Louisiana Pain Specialists

General Pain

General Pain Management

No one likes experiencing pain. Pain can also disrupt daily life. At Mays & Schnapp, our approach to pain management is individualized, patient-specific, and includes a number of pain management techniques so we can develop a treatment plan that’s right for you.

The Difference Between Acute Pain and Chronic Pain

There are different types of pain: acute and chronic. Acute pain and chronic pain are two pain types that refer to how long the victim has been suffering from their pain symptoms. While each pain type can interfere with the victim’s daily life, it’s vital to understand the difference between the two and their common causes.

Acute pain is often sudden and temporary and resolves once the underlying cause or injury is identified and healed. Common acute pain causes may include surgery, burns, cuts, or broken bones. Acute pain can still be severe and impact the patient’s daily life.

Chronic pain, on the other hand, can last more than 3-6 months (past the normal amount of time it takes the body to heal naturally). Certain medical conditions and situations may lead to chronic pain, including back injuries, nerve damage, or arthritis. Chronic pain can significantly reduce the patient’s quality of life.

Some of the Conditions We Treat

Effective treatment plans for pain management are critical for helping patients get back to their normal lives. Mays & Schnapp treats patients with chronic pain who have a variety of conditions. Some include leg, arm, neck or back pain, shingles, fibromyalgia, spinal stenosis, multiple sclerosis pain, peripheral neuropathy pain and more. 

Some of the Treatment Options Offered

Our pain management specialists treat several acute and chronic pain conditions using advanced interventional therapies and procedures, including the following:

  • Physical therapy
  • Joint injections
  • Nerve blocks
  • Facet joint injections
  • Regional pain syndrome
  • Clinical therapy
  • Trigger point injections
  • Peripheral nerve stimulator
  • Psychological therapy
  • Radiofrequency ablation
  • Spinal cord stimulator

Related Treatments

Radiofrequency Ablation

The RFA Procedure at Mays & Schnapp You’ll be made comfortable on the treatment table while the procedure site is cleaned. After administering a local anesthetic, a radiology tech will be present to guide the fluoroscope (x-ray machine) that your doctor will be using to guide a needle to the targeted nerve. Once positioned, the […]

Epidural Steroid Injections (ESI)

Conditions Treated with Epidural Steroid Injections Epidural steroid injections are often recommended for people living with: These conditions can make daily life difficult, but ESIs offer a targeted, non-surgical way to help manage the discomfort. What to Expect During the Procedure When you arrive for your injection, a member of our clinical team will talk […]

Joint Injections

What Conditions Are Treated With Steroid Injections? Steroid injections decrease joint inflammation, slowing the immune system’s response to degenerative joints. Less inflammation in a joint results in less pain. Steroid injections may treat a wide range of conditions, including: How Long Does a Steroid Injection Last for Joint Pain? The duration of pain relief is […]

Nerve Blocks

What Types of Pain Can a Nerve Block Be Used For? Nerve blocks can treat several types of pain: Treatment for Chronic Pain Nerve blocks are often used to relieve acute or short-term pain, such as pain related to a surgical procedure, but they can also be used for the management of chronic pain. A […]

Mays & Schnapp Offers Relief From General Pain

At Mays & Schnapp, we understand each patient's pain stimulants and response is unique and requires individualized treatment. Our multidisciplinary approach to each pain condition allows us to provide individualized care to each patient, aiming to help them gain control over their lives. We have three convenient locations serving the Mid-South with highly effective pain management services. Talk to our compassionate pain management specialists to diagnose, assess and treat your pain using the most effective pain management solutions. Book an appointment today!