Pain Management Clinic in Opelousas, LA
Persistent pain can make it difficult to work, sleep, move comfortably, and participate in everyday activities. At Interventional Pain Specialists in Opelousas, our team provides personalized evaluation and treatment for patients experiencing spine, nerve, joint, and injury-related pain.
Led by Albert Gros, Jr., MD, a double board-certified specialist in anesthesiology and pain medicine, the practice combines advanced interventional treatments with compassionate, patient-focused care. With more than two decades of experience, Dr. Gros and the team work to identify the possible source of pain and develop an individualized plan focused on improving comfort, mobility, and quality of life.
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Interventional Pain Specialists – Opelousas
Address: 3983 I-49 S. Service Road, Opelousas, LA
Phone: (337) 284-3200
Our Opelousas office provides convenient access to experienced pain management care for patients in Opelousas and surrounding communities. Patients can contact the office with questions about appointments, referrals, insurance coverage, medical records, or specific treatment options.
Interventional Pain Management in Opelousas
Interventional pain management focuses on understanding the source of pain and using targeted treatments when appropriate. Rather than relying on one standard approach, our team evaluates each patient’s symptoms, medical history, previous treatments, and diagnostic information.
The care process may include:
- Reviewing the location and pattern of pain
- Discussing previous injuries, procedures, or surgeries
- Evaluating relevant imaging and medical records
- Identifying possible spine, nerve, or joint-related pain sources
- Discussing conservative and interventional treatment options
- Performing image-guided diagnostic or therapeutic procedures
- Monitoring the patient’s response and adjusting care as needed
Not every procedure is suitable for every patient. Treatment recommendations depend on the diagnosis, medical history, symptoms, previous care, and individual goals.
Pain Conditions We Evaluate and Treat
Patients may visit our Opelousas pain clinic for pain that developed recently, followed an injury, or continued despite previous treatment.
Back Pain
Back pain may originate from spinal joints, discs, irritated nerves, degenerative changes, muscle strain, or other conditions. Our providers evaluate where the pain occurs, whether it travels into the legs, and how it affects movement and daily activity.
Neck Pain
Neck pain can cause stiffness, limited movement, headaches, shoulder discomfort, or symptoms that travel into the arms. Treatment depends on whether the pain is associated with spinal joints, discs, nerves, muscles, or another underlying condition.
Sciatic Pain
Sciatica commonly causes pain that travels from the lower back or buttock into the leg. Some patients also experience numbness, tingling, burning, or weakness when a spinal nerve becomes irritated or compressed.
Nerve Pain
Nerve-related pain may feel burning, electric, stabbing, tingling, or unusually sensitive. Identifying the involved nerve and the possible cause of irritation helps determine which treatment options may be appropriate.
Neuropathy
Neuropathy can produce numbness, burning, tingling, sensitivity, or weakness, often in the hands or feet. The treatment approach depends on the cause, distribution, and severity of the symptoms.
Joint Pain
Joint pain may affect the knees, hips, shoulders, or other areas of the body. Evaluation helps determine whether inflammation, arthritis, injury, or another condition may be contributing to the pain.
Pain Management Procedures Available in Opelousas
Interventional Pain Specialists offers minimally invasive and image-guided procedures designed to target specific spine, joint, and nerve-related pain sources.
The appropriate procedure depends on the patient’s diagnosis and clinical evaluation.
Epidural Steroid Injections
Epidural steroid injections deliver anti-inflammatory medication into the epidural space surrounding irritated spinal nerves. They may be considered for selected patients with disc-related inflammation, nerve irritation, or pain radiating into an arm or leg.
Facet Joint Injections
Facet joint injections place medication into the small joints located along the spine. They may be used to evaluate or treat pain believed to originate from irritated or arthritic facet joints.
Medial Branch Blocks
A medial branch block temporarily numbs the nerves that transmit pain signals from the spinal facet joints. The patient’s response can help determine whether the joints are contributing to pain and whether radiofrequency ablation may be appropriate.
Selective Nerve Root Blocks
Selective nerve root blocks target a particular spinal nerve with medication. They may help diagnose or treat radiating arm or leg symptoms associated with nerve compression or irritation.
Peripheral Nerve Blocks
Peripheral nerve blocks deliver medication near a specific nerve outside the brain and spinal cord. They may be used diagnostically or therapeutically for selected localized nerve pain conditions.
Radiofrequency Ablation
Radiofrequency ablation uses controlled heat to interrupt pain signals transmitted by selected nerves. It may provide longer-lasting relief for some patients with chronic spine or joint-related pain.
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal cord stimulation uses a small implanted device to deliver mild electrical impulses that modify how pain signals reach the brain. It may be considered for carefully selected patients with persistent neuropathic pain or pain following previous spine surgery.
Intracept Procedure
The Intracept procedure targets the basivertebral nerve inside the vertebral body. It is intended for selected patients with chronic vertebrogenic low back pain associated with specific vertebral endplate changes.
MILD Procedure
The MILD procedure is a minimally invasive treatment for selected patients with lumbar spinal stenosis and neurogenic claudication. It removes small amounts of tissue that may be contributing to narrowing in the spinal canal.
Meet the Interventional Pain Specialists Team
ALBERT GROS, JR., MD
Anesthesiology and Pain Management Specialist
Dr. Albert Gros has more than two decades of experience in anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine. He is double board-certified and provides advanced, individualized treatment for spine, nerve, joint, and chronic pain.
BRANDI MENIER, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner – Pain and Orthopedic Care
Brandi Menier helps evaluate and manage chronic pain, musculoskeletal conditions, and spine-related concerns. She supports patients throughout the diagnostic, treatment, and follow-up process.
