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For people who live with chronic pain, getting a good night’s sleep is no small feat. Most people who live with chronic pain get less sleep than those who don’t. To make matters worse, when you don’t get enough rest, your pain levels can increase. It’s a vicious cycle for people…

Sciatica is a painful condition caused by a pinched nerve in your lower back. Although the pinched nerve is on either side of the spine, the most painful part is in your legs, where the nerves run. Sometimes, the pain isn’t severe at all, but often, experts say, it’s unbearable. Sciatica…

Do you have pain in your neck and back and wonder whether you have a pinched nerve or a herniated disc? Pinched nerves and herniated discs are two of the most common things people reference when they say they have chronic pain in their necks and back. But which one do you…

Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive surgery that inserts a special cement into your vertebrae – while also creating space for the treatment using a balloon-like tool. Kyphoplasty is often recommended for patients with vertebrae that are damaged from cancer, spinal fractures or other spinal injuries. Often, the surgery is done for…

While ‘family practice’ is an established field in its own right, in many respects medicine is always a family affair. No matter whether we’re young or old, the treatment of medical conditions can affect our whole families, frequently having implications beyond just the patient themselves. At Louisiana Pain Specialists, however,…

The Toolbox Strategy By Dr. Mark Skellie, Psy. D. If you’ve seen my previous articles, I’m committed to people living with chronic pain to develop a toolbox strategy for coping. The toolbox strategy is really simple: If you have a range of different ways to cope with pain, stress, or…

Chronic osteoarthritis (OA) pain of the knee is often not effectively managed with current non-pharmacological or pharmacological treatments. Radiofrequency (RF) neurotomy is a therapeutic alternative for chronic pain. Chronic knee osteoarthritis (OA) is the deterioration of articular cartilage and is one of the most common diseases of aging. Millions of…

Chronic pain is a condition that a lot of people suffer from. Chronic pain is defined as nerve or muscle pain that lasts for over six months, chronic pain can affect the back, shoulders, pelvis, knees, head and other parts of the body. In common cases, chronic pain usually begins…

Pain and weight gain are closely related. Carrying excess weight causes a number of health-related issues. Additional pressure on your joints and difficulties with your heart are just a few of these problems. There are few benefits to increasing your numbers on the scale. Gaining weight slowly may allow your…

A healthy dish with a history By Caroline Woolsey Ingredients:Salad: 1 lb. brussels sprouts, shaved using a mandoline or shredded with a sharp knife 1 bunch red grapes, rinsed 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 sup walnuts, chopped  Vinaigrette Dressing: 2 cups red grapes, rinsed 1 tbsp. honey 1 tbsp….