The Spine Center of Louisiana

The Spine Center of Louisiana Louisiana's Leader in
Minimally Invasive
Spine Surgery The Spine Center of Louisiana is a leader in comprehensive care for your back and spine. McCarthy, Dr. C.

With locations in Baton Rouge, Hammond, Lafayette, Walker, and Lacombe, we use minimally invasive techniques to deliver pain relief from spinal stenosis, herniated discs, sciatica, degenerative disc disease, and more. We also offer the latest in pain management procedures, including advanced injection therapy. If you dream of a life free from back pain, request an appointment with Dr. Kevin P. Chambliss Harrod, Dr. Nathaniel Rawicki, Dr. Hunter Waddell, or Dr. Kelly E. Boussert today.

03/20/2026

What if you could stabilize your spine without fusing it?

🔒 Fusion = locked, no movement
🔄 Mobile bearing device = stabilized, but still moves

We help you find what's best for your spine—not just what's easiest to perform.

Schedule a consultation to discuss your options.

If you're researching spine surgery options, you've probably heard about spinal fusion. But there's another option that'...
03/19/2026

If you're researching spine surgery options, you've probably heard about spinal fusion. But there's another option that's changing the game: mobile bearing devices.

Here's what you need to know:

🩻 KEY BENEFITS
✓ Maintains spine mobility
✓ Reduces adjacent segment degeneration (a common issue after fusion)
✓ Preserves natural movement patterns
✓ Often faster recovery than traditional fusion
✓ Long-term spine health advantages

Not all surgeons offer motion-preservation options. At Louisiana Spine Center, our fellowship-trained spine surgeons stay at the forefront of innovation so you get access to the full spectrum of care, from conservative treatment to the most advanced surgical techniques.

Your spine. Your motion. Your future.

La atención médica nunca debe estar limitada por el idioma. Healthcare should never be limited by language.At The Spine ...
03/18/2026

La atención médica nunca debe estar limitada por el idioma.
Healthcare should never be limited by language.

At The Spine Center of Louisiana, we're proud to have a certified medical Spanish interpreter on staff.

✅ No waiting for phone interpreters
✅ No miscommunication about your condition
✅ No confusion about treatment options
✅ Just clear, compassionate care in Spanish

Our mission has always been to make world-class spine care accessible to our patients. That means removing every barrier, including language.

If you or a loved one has been putting off spine care because of language concerns, we're here for you.

Llámenos hoy para programar una consulta.

03/18/2026

This past weekend, we traded scrubs for green 🍀

Our physicians and team had the best time celebrating St. Patrick’s Day alongside the community we’re proud to serve every day. From the float to the crowd, it was a reminder that what we do goes far beyond the clinic.

03/16/2026

Endoscopic spine surgery is changing the game for patients dealing with herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and nerve compression.

Unlike traditional open surgery, endoscopic techniques use a tiny camera and specialized instruments, and a very tiny incision. The result? Less tissue damage, faster recovery, and often same-day discharge.

Schedule a consultation to see if endoscopic spine surgery is right for you!

Smaller than a dime. That's the size of the incision used in endoscopic spine surgery.If you've been told you need spine...
03/16/2026

Smaller than a dime. That's the size of the incision used in endoscopic spine surgery.

If you've been told you need spine surgery, you might be picturing major incisions, long recovery, and months away from normal life. But endoscopic spine surgery has changed this.

At The Spine Center of Louisiana, our spine surgeons specialize in advanced techniques like endoscopic procedures. We're a spine-focused practice, which means we're not treating shoulders one day and knees the next, we're 100% spine, every day.

If you're living with pain, it's worth finding out if you're a candidate. Schedule a consultation today!

Are you looking down at your phone right now?If you're reading this, there's a good chance your neck is bent forward and...
03/04/2026

Are you looking down at your phone right now?

If you're reading this, there's a good chance your neck is bent forward and your shoulders are rounded. And if you do this for hours every day, you're putting serious strain on your spine.

Here's what "tech neck" actually does to your body:
❌ Adds up to 60 pounds of pressure on your cervical spine
❌ Weakens the muscles that support your neck and upper back
❌ Leads to chronic pain, tension headaches, and nerve compression
❌ Accelerates disc degeneration in your neck

Your spine wasn't designed for 8+ hours of looking down every day.

