Embrace Life Without Limits: FLEX Pain Management
For people living in pain, participating in an active lifestyle and enjoying overall well-being often hinges on effective pain management. Pain can affect anyone—whether from injuries, chronic conditions, or unexplained occurrences—and can profoundly impact daily activities, limiting your ability to move freely and enjoy life. Seeking specialized care is crucial in understanding and managing pain, paving the way to reclaiming your vitality and freedom.
A Comprehensive Approach to Care
At FLEX Institute, we believe in a multimodal approach to managing pain. This involves a synergy of medication management, physical therapy, and injections, all carefully coordinated under one roof. Our team of five fellowship-trained and dual board-certified physicians brings decades of combined experience to every patient’s journey. Driven by compassion, honesty, and teamwork, they ensure that each treatment plan is customized to meet individual lifestyle needs and expectations.
Expertise You Can Trust
Our dedicated team of FLEX pain care doctors is committed to delivering innovative treatments tailored to each patient’s unique needs. Their extensive qualifications and years of experience allow them to provide cutting-edge solutions for pain management, ensuring that you receive the highest standard of care and support on your path to recovery.
At FLEX, our goal is more than just treating pain; our aim is to enhance your quality of life. Through our multidisciplinary approach, we empower you to live your best life every day, free from the constraints of pain.
What We Treat
Chronic Pain:
Beyond the Surface
Chronic pain is an enduring condition that persists beyond three months, often without a clear cause. It can manifest anywhere in the body, from the back to joints, leading to symptoms such as aching, burning, or throbbing. This type of pain not only disrupts physical abilities but also contributes to emotional challenges like anxiety and depression. At FLEX, we understand the complexities of chronic pain and work tirelessly to alleviate its impact on your life.
Neck Pain:
Finding the Source
Neck pain can arise from various factors, including joint or disc problems, spinal stenosis, or inflammation. This discomfort can severely restrict movement and daily functions. Our specialists focus on identifying the root causes, whether it’s a degenerative condition or an inflammatory disease, offering targeted treatments to relieve pain and restore mobility.
Back Pain:
Restoring Your Quality of Life
Back pain, often stemming from arthritis, trauma, or spinal degeneration, affects a significant portion of the population. It impacts areas crucial for supporting movement and flexibility. Our comprehensive approach addresses the intricate issues leading to back pain, offering solutions that not only ease symptoms but also improve overall spinal health.
Accurate Diagnosis, Effective Treatment
Diagnosing pain accurately is the first step towards effective management. Our experts utilize advanced imaging techniques and patient feedback to pinpoint the exact source of pain. We offer a range of treatment options designed to target specific pain points:
- Epidural Steroid Injections: Reduce inflammation and provide long-term relief by injecting steroids into the epidural space.
- Nerve Root Injections: Alleviate nerve compression and irritation with targeted steroid injections.
- Facet Joint Injection: Decrease inflammation and improve pain symptoms in the spine’s small joints.
- Radiofrequency Rhizotomy: Long-term relief by using heat to block pain signals from affected nerves.
- Spinal Cord Stimulation: An implant delivers electrical pulses to disrupt pain signals.
- Intrathecal Pain Pumps: Deliver pain medication directly to the spinal cord through a small implanted pump.
Our Pain Care Doctors
Meet Dr. Prathima Anandi, a dedicated interventional pain management physician at FLEX Institute, whose innovative approach and empathetic care have improved the lives of countless patients. Dr. Anandi’s commitment to her field is evident in every step of her professional journey and the thoughtful care she provides.
Dr. Anandi began her medical journey with a residency in anesthesia and a fellowship in pain medicine at LSU, following her clinical pharmacology fellowship at Vanderbilt. Her passion for combining hands-on procedures with her pharmacology expertise led her to specialize in pain management, where she found a perfect blend of surgery and medicine.
“I love being hands-on, doing procedures, and seeing firsthand how my work impacts patient outcomes. In the field of interventional pain management, you’re not just prescribing medication; you’re actively involved in the patient’s immediate care.”
This drive is mirrored in her approach to chronic pain management at FLEX, where she emphasizes a multimodal approach combining interventions, physical therapy, and non-opioid medications.
“Quality of life is my primary goal for my patients,” Dr. Anandi said.
To this end, she is committed to reducing reliance on opioids and improving patient outcomes through innovative treatments, such as spinal cord stimulators and kyphoplasty. Her philosophy centers on patient education and setting realistic expectations, ensuring patients are informed and comfortable with their treatment plans.
Beyond her professional achievements, Dr. Anandi balances her career with a fulfilling personal life supported by her family. She enjoys spending quality time with her husband and two sons, valuing family holidays and shared experiences.
At FLEX, Dr. Anandi’s warm demeanor and patient-centric approach set her apart. Her dedication to enhancing the quality of life for her patients, coupled with her innovative techniques and compassionate care, make her a trusted partner in the journey to wellness. Whether she’s explaining complex procedures with clarity or tailoring treatment plans to individual needs, Dr. Anandi’s commitment to her patients shines through in every interaction.
Read Dr. Anandi’s full bio here.
Meet Rama Letchuman, MD, a trusted leader in Pain Management and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at FLEX Institute, whose dedication and heartfelt approach have transformed countless lives. Dr. Letchuman’s career has been marked by both excellence and empathy.
After completing his residency at the esteemed Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Dr. Letchuman further honed his skills with a Pain Management fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. He joined FLEX Institute in 2005, where his love for his work is evident in every patient interaction.
Dr. Letchuman believes the most rewarding part of his job is collaborating with patients to craft personalized treatment plans that alleviate chronic pain and restore joy and vitality to their lives. Known for his attentive listening, Dr Letchuman genuinely cares about his patients’ stories and is dedicated to helping them reclaim the lives they cherish.
