Louisiana Pain Care - Monroe, La

01/08/2026

Living with chronic pain doesn't have to be your reality. At LA Pain Care, our board-certified physicians specialize in advanced, minimally invasive treatment options designed to get you back to living your best life. Our personalized approach means we find the right solution for your specific condition. Don't let pain control another day of your life. Request an appointment today at lapaincare.com

01/07/2026

Understanding the connection between pain and mental health can empower patients to take a more comprehensive approach to overall wellness.

Mental Wellness Month is an important reminder that health is more than just physical—it’s emotional, psychological, and social. For individuals living with acute or chronic pain, mental wellness plays a critical role in how pain is perceived, managed, and ultimately lived with. Understanding th...

01/06/2026

Meet Dr. J. Walker Sturdivant, Jr., our newest physician! Dr. Sturdivant received his medical degree from the Tulane School of Medicine in New Orleans, LA. He completed his residency and a fellowship in pain management at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) in Jackson, MS. Dr. Sturdivant is board-certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine by the American Board of Anesthesiology. In his spare time, Dr. Sturdivant enjoys rooting for the New Orleans Saints, the Boston Red Sox, the Texas Super Kings, and any team his niece or nephews play for. He also plays racquetball.
Request an appointment with Dr. Sturdivant today! https://lapaincare.com/contact/appointment/

01/06/2026

Louisiana Pain Care enjoys supporting the Tarver Braddock Foundation and their effort to support families in the community with random acts of kindness. We want to spread the sunshine to everyone! Please click the link to donate to this wonderful foundation.

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01/04/2026

What is Degenerative disc disease? DDD is the wearing down of spinal discs, which are rubbery cushions located between the bones in your spinal column. These discs act as shock absorbers and facilitate comfortable movement, bending, and twisting. It is a natural part of aging for everyone's spinal discs to degenerate over time. The primary symptoms of degenerative disc disease are neck pain and back pain. The pain may come and go, lasting for weeks or months at a time, and it can cause numbness or tingling in the arms or legs. Additionally, the pain may radiate down the lower back and buttocks and worsen with sitting, bending, or lifting. DDD is caused by the natural aging process, which leads to the wearing down of spinal discs. As people age, the soft core of the discs, which is primarily composed of water, gradually loses water content. Consequently, the discs become thinner and offer less shock absorption than before. Minor injuries can also result in small cracks in the spinal discs, often near nerves. These tears can be painful, even if they are minor. The pain associated with DDD can occur in the neck or lower back and may extend into the arms, hands, buttocks, and legs. Contact Louisiana Pain Care today to find out more about degenerative disc disease and the treatments available. https://lapaincare.com/back-pain/

12/31/2025

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year!

12/29/2025

Trigger point injections are a great way to address areas of muscle within which knots, also known as trigger points, are present. These knots can be felt through the skin's surface, and when touched they may twitch involuntarily, thus irritating and trapping nearby nerves which in turn causes referred pain. Trigger point injections can be used to treat various muscle groups throughout the body such as those in the arms, legs, lower back and neck. They are often utilized to treat fibromyalgia, chronic tension headaches and Myofascial Pain Disorder that doesn't respond to other treatments. The procedure itself is quick and easy; it usually lasts no more than 5 minutes and patients remain conscious throughout. A small needle is inserted into the trigger point area followed by a local anesthetic or local anesthetic with steroid injection - both of which will help to reduce pain. Contact us today to find out if you're a candidate for trigger point injections for pain relief. https://lapaincare.com/trigger-point-injections/

12/24/2025

From our family to yours, we wish you a Very Merry Christmas!

12/23/2025

Explore the relationship between weight, back pain, and how GLP-1 assisted weight-loss may offer a transformative solution for millions.

Back pain is one of the most common health complaints worldwide, affecting an estimated 619 million people globally. Whether it stems from poor posture, injury, age-related degeneration, or excess body weight, back pain can severely diminish a person’s quality of life. In recent years, a new class...

12/23/2025

At Louisiana Pain Care, our specialty is interventional pain management. We take a full-spectrum approach to treating many illnesses, conditions, and injuries that cause pain and decreased mobility. Our board-certified, fellowship-trained specialists are experts in providing care for a range of issues, including arthritis, back and neck pain, herniated disc, compression fractures of the spine, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), personal injury, shingles, and workers' comp. Additionally, we offer treatments for cancer pain, diabetic neuropathy, discogenic pain, nerve pain, post-accident pain, post-stroke pain, sacroiliac pain, sciatica and radicular pain, and spinal stenosis. To learn more about our treatment options or to schedule an appointment with one of our specialists in Monroe or Ruston today - call (318) 323-6405 or fill out an online form. https://bit.ly/3LxEbpI

12/21/2025

The mild® Procedure is a short, outpatient treatment for lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) that restores space in the spinal canal to help improve back and leg pain. Using specialized tools and imaging, mild® addresses a major root cause of LSS by removing thickened ligament through an incision smaller than the size of baby aspirin, leaving no implants behind, only a Band-Aid. This restoration aims to decrease pressure on compressed nerves. The procedure may be an appropriate treatment for patients experiencing lower back numbness and pain. Please contact Louisiana Pain Care to determine if you are a candidate for the mild® Procedure.

12/19/2025

Are you suffering from pain due to spinal stenosis? Spinal Stenosis occurs when the canal around your spinal cord and nerve roots narrows, which most often happens due to age-related degeneration of the spine or traumatic injury to the spine. As the canal narrows, it can press on your nerves, causing pain, numbness, and weakness. Symptoms may increase over time. But there are treatments available. Contact Louisiana Pain Care today to learn more. https://lapaincare.com/back-pain/