Are you suffering from chronic pain and considering treatment options? Lumbar Sympathetic and Medial Branch Blocks could be an effective solution for you. In this article, we explore these innovative procedures, how they benefit various conditions, and the role of LA Health Solutions, Louisiana, in providing these treatments. What are...
The Power of Interventional Pain Management: A Better Alternative to Opioids for Chronic Pain Relief
Chronic pain affects millions of people worldwide, significantly impacting their daily lives and well-being. Traditionally, pain medications such as opioids have been used to manage chronic pain, but their long-term use has led to serious side effects and addiction problems. Enter Interventional Pain Management - a game-changing approach that offers...
Red Light Laser Therapy
Red light laser therapy, also known as low-level laser therapy (LLLT), is a non-invasive treatment that uses low-power red light wavelengths to stimulate healing in cells and tissues. It has been found to be beneficial in treating a variety of conditions and symptoms, and is considered to be a safe...
What is Interventional Pain Management
Interventional pain management is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of chronic pain conditions using minimally invasive procedures. Interventional pain management procedures involve the use of specialized techniques and equipment to diagnose and treat the source of pain, such as injections, nerve blocks, and implantable devices.The...
What is Red Light Therapy
Red light therapy, also known as photobiomodulation, is a type of therapy that involves the use of low-level red and near-infrared light to promote healing and relieve pain and inflammation. It works by penetrating the skin and increasing the production of cellular energy, known as adenosine triphosphate (ATP). The increased...
Stem Cell Therapy for Spinal Discs
OverviewSpinal discs allow your spine to bend and twist. These flexible shock absorbers can be damaged by injury, disease, or the added stress that can result from a spinal fusion. But stem cell therapy may help. It uses parts of your own blood to help repair disc damage. It can slow...
Laminectomy
Overview This procedure relieves pressure on the nerve roots in the spine. It is most commonly performed to relieve the pain of stenosis. This is a narrowing of the spinal canal that is often caused by the formation of bony growths that can press against the nerve roots. The surgeon...
Lumbar Disc Microsurgery
OverviewThis minimally-invasive procedure relieves pressure on nerve roots caused by a herniated disc. It can eliminate the pain of sciatica.PreparationIn preparation for the procedure, you are anesthetized. The surgeon creates a small incision in the skin of your back. The muscles and tissues are pushed aside to allow access to...
Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection
OverviewThis outpatient procedure is an injection of a steroid-anesthetic medication. The medication can reduce swelling and inflammation of irritated spinal nerves. This procedure is performed to relieve pain in the lower back and pain that radiates from the back to the legs. The injection takes only a few minutes to...
Cervical Radiculopathy
Overview of Cervical Radiculopathy This condition is an irritation or compression of one or more nerve roots in the cervical spine. Because these nerves travel to the shoulders, arms and hands, an injury in the cervical spine can cause symptoms in these areas. Cervical radiculopathy may result from a variety...