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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…

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 cases…

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…

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 putting off going…

Excruciating chronic pain, especially from migraines, can have a huge impact on your life. Chronic pain and migraines can keep you from doing the things you enjoy in life including enjoying time with friends and family, working out, or going to the beach. Migraine headaches can vary in intensity and…

When your body aches and you are experiencing pain, it is actually telling you something is wrong. Listen to it! If you have pain that lasts more than twelve weeks, it is not just a small bump or bruise that will go away, it is chronic pain. Long-lasting discomfort may indicate…

Chronic pain can be debilitating for many people suffering from back pain, neck pain, and other serious pain. Pain relief pills have benefited some patients, but have also led to an opioid epidemic of pain pill abuse. Many healthcare providers are less willing to prescribe large doses of prescription painkillers,…

What is the Epidurolysis or RACZ Procedure? The Epidurolyis or Racz Procedure is used to dissolve scar tissue around entrapped nerves in the epidural space of the spine allowing medications to reach the affected area(s). Scarring is commonly caused from bleeding in the Epidural space after back surgery and healing…

Chronic Hip Joint Pain Chronic Hip Joint Pain is a common condition that impacts about 7% of men and 10% of women in individuals over the age of 45. According to Dr. Suneil (Neil) Jolly, “The causes of chronic hip pain can vary and include trauma such as hip fractures, dislocations,…

Low Back Pain: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments   Low back pain is one of the most common medical problems causing loss of physical activity. It is one of the leading reasons for people visiting a doctor affecting around 80% of adults at some point in their lives. The lower back…