Dr. Brandon Banks is the newest physician to join Louisiana Pain Care. He is a Monroe native who decided to return to his roots after attending medical school and working in Tennessee for the last 10 years. After graduating from the University of Lousiana - Monroe with a degree in Biology, he … [Read more...] about Meet Dr. Brandon Banks
How Kyphoplasty Transforms the Lives of Those with Compression Fractures
Compression fractures are a common injury in the elderly population. They can develop due to falls, osteoporosis, or other causes. Compression fractures occur when bone density is lost around the fractured area, which increases the risk for further fractures if left untreated. Kyphoplasty is an … [Read more...] about How Kyphoplasty Transforms the Lives of Those with Compression Fractures
Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy for Sports Injuries
Platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, has been used since the 1980s to help athletes recover from sports injuries. The therapy began as a transfusion used by hematologists to help people with blood clotting issues. Platelets are the cells in the blood that help the clotting mechanisms that heal wounds. … [Read more...] about Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy for Sports Injuries
What’s Causing My CRPS: The Facts vs. the Myths
Are you experiencing chronic pain, yet no treatment seems to help? Is your physician having a hard time diagnosing the culprit of your pain? With this ocean of fluctuating symptoms and flare-ups, chronic pain can cause you to feel as though you're paddling against the current. You could be suffering … [Read more...] about What’s Causing My CRPS: The Facts vs. the Myths
Interventional Treatments for Nerve Pain Management
Pain is prevalent worldwide and contributes substantially to disability, morbidity, mortality, and healthcare system burden. Persistent pain over a long period has a detrimental impact on individuals' mental and physical functioning, reduces their productivity, and affects their overall quality of … [Read more...] about Interventional Treatments for Nerve Pain Management
5 Indoor Activities to Help Reduce Chronic Pain
When it comes down to it, pain takes away whatever power we have. You feel like your entire life is no longer within your control. Chronic pain steals mobility, hobbies, relationships, and more for most people. Luckily, there are ways to reduce pain and take back power. Below, we take a … [Read more...] about 5 Indoor Activities to Help Reduce Chronic Pain
Treatment Options for Phantom Pain
Phantom pain is a common and debilitating symptom that can occurs, yet is not linked to a single event or injury. Commonly, it's seen in patients even after they have been declared free of cancer. It's estimated that up to 80% of the population experiences phantom pain, but there is no … [Read more...] about Treatment Options for Phantom Pain
Treating Arthritis Pain with Sacroiliac Joint Injections
The sacroiliac is a joint located in the lower back, where the spine meets the pelvis. It is a critical stabilizing point responsible for bearing most of the upper body weight. Unfortunately, the sacroiliac joint is prone to numerous types of arthritis that can cause excruciating pain in the lower … [Read more...] about Treating Arthritis Pain with Sacroiliac Joint Injections
How Does Injection Therapy Help Manage Arthritis?
Arthritis is a common condition that can cause severe pain and inflammation in your joints, leading to reduced mobility and even disability. According to statistics, over 52.5 million adults in America, which constituted 22%, live with arthritis and other rheumatic condition. While numerous … [Read more...] about How Does Injection Therapy Help Manage Arthritis?