Joint Pain Treatment in Lafayette, LA
Targeted Care for Knee, Hip, Shoulder & Other Joint Pain
Persistent joint pain can make walking, climbing stairs, working, exercising and everyday movement increasingly difficult. Interventional Pain Specialists provides personalized joint pain evaluation and minimally invasive treatment options in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Our team works to identify what is causing your pain before recommending treatment, whether symptoms are related to arthritis, injury, inflammation, degeneration or irritated nerves.
What Is Joint Pain?
Joint pain can develop in the knees, hips, shoulders, spine and other areas where bones come together.
Some joint pain begins after an injury. Other cases develop gradually because of arthritis, degeneration or inflammation. Pain may be constant or occur primarily with movement, standing, walking or certain activities.
Because different conditions can produce similar symptoms, identifying the likely source of the pain is an important first step before deciding on treatment.
Joint Pain Conditions We Treat in Lafayette
Joint pain can have many possible causes. Our Lafayette team evaluates persistent pain involving the joints and surrounding structures, including:
- Knee pain
- Hip pain
- Shoulder pain
- Osteoarthritis-related pain
- Facet joint pain
- Sacroiliac joint pain
- Joint pain after injury
- Persistent pain after surgery
- Inflammation around a joint
- Nerve-related pain around the knee or other joints
- Joint pain that has not improved with physical therapy
Symptoms such as swelling, stiffness, limited movement or pain that interferes with walking should be evaluated to determine what may be causing them.
How Joint Pain Treatment Works
Joint pain treatment should be based on what is actually generating the pain, not simply which joint hurts.
Your provider may review your symptoms, physical examination findings, previous treatment and available imaging. In some cases, a diagnostic injection or nerve block may also help identify the source of pain.
Once the likely cause has been identified, treatment may focus on reducing inflammation, interrupting pain signals or improving your ability to move and participate in rehabilitation.
Joint Pain Treatments We Offer
Joint Injections
Joint injections may be used for selected patients experiencing persistent pain or inflammation in a painful joint or surrounding area. Treatment depends on the joint involved, the diagnosis and previous response to conservative care.
Genicular & Peripheral Nerve Blocks
Certain joint pain can involve nerves carrying pain signals from the affected area. For example, a genicular nerve block targets nerves around the knee and may be considered for appropriately selected patients with chronic knee pain.
Radiofrequency Ablation
Radiofrequency ablation uses controlled energy to interrupt pain signals traveling through selected nerves. It may be considered for certain chronic joint-related pain conditions after appropriate diagnostic evaluation.
If your pain is coming from the small joints of the spine rather than the knee, hip or shoulder, your provider may recommend a different approach. Learn more about Facet Joint Injections in Lafayette.
What to Expect During Your Visit to Our Lafayette Clinic
We Learn About Your Pain
Your provider will ask where the pain occurs, how long it has been present, what movements make it worse and how it affects everyday activities.
We Identify the Likely Source
Your examination, medical history, imaging and previous treatment can help determine whether pain is coming from the joint itself, surrounding tissues or nearby nerves.
We Discuss Your Options
Treatment recommendations are based on the suspected cause of pain, previous care, medical history and your functional goals. Not every patient requires an injection or procedure.
How Long Does Joint Pain Relief Last?
The amount and duration of relief varies depending on the underlying condition and the treatment performed.
Some treatments are designed primarily to reduce inflammation, while diagnostic nerve blocks may provide temporary relief while helping determine whether a particular nerve is carrying the pain signal. Other treatments, such as radiofrequency ablation, may provide longer-lasting relief for appropriately selected patients.
Your provider will discuss realistic expectations based on your diagnosis and recommended treatment.
Joint Pain Treatment Risks and Safety
The risks depend on the specific treatment being performed. For injection-based procedures, potential risks may include:
- Temporary soreness
- Bruising
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Temporary numbness or weakness
- Allergic reaction
- Temporary increase in pain
- Nerve or surrounding tissue injury, although uncommon
Our team will review the risks, benefits and alternatives of any recommended procedure before treatment.
Is Interventional Joint Pain Treatment Right for You?
