is a cutting-edge machine that safely, effectively and gently stretches compressed joint spaces, leading to decreased pressure on the spinal nerves and discs that causes pain, weakness, numbness and tingling. The gradual stretching also allows for an increased flow of oxygen and healing nutrients to reach the discs, often contributing to improved spinal joint function.
If you live in the greater Tyler, Texas area and are interested in alleviating chronic back pain or neck pain without surgery, please contact the Pain Recovery Center of Tyler team to learn more about the DRX9000 spinal decompression system. You can also view our full blog article dedicated to this topic here.
Monday, January 23, 2017
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.
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.
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Chronic Knee Pain | Genicular Nerve Block | Tyler Texas
The knee joint is placed under extreme stress day after day. Because of the stress load placed on the knee during everyday activities and sports, knee injuries and degenerative conditions, such as knee osteoarthritis, are extremely common. When chronic knee pain can no longer be treated with traditional pain management treatments, a genicular nerve block may be prescribed by a pain physician. Pain Recovery Center of Tyler is extremely proud to offer Tyler, Texas and East Texas patients this cutting-edge, non-surgical treatment option.
Chronic knee pain is classified as long-term pain, swelling and general discomfort in one or both knees. The exact cause of ongoing pain determines the location of pain, severity of pain, etc. Chronic knee pain, unlike acute pain associated with an injury, is not always linked to one traumatic event. It is often caused by a condition or disease.
A genicular nerve block is a non-surgical, minimally invasive procedure designed to alleviate chronic knee pain when traditional pain management treatments fail. This particular treatment option utilizes radiofrequency (RF) energy to genicular nerves, the nerves responsible for carrying a pain signal from the knee joint to the brain and central nervous system.
For more resources on chronic knee pain or knee osteoarthritis, or to determine if you are an ideal candidate for a genicular nerve block, please contact the Tyler, Texas pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler. You can also view our entire blog article dedicated to this topic here.
Chronic knee pain is classified as long-term pain, swelling and general discomfort in one or both knees. The exact cause of ongoing pain determines the location of pain, severity of pain, etc. Chronic knee pain, unlike acute pain associated with an injury, is not always linked to one traumatic event. It is often caused by a condition or disease.
A genicular nerve block is a non-surgical, minimally invasive procedure designed to alleviate chronic knee pain when traditional pain management treatments fail. This particular treatment option utilizes radiofrequency (RF) energy to genicular nerves, the nerves responsible for carrying a pain signal from the knee joint to the brain and central nervous system.
For more resources on chronic knee pain or knee osteoarthritis, or to determine if you are an ideal candidate for a genicular nerve block, please contact the Tyler, Texas pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler. You can also view our entire blog article dedicated to this topic here.
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