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The Spine Diagnostic & Pain Treatment Center
Combating Musculoskeletal Pain
Chronic musculoskeletal pain is the primary cause of chronic disability in North America and can be brought about by any number of issues, including back pain or injury, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia and inflamed spinal nerves. Regardless of cause, the goals of interventional pain medicine are to reduce discomfort and improve and restore function to the affected area of the body. Here at
The Spine Diagnostic & Pain Treatment Center, we offer a variety of nonsurgical treatments that can relieve musculoskeletal pain, including the use of medications.
Depending on the type of musculoskeletal pain, there are also other treatment options. The use of steroid injections is helpful in the facet joints and other major joints to reduce inflammation of tissue in the joint space, which in turn reduces pain and other symptoms caused by irritation of the joint and surrounding structures. When a herniated disc is the culprit behind ongoing pain, an epidural injection may be effective at reducing the nerve inflammation causing the discomfort. The injections are done in a series to help break the pain cycle, which includes reducing inflammation to improve symptoms of pain, numbness and weakness.
Inflammation of facet joints occurs from injuries, arthritis or chronic postural abnormalities. Undue stress on the joint following lower back fusion surgery can also cause inflammation and pain. A facet joint injection can help break the pain cycle and may help facilitate a rehabilitative exercise program. Injecting anesthetic around the sympathetic or peripheral nerves is also effective at blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain.
Finally, the implantation of a spinal cord stimulator may be a viable option when medication and/or injection therapy do not provide adequate pain relief. These devices send electrical impulses through a lead to electrodes implanted near the spinal cord or an affected peripheral nerve and block the transmission of pain messages to the brain.
The Pain Management Specialists you choose makes a difference.
- The Spine Diagnostic & Pain Treatment Center is the largest and one of the most trusted pain relief practices in Louisiana. Our dedication to advanced comprehensive care means you can rely on our state-of-the-art techniques and technology for quality outcomes.
- Our fellowship-trained, double-board-certified anesthesiologists and pain management specialists will spend as much time as necessary to make you feel comfortable. You’ll be greeted warmly, treated with respect and given answers to your questions in simple, easy-to-understand language.
- In addition to experienced Pain Management Specialists, we have an on-site physiatrist highly skilled in performing electrodiagnostic studies to test for nerve damage.
- When your doctors refer you to us, they’ll get timely reports and personal updates to make sure your doctor remains a vital part of your care. We will also make ourselves available to your doctor should they ever have questions or wish to discuss a case.
- The Spine Diagnostic & Pain Treatment Center offers minimally invasive interventional techniques to relieve pain and increase function and mobility without major surgery.
- We strive to keep our care convenient and affordable. We’re here to help as many people as we can.
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In-Depth Information
The Spine Diagnostic & Pain Treatment Center
Combating Musculoskeletal Pain
Chronic musculoskeletal pain is the primary cause of chronic disability in North America and can be brought about by any number of issues, including back pain or injury, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia and inflamed spinal nerves. Regardless of cause, the goals of interventional pain medicine are to reduce discomfort and improve and restore function to the affected area of the body. Here at
The Spine Diagnostic & Pain Treatment Center, we offer a variety of nonsurgical treatments that can relieve musculoskeletal pain, including the use of medications.
Depending on the type of musculoskeletal pain, there are also other treatment options. The use of steroid injections is helpful in the facet joints and other major joints to reduce inflammation of tissue in the joint space, which in turn reduces pain and other symptoms caused by irritation of the joint and surrounding structures. When a herniated disc is the culprit behind ongoing pain, an epidural injection may be effective at reducing the nerve inflammation causing the discomfort. The injections are done in a series to help break the pain cycle, which includes reducing inflammation to improve symptoms of pain, numbness and weakness.
Inflammation of facet joints occurs from injuries, arthritis or chronic postural abnormalities. Undue stress on the joint following lower back fusion surgery can also cause inflammation and pain. A facet joint injection can help break the pain cycle and may help facilitate a rehabilitative exercise program. Injecting anesthetic around the sympathetic or peripheral nerves is also effective at blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain.
Finally, the implantation of a spinal cord stimulator may be a viable option when medication and/or injection therapy do not provide adequate pain relief. These devices send electrical impulses through a lead to electrodes implanted near the spinal cord or an affected peripheral nerve and block the transmission of pain messages to the brain.
The Pain Management Specialists you choose makes a difference.
- The Spine Diagnostic & Pain Treatment Center is the largest and one of the most trusted pain relief practices in Louisiana. Our dedication to advanced comprehensive care means you can rely on our state-of-the-art techniques and technology for quality outcomes.
- Our fellowship-trained, double-board-certified anesthesiologists and pain management specialists will spend as much time as necessary to make you feel comfortable. You’ll be greeted warmly, treated with respect and given answers to your questions in simple, easy-to-understand language.
- In addition to experienced Pain Management Specialists, we have an on-site physiatrist highly skilled in performing electrodiagnostic studies to test for nerve damage.
- When your doctors refer you to us, they’ll get timely reports and personal updates to make sure your doctor remains a vital part of your care. We will also make ourselves available to your doctor should they ever have questions or wish to discuss a case.
- The Spine Diagnostic & Pain Treatment Center offers minimally invasive interventional techniques to relieve pain and increase function and mobility without major surgery.
- We strive to keep our care convenient and affordable. We’re here to help as many people as we can.
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