Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Fusion

What is the Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Fusion Technique? The Sacroiliac Joint fusion is a minimally invasive surgical procedure. The goal of the procedure is to relieve the pain coming from the SI joint. The SI Joint is the joint located between the sacrum and the ilium...

Common Types Of Chronic Pain

The Most Common Types of Chronic Pain Everyone experiences occasional aches and pains. Some types of pain are important nervous systems reactions that help to alert the body of a possible injury. Most pain will heal and become less severe as the injury heals. However,...

Cancer Pain Treatments

Facts About Cancer Pain If you have cancer, it does not mean that you will also have pain. However, if you do have pain, you can work with the Louisiana Pain Specialists team to make sure a pain relief plan is part of your care and treatment. Pain takes many forms. It...

Scoliosis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments

What is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine to one side. The curvature can be in any part of the spine, but it most commonly affects regions in the upper spine and lower spine. It most often will occur during the growth spurt just before puberty. Most...

Shingles And Pain Management

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost 1 out of 3 people in the U.S. will get shingles during their lifetimes. While most people will get shingles only once, it is possible to get it a second or even a third time. The risk of getting...

The Opioid Crisis Is Not Over

Lately, it seems like we have stopped talking about the opioid crisis in our country. However, the current pandemic seems to have made the opioid crisis even worse. There are a couple of reasons for this development. Due to fear of COVID-19, a lot of people are...