Pain conditions can regularly be treated through the use of physical therapy. It is among the safest and most effective methods for managing pain, according to the CDC. Medications only mask the pain sensations, whereas physical therapy uses movement, hands-on care, exercise, and education to … [Read more...] about Physical Therapy Benefits for Treating Pain
Nerve Blocks for Pain Management
Many times, a group of nerves – called a plexus or ganglion – causes pain to an area of the body. This pain can be “turned off” by using a specific type of injection that blocks the pain signal from reaching the brain. This is called a nerve block. Nerve blocks are used to treat chronic pain when … [Read more...] about Nerve Blocks for Pain Management
Joint Pain
Pain and inflammation can occur in any joint in the body and for a wide variety of causes but most commonly it is caused by arthritis. Nearly 54 million Americans suffer from joint pain caused by arthritis. Symptoms can range from mild discomfort to debilitating, all-consuming pain. Diagnosing … [Read more...] about Joint Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is defined as any pain that persists past a normal healing time and lasts longer than 3 to 6 months. For a person with chronic pain, 3 to 6 months can feel like a lifetime. The pain can be caused by any number of injuries such as a back sprain, or there may be an ongoing cause like … [Read more...] about Chronic Pain
Early Signs & Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that targets the skin, lungs, eyes, heart, blood vessels, and joints with damaging inflammation. As many as 1.3 million Americans – 1 percent of the world’s population – were diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis last year. While the … [Read more...] about Early Signs & Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis
10 Causes of Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain is a medical condition that millions of people experience in their lifetimes. In fact, it’s one of the most common chronic pain conditions that people live with for many years of their lives. Reasons for Pain in the Lower Back If you are experiencing lower back pain, there … [Read more...] about 10 Causes of Lower Back Pain
Louisiana Pain Care redesigns website with a blog
Louisiana Pain Care recently redesigned our practice website to include more ways for patients to interact with our office. The website offers a patient portal, online appointment requests, and an award-winning patient education library. We will be blogging about the latest information … [Read more...] about Louisiana Pain Care redesigns website with a blog