- Osteoporosis
- Headaches
- ArthritisRheumatoid arthritis is one of the top causes of joint deformities in the hands and feet. Without treatment, these deformities become severe and debilitating.
- Fibromyalgia
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Primary Care
- Emergency CarePlease note: If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency please call 911 or seek immediate care at the nearest hospital emergency room.
- Pelvic Pain
- Pregnancy
- Neurology
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCarpal tunnel syndrome is a common cause of nerve pain that occurs when there is too much pressure on the median nerve, which travels from your forearm (through the carpal tunnel) to your wrist.
- Multiple SclerosisTrigeminal neuralgia worsens over time, starting with short, mild attacks and eventually progressing to frequent attacks of severe pain. Trigeminal neuralgia can develop with age or as a result of an underlying condition like multiple sclerosis, surgical injuries, or facial trauma.
- Insomnia
- Anxiety
- Diabetes Care
- UltrasoundMost patients, however, prefer to avoid major surgery, also called open surgery. As a highly effective alternative, they offer minimally invasive ultrasound and fluoroscopy-guided procedures that diminish or eliminate the pain without open surgery, opioids, or major downtime.
- MRIComplete diagnostic services are available at Headache & Pain Center, amc. Providing the most technologically advanced medical equipment, our Imaging Center includes an Open MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), Bone Densitometry (DEXA) and Diagnostic X-Ray in a comfortable environment. This equipment provides Headache & Pain Center, amc patients as well as other referred outpatients quick and accurate results.
- RadiologyReaching an accurate diagnosis to explain your symptoms is essential for getting the most effective treatment plan. At Headache & Pain Center,amc, Jimmy Ponder Jr., MD, Adolfo Cuadra, MD and the expert team in Gray and New Iberia, Louisiana performs magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) services and other radiology services for their patients on-site. To schedule your MRI, call the office closest to you or book an appointment online today.
- X-Rays
- Nuclear Medicine
- SciaticaWhen your lower back hurts and sudden waves of excruciating pain radiate down your leg, it’s only natural to find a comfortable position and rest. But if you want to remedy sciatica and prevent future flare-ups, prolonged rest is the worst choice you can make.
- WhiplashYou can develop a whiplash injury when an impact forces your neck into a rapid back-and-forth motion. Though whiplash often occurs during a car accident, the same movement can happen while playing sports or during a fall.
- Pinched NerveWhen your sciatic nerve gets pinched within your spine, also called a pinched nerve, it triggers symptoms that usually include sharp pain that speeds down your leg. You can have pinched nerves in your cervical spine, around the neck area, as well.
- Joint ReplacementThe Headache & Pain Center,amc team strives to stop your pain and help you avoid a joint replacement or other major surgery. Treatments never use opioids, as they’re not a long-term answer.
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Botox
- Physical TherapyThe Headache & Pain Center, amc team understands that pain doesn’t always respond well to medication, physical therapy, and other conservative care.
- Occupational TherapyMy bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences in 1989, from Nicholls State University was a springboard for my life of services in the medical field and solidified my connection to our community. In 1991, I earned a degree in Occupational Therapy from the LSU Medical Center in New Orleans and worked as an OT in the Houma/Thibodaux area for almost a decade. I then decided to attend PA school at LSUHSC in Shreveport, I received a Physician Assistant degree I n2002, and I immediately began a career as a PA in Interventional Pain Management.
- Tennis Elbow
- Shoulder Pain
- Heel Pain
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Ankle Sprain
- Heel Pain
- Foot Pain
- Plantar Fasciitis