Meet Dr. J. Hardy Gordon Dr. Gordon is a board-certified anesthesiologist and board certified in pain medicine. After receiving his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia, Dr. Gordon completed his residency training in anesthesiology and perioperative medicine at the Medical University [Read More]
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Heat and Cold Therapy
Treating pain with heat and cold therapy can be very effective for a variety of conditions and injuries. This affordable, at-home therapy is often recommended to help relieve aches and pains from muscle or joint damage. Heat therapy can utilize hot water bottles, heat pads, or warm baths. Cold [Read More]
Meet the Doctor: Dr. John Ledbetter
Meet Dr. John Ledbetter Dr. John Ledbetter is a founding member of Louisiana Pain Care. He is also a diplomat of the American Board of Anesthesiology in both anesthesiology and pain management. Dr. Ledbetter is also a diplomat of the American Board of Pain Medicine. He has dedicated his whole life [Read More]
What is Spinal Cord Stimulation and How Does it Work?
Spinal cord stimulation therapy is a pain treatment that masks the pain signal before they reach the brain. A device similar to a pacemaker is implanted in the body and delivers electrical pulses to the spinal cord. This is an option for patients who suffer from chronic pain, leg, or arm [Read More]
Shingles: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Shingles (Herpes Zoster) is a viral infection. It causes a painful rash that is typically seen on your midsection. Shingles is caused by the same strand of virus that produces chicken pox. It is possible that the virus remains in your body, if you’ve had chickenpox before. The virus can potentially r [Read More]
