Knee Pain | Knee Osteoarthritis | Genicular Nerve Block

The knee joint is put through a lot of stress during everyday, sports and work activities. Even though the knee is the largest and strongest joint in the human body, it is still prone to osteoarthritis. Knee osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis found in this joint, and one of the most common types in the human body. This joint disorder can cause ongoing knee pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of motion. Residents in the Greater Tyler, Texas area struggling with knee osteoarthritis may be candidates for a non-surgical treatment known as a genicular nerve block, available at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler. 

Osteoarthritis of the knee is a degenerative form of arthritis, also known as “wear and tear” arthritis, which most commonly occurs in adults over the age of 50 years.  

Knee osteoarthritis can make everyday activities painful. Fortunately, when chronic knee pain and discomfort cannot be managed with conventional pain management treatments, a genicular nerve block may be the solution. 

Do you want to learn more about a genicular nerve block? Read our full article dedicated to this topic here. 

If you suffer from chronic knee pain caused by knee osteoarthritis and believe a genicular nerve block may be right for you, please contact the Tyler, Texas pain management physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler today.  

Osteoarthritis | Joint Pain & Inflammation | Tyler Texas

Many older adults suffer from arthritis, but many do not fully understand it is not a “single” disease; it is an informal way of referring to joint pain and inflammation. Arthritis comes in more than 100 different forms, with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout being the three most common. No matter the cause of a Tyler, Texas resident’s joint discomfort, the pain doctors at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler are available to help with the most effective pain management treatments. 

People of all ages can become affected by the many forms of arthritis, but it is most common in senior adults because of continued wear and tear of the joints. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States, with more than 50 million adults having some type. 

Arthritis symptoms typically include joint pain and inflammation, as well as swelling, stiffness and decreased range of motion. These symptoms can come or go, or become chronic. They can also range from a mild inconvenience to discomfort that hinders movement at home and work. 

Do you want to learn more about osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout? If so, read our full blog article dedicated to this topic here. 

If you live in the Tyler, Texas area and are experiencing joint pain and inflammation caused by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout or other form of arthritis, please contact the pain doctors at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler.  

Migraine | Headache | Pain Management | Tyler TX

Each June the medical community and patients work together to increase awareness of migraines and headaches. It is estimated more than 37 million Americans experience migraines on an ongoing basis, with countless people experiencing headaches as part of daily life. The pain management physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler understand that headaches and migraines can become debilitating in Tyler, Texas residents. This is why we want to take the time to bring awareness of these two common health conditions and explain how they differ. 

Headaches are simply defined as unwanted and unpleasant pains located in the head area that causes pressure and aching. The pain can range from a mild annoyance to severe discomfort, and typically occurs on both sides of the head. The most common areas impacted include the temples, forehead and back of the neck, and the pain can last from only minutes to a week. 

Many people think of a migraine when a severe headache occurs, and that is simply not the case in many patients. A migraine is classified as a neurological disease with a number of different subtypes. Migraines not only cause pain in the head, they are also linked with nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to sound and light, seeing spots and temporary vision loss. Migraines usually impact just one side of the head and cause intense pain that makes daily activities difficult to impossible. 

Do you want to learn more about the pain management treatment options for both headaches and migraines? Read our full blog article dedicated to this topic here. 

If you live in the Tyler, Texas area and would like to discuss your headache or migraine, please contact the pain management physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler.