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Dr. Rachel H. Mowrey, MD, MPH is an occupational medicine physician in Baytown, TX specializing in occupational medicine. Dr. Rachel H. Mowrey, MD, MPH is affiliated with Houston Methodist, AMERICAN CURRENT CARE PA and Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital.
Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital
Musculoskeletal Problems
The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.
Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.
Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.
Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.
Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.
Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.
She completed residency at University of South Florida (USF) Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in Texas.
Residency: University of South Florida (USF) Affiliated Hospitals
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Rachel H. Mowrey, MD, MPH is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Rachel H. Mowrey, MD, MPH appears to accept the following insurance providers: United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Blue Choice PPO, Blue Choice POS, First Health PPO, Golden Rule, Best Doctors, CorVel, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Three Rivers Provider Network, Coventry PPO, HealthSpring, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Medicare, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, First Health, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, PHCS PPO, MultiPlan PPO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), GeoBlue, Texas Municipal League Intergivernmental Risk Pool, BCBS PPO GUIDESTONE, TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006, Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool, TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005, Community Health Choice PREMIER Gold, TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430, TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR, TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003, TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003, SouthWest Medical Provider Network, DEVOTED DUAL PLUS GREATER HOUSTON, DEVOTED CORE GREATER HOUSTON HMO, Texas Water Conservation Association Risk Management Fund, TRS-Care Standard Group 485000, Texas Council Risk Management Fund, UnitedHealthOne, Reny Company Workers' Comp, TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002, Community Health Choice PREMIER Silver, Texas Association of School Boards Risk Mgmt Fund, Blue Essentials Access, UMR, TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781, TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002, DEVOTED EXTRA GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), HAA Preferred Partners (International), BCBS PPO Wespath, United Health Integrated Services, Olympus Managed Care (International), DEVOTED PREMIUM (PRIME) GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), Blue Edge, Blue Essentials, OccMD, Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Federal Employee Plan, DEVOTED GIVEBACK GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001, Sedgwick CMS, TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000, TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001 and CareWorks Workers' Comp.
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Dr. Rachel Mowrey specializes in occupational medicine and occupational therapy. Clinical interests for Dr. Mowrey include work injuries and musculoskeletal problems. Dr. Mowrey is affiliated with Houston Methodist. She appears to be an in-network provider for Blue California, Coventry, and Coventry Health Care Plans, in addition to other insurance carriers. According to Houston Methodist, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Baytown, TX. Dr. Mowrey trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of South Florida (USF) for residency. She is conversant in Mandarin.