You may want to consider a pain management evaluation if joint pain:
- Has continued despite conservative treatment
- Keeps returning
- Interferes with walking or mobility
- Makes stairs difficult
- Prevents you from participating fully in physical therapy
- Continues after an injury
- Has not responded adequately to previous treatment
- Is affecting sleep, work or everyday activities
Not every case of joint pain requires an interventional procedure. The purpose of the evaluation is first to determine what may be causing your symptoms.
Why Lafayette Patients Choose Us for Joint Pain Care
Personalized Evaluation
We look beyond the location of the pain to determine whether symptoms may be coming from the joint, surrounding structures or nerves.
Minimally Invasive Options
When appropriate, Interventional Pain Specialists provide targeted procedures designed to treat specific pain generators without immediately moving toward surgery.
Experienced Pain Management Team
We provide interventional care for joint, spine and nerve-related pain using image-guided and evidence-based treatment approaches.
Focus on Function
Our goal is not only to reduce pain. Treatment planning also considers whether you can walk, work, sleep, exercise and participate in rehabilitation more comfortably.
Insurance Information
We accept most insurance providers, including:
Coverage, referrals, prior authorization, deductibles, and out-of-pocket expenses vary by plan. Contact the Lafayette office and your insurance provider before treatment to confirm your benefits.
Lafayette office: (337) 362-8101
Meet the Team Behind Your Care in Lafayette
Our Lafayette pain management team evaluates joint, spine and nerve-related conditions and develops treatment recommendations based on each patient’s symptoms, diagnosis and goals.
ALBERT GROS, JR., MD
Anesthesiology & Pain Management Specialist
BRANDI MENIER, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner – Pain & Orthopedic Care
ASHLEY WHITMORE, PA-C
Physician Assistant – Interventional Pain Management
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Areas We Serve Near Lafayette
Interventional Pain Specialists provides joint pain evaluation and treatment for patients throughout Lafayette and surrounding Acadiana communities.
- Lafayette
- Carencro
- Broussard
- Youngsville
- Scott
- Duson
- Breaux Bridge
Schedule Your Joint Pain Consultation in Lafayette
Persistent knee, hip, shoulder or other joint pain can gradually limit how much you are able to do.
If pain is continuing despite conservative treatment or making it difficult to walk, exercise, work or participate in physical therapy, our Lafayette team can evaluate the symptoms and discuss appropriate next steps.
Interventional Pain Specialists
1101 S. College Rd., Suite 200
Lafayette, LA 70503
Phone: (337) 362-8101
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of joint pain does IPS treat in Lafayette?
Interventional Pain Specialists (IPS) evaluates persistent pain involving areas such as the knees, hips, shoulders, spinal facet joints and sacroiliac joints. Treatment depends on what is causing the symptoms.
Can a pain management doctor treat arthritis-related joint pain?
Yes, certain types of arthritis-related pain may be treated by an interventional pain physician when conservative care has not provided enough improvement. Treatment depends on the joint involved and the source of pain.
Does IPS treat chronic knee pain?
Yes. We evaluate chronic knee pain and may offer options such as joint injections, genicular nerve blocks or other treatments for appropriately selected patients.
What is a genicular nerve block?
A genicular nerve block targets specific nerves that transmit pain signals from the knee. It may be used diagnostically and therapeutically in selected patients with chronic knee pain.
Can radiofrequency ablation help joint pain?
Radiofrequency ablation may be appropriate for certain types of chronic joint-related pain when specific nerves have been identified as contributing to symptoms.
What if physical therapy hasn't helped my joint pain?
Persistent pain after physical therapy may warrant reevaluation. Your physician may need to determine whether arthritis, a joint problem, nerve irritation or another condition is preventing improvement.
Will I need an injection at my first appointment?
Not necessarily. Your first visit focuses on evaluating the condition and determining what treatment, if any, may be appropriate.
Do I need a referral to see IPS?
Referral requirements vary depending on your insurance plan and circumstances. Contact Interventional Pain Specialists (IPS) or your insurance provider before scheduling to confirm what is required.