If you're already dealing with chronic neck or upper back pain, it's time to get it checked. Our spine-only specialists can help you understand what's happening and create a treatment plan that works.

📍 Louisiana's Leading Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeons

Spinal stenosis is one of the most common spine conditions we treat, but most people don't fully understand what it is.H...
03/02/2026

Spinal stenosis is one of the most common spine conditions we treat, but most people don't fully understand what it is.

Here's the breakdown:

🔹 What it is: Narrowing of the spaces in your spine, which puts pressure on the nerves

🔹 What causes it: Age-related wear and tear, arthritis, herniated discs, thickened ligaments

🔹 Common symptoms: Pain, numbness, or weakness in the legs or arms. Some people feel relief when sitting or leaning forward.

🔹 How it's diagnosed: Physical exam + imaging (MRI or CT scan)

🔹 Treatment options: Physical therapy, injections, and in more severe cases, minimally invasive decompression surgery

The good news? Spinal stenosis is treatable. You don't have to live with the pain!

If this sounds familiar, it's time to get answers.

A first for Baton Rouge spine care.⚕️Dr. Kevin McCarthy just completed the first Barricaid procedure in our city, a brea...
02/27/2026

A first for Baton Rouge spine care.⚕️

Dr. Kevin McCarthy just completed the first Barricaid procedure in our city, a breakthrough technique that reduces the risk of reherniation after discectomy surgery.

Here's why this matters for Louisiana patients:
-> After a discectomy (surgery to remove a herniated disc), there's always a risk the disc could herniate again. Barricaid is an annular closure device that seals the disc opening, significantly lowering that reherniation risk and supporting longer-lasting relief.

If you've had a herniated disc or failed back surgery, this is the kind of innovation that changes outcomes. And now it's available right here.

Thank you to the Intrinsic Therapeutics team for the training, JLS Implants and Steve Belter for their support, and Jeanne E. Steyer, PA-C and Ana Heully, MPH for their collaboration in making this landmark case possible.

Learn more about discectomy and advanced treatment options at thespinecenterla.com

There's a lot of confusion around scoliosis. Let's clear it up.If you're experiencing new back pain or posture changes a...
02/26/2026

There's a lot of confusion around scoliosis. Let's clear it up.

If you're experiencing new back pain or posture changes after 40, don't assume it's just aging... get evaluated by a spine specialist!

Follow along as we debunk more spine myths.

Walking into a spine specialist's office for the first time can feel overwhelming. We get it.Here's what actually happen...
02/24/2026

Walking into a spine specialist's office for the first time can feel overwhelming. We get it.

Here's what actually happens at your first consultation with us:

1️⃣ We listen. Your pain, your story, what you've already tried—it all matters.

2️⃣ We review your imaging. X-rays, MRIs, CT scans—we'll go through them together so you understand what's happening.

3️⃣ We explain your options. Conservative care, injections, minimally invasive surgery—we'll map out what makes sense for you.

4️⃣ We answer every question. No rushing. No medical jargon you don't understand.

5️⃣ You leave with a plan. Whether that's treatment, more testing, or a second opinion—you'll know the next step.

You're not just a case number here. You're a person who deserves answers and a path forward.

Put back pain behind you at the Spine Center of Louisiana.

Patients drive from Shreveport, Lafayette, New Orleans, and beyond to see us. Because when it comes to your spine, you d...
02/20/2026

Patients drive from Shreveport, Lafayette, New Orleans, and beyond to see us.

Because when it comes to your spine, you don't settle for general orthopedics or out-of-state referrals. You want:

✔️ Fellowship-trained spine surgeons with elite-level expertise
✔️ Louisiana's leader in minimally invasive spine surgery
✔️ A practice that only does spine—no distractions, no generalists
✔️ Personalized care that treats you like a person, not a case number
✔️ Access to the kind of spine care people used to leave Louisiana to find

You don't have to travel out of state for world-class spine treatment. It's right here.

Put Back Pain Behind You at The Spine Center of Louisiana.

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9001 Summa Avenue Suite 346
Baton Rouge, LA
70809

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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