ASHLEY WHITMORE, PA-C
Physician Assistant – Interventional Pain Management
Ashley Whitmore works with patients experiencing spine, nerve, and joint pain. Her role includes patient evaluation, diagnostic review, treatment coordination, and ongoing pain management support.
Why Choose Interventional Pain Specialists in Opelousas?
Experienced Pain Management Care
Our team has extensive experience evaluating and treating spine, joint, nerve, and chronic pain conditions.
Personalized Treatment Planning
Patients with similar symptoms may have different underlying causes. Treatment recommendations are based on the individual patient’s diagnosis, health history, previous care, and goals.
Minimally Invasive Options
When appropriate, we use minimally invasive procedures designed to target the suspected source of pain.
Image-Guided Precision
Imaging guidance helps our providers accurately direct injections and other treatments toward the intended spinal structure, nerve, or joint.
Focus on Mobility and Function
Pain care is not only about reducing discomfort. The goal is also to help patients move more comfortably, participate in daily activities, and improve their overall quality of life.
Convenient Opelousas Location
The Opelousas office allows patients to receive care from Interventional Pain Specialists without needing to travel to Lafayette for every appointment.
What to Expect at Your Pain Management Appointment
Understanding what happens during a pain management appointment can help patients prepare and make the most of their visit.
1. Discussion of Your Symptoms
Your provider will discuss your pain, including when it started, where it occurs, how severe it is, whether it spreads to other areas, what activities make it better or worse, and how it affects your daily life. They may also ask about symptoms such as numbness, tingling, or weakness to better understand your condition.
2. Review of Your Medical History
The team may review previous injuries, surgeries, health conditions, medications, physical therapy, injections, and other treatments you have already tried.
3. Review of Diagnostic Information
Relevant X-rays, MRI scans, CT scans, medical reports, or other records may help identify the possible cause of your symptoms.
4. Physical Evaluation
The examination may assess movement, strength, sensation, reflexes, tenderness, posture, or other findings related to the pain.
5. Treatment Discussion
After evaluating the available information, your provider will discuss suitable next steps. Recommendations may include continued conservative care, additional testing, medication management, an image-guided procedure, or another treatment option.
What to Bring to Your Appointment
Patients may be asked to bring:
- Photo identification
- Insurance card
- Current medication list
- Relevant medical records
- Imaging reports or discs
- Information about previous procedures
- Referral or authorization documents, when required
- A list of questions or concerns
Contact the Opelousas office before your appointment if you are unsure which documents are needed.
Serving Opelousas and Surrounding Communities
The Opelousas clinic provides access to pain management care for patients who live or work in Opelousas and nearby Louisiana communities.
Patients may contact the office at (337) 284-3200 to ask whether the Opelousas clinic is the most convenient location for their appointment.
Whether you’re located in Opelousas or a nearby town, our team can help you determine which of our locations best fits your needs.
Insurance Information
We accept most insurance providers, including:
Coverage, referrals, prior authorization, deductibles, and out-of-pocket expenses vary by plan. Contact the Opelousas office and your insurance provider before treatment to confirm your benefits.
Opelousas office: (337) 284-3200
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Schedule an Appointment With a Pain Specialist in Opelousas
You do not have to continue managing persistent pain without answers. Interventional Pain Specialists provides personalized evaluation and advanced treatment options for patients experiencing spine, joint, nerve, and injury-related pain.
Contact our Opelousas pain management clinic to discuss your symptoms and take the next step toward an appropriate care plan.
Interventional Pain Specialists – Opelousas
3983 I-49 S. Service Road
Opelousas, LA
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a pain management doctor do?
A pain management doctor evaluates acute and chronic pain, identifies possible underlying causes, and develops an individualized treatment plan. Care may include diagnostic testing, medication management, injections, nerve blocks, radiofrequency treatments, or other minimally invasive procedures.
When should I see a pain specialist in Opelousas?
Consider scheduling an evaluation when pain persists, interferes with sleep or movement, travels into an arm or leg, causes numbness or tingling, or has not improved with initial treatment.
Sudden weakness, loss of bladder or bowel control, severe trauma, chest pain, or other emergency symptoms require immediate medical attention rather than a routine clinic appointment.
What types of pain does the Opelousas clinic treat?
The Opelousas team evaluates and treats back pain, neck pain, sciatica, nerve pain, neuropathy, joint pain, chronic pain, and pain associated with injuries. The appropriate treatment depends on the diagnosis and clinical evaluation.
Does Interventional Pain Specialists offer injections for back pain?
The practice offers procedures such as epidural steroid injections, facet joint injections, medial branch blocks, selective nerve root blocks, and other targeted treatments. An evaluation is required to determine whether an injection is appropriate.
Does the Opelousas clinic provide treatments other than injections?
Yes. Treatment options may include radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulation, Intracept, MILD, kyphoplasty, iovera, and other interventional procedures.
Contact the Opelousas office to confirm where a specific procedure is performed.
Does Interventional Pain Specialists treat sciatica?
The team evaluates sciatic pain and other symptoms associated with irritated or compressed spinal nerves. Treatment depends on the underlying cause and may include conservative or interventional options.
Can the Opelousas clinic help with nerve pain or neuropathy?
The team evaluates nerve-related pain, including burning, tingling, numbness, electric sensations, and sensitivity. Treatment depends on the affected nerve and the underlying cause.
Do I need a referral to schedule an appointment?
Referral requirements vary by insurance plan and type of care. Contact the Opelousas office or your insurance provider to confirm whether a referral or prior authorization is required.
Does the Opelousas clinic accept Medicare?
Medicare is listed among the insurance providers accepted by the practice. Coverage depends on your specific benefits, medical necessity, and any authorization requirements. Contact the office to verify your coverage before your appointment.
How do I schedule an appointment at the Opelousas office?
Call (337) 284-3200 or complete the appointment request form on our website.