With a robust background spanning physical medicine and pain management, Dr. Letchuman adopts a comprehensive approach, often integrating medication management, physical therapy, and injections to achieve the best outcomes for his patients.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Letchuman shares a rich life with his wife, to whom he has been happily married for over 30 years. Together, they have raised four sons, each pursuing impressive paths—from neurosurgery and medical school to military service and ambitious initiatives like NASA programs. Family is central to Dr. Letchuman’s life, and he cherishes moments spent cooking, enjoying the outdoors, and staying informed about current affairs.
His warmth, both in and out of the office, makes him not just a healthcare provider, but a trusted friend in your journey to a healthier, happier life.
Read Dr. Letchuman’s full bio here.
Meet Kathleen Majors, MD, a board-certified specialist in Pain Management and Anesthesiology. She has been a pillar of the Shreveport-Bossier City community for over 27 years. At FLEX Institute, Dr. Majors is ready to walk with you on the journey to wellness, bringing warmth and expertise to every step of your journey.
Dr. Majors’ path in medicine began with an internship in Internal Medicine, followed by an Anesthesiology residency. It was during her final year of residency, working alongside pain management physicians, that she discovered her passion for this field.
For Dr. Majors, the essence of her practice is about providing hope and solutions to those who have tried numerous other avenues without success. She assures her patients that, while there might be ups and downs, she is committed to crafting a personalized treatment plan that considers medications, injections, physical therapy, lifestyle changes, and more. Her approach is holistic, focusing not just on pain relief but on enhancing overall quality of life.
Often, patients come to Dr. Majors after multiple surgeries, still struggling with pain. She takes pride in changing their perception of pain management by showing them it’s about more than just medication—it’s about looking at the whole picture, and sometimes medication isn’t even needed. When it is, she ensures strict regulation with thoughtful measures like a narcotics contract.
Understanding the profound impact of chronic pain, Dr. Majors empathizes deeply with her patients.
“Chronic pain is difficult, and I don’t think unless you have had chronic pain, you can realize how destructive it can be to patients’ lives,” she said.
She often recalls a metaphor from a mentor: “Imagine a rock in your shoe—it might not bother you the first day, but wear it every day, and it becomes unbearable.”
This insight fuels her drive to alleviate the burdens of chronic pain, offering a lifeline not only to patients but to their families as well.
Outside of her professional sphere, Dr. Majors cherishes her family life. Happily married to retired obstetrician Dr. Jake Majors, they have two daughters and a son. An avid animal lover, she finds joy in outdoor adventures with her family.
Read Dr. Major’s full bio here.
Introducing Matthew Mosura, MD, a highly respected Shreveport-Bossier native and leader in Interventional Pain Management. From the outset of his medical training, Dr. Mosura excelled in procedure-based medicine, making anesthesia a natural fit for his skills.
Although he enjoyed his time in the operating room, he found himself missing the personal interactions of a clinic setting. After completing his anesthesiology residency, he discovered that interventional pain management perfectly blended his procedural expertise with his passion for patient care. His fellowship at MD Anderson in Houston was a pivotal step, yet his deep ties to family and friends drew him back home to the Shreveport-Bossier community.
Dr. Mosura’s primary goal is to help patients regain their activity levels through a balanced, multimodal approach that may include medication management, physical therapy, and injections.
He profoundly believes in the importance of his work, stating, “I truly believe we treat a special group of patients that much of the medical world would prefer to ignore. I think pain and how to treat it scares many physicians and that spills over to the patient and ultimately the care they receive. On the other hand, we at FLEX do understand that pain is real and needs real treatments and real compassionate care.”
At FLEX, Dr. Mosura is dedicated to offering real solutions with genuine compassion, ready to guide patients on their journey to improved health and well-being.
Despite the challenges of his work, Dr. Mosura finds joy and energy in his family life. He shares his life with his wife, Krista, and their two sons, remaining actively involved in their church and community. In his downtime, Dr. Mosura cherishes hunting and fishing with his sons or embarking on outdoor adventures as a family.
Read Dr. Mosura’s full bio here.
Meet Ross B. Nelson III, MD, a board-certified expert in Pain Management and Anesthesiology who grew up in Shreveport and fondly remembers numerous childhood adventures. His educational journey took him from Phillips Academy Andover for high school and then to Vanderbilt University in Nashville for his undergraduate studies. However, his heart brought him back home to Shreveport for medical school at LSUHSC.
Dr. Nelson’s path in medicine continued with an internship at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, followed by an Anesthesiology Residency at Parkland Memorial Hospital. During his residency, his exceptional skills and empathetic patient interactions didn’t go unnoticed, leading to an invitation to pursue a fellowship in Pain Management. There, he mastered the art of interventional pain management, learning that effective treatment requires understanding each patient’s unique lifestyle and support system—not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Dr. Nelson treasures the gratitude and success stories of his patients, which continue to inspire him even after nearly 30 years in practice. His approach to pain management is compassionate and personalized, ensuring that every patient receives care tailored to their specific needs.
Dr. Nelson is committed to providing compassionate, individualized care at FLEX, ready to support patients on their paths to a healthier, more fulfilling life. Whether in the clinic or the great outdoors, he brings warmth, expertise, and a personal touch to everything he does.
Outside of his medical career, Dr. Nelson cherishes his family time with his wife, Lisa, and their three children. An enthusiastic outdoorsman, he enjoys hunting and fishing and is a dedicated conservationist, actively participating as a lifelong member of the Coastal Conservation Association.
Read Dr. Nelson’s full bio here.
