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Pain – something that no one wants to experience even once, let alone daily; and yet chronic pain is not uncommon. The Chronic Pain Association estimates that 50 million Americans endure chronic pain on a daily basis. Whether you suffer from Fibromyalgia Arthritis or a Sports Injury, pain from the…

Ingredients24 thick or 36 thin asparagus spears2 3- to 4-ounce packages smoked wild salmon12 8-inch rice-paper wrappers (see Notes)1 ripe avocado, cut into 24 slices1 cup shredded carrot1/2 cup chopped basil 1/2 cup fresh mint Dipping Sauce1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons orange juice2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons mirin (see…

A Solution for Providers and Patients Chronic knee pain is a very common complaint in the United States. The typical conservative treatments for knee pain are physical therapy and over-the-counter pain medicines. The next step in treatment can call for injections, with steroids or viscosupplementation such as Synvisc/Euflexa treatment, along…

November 4th is National Stress Awareness Day. Stress can be the cause of Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, and Muscle Tension. Here are some effective steps for managing stress and anxiety. Have you ever been in a situation that brought on sweats, rapid heartbeat and shortness of breath? You probably weren’t having…

Here is a preview of the feature article in Louisiana Pain Quarterly’s Fall/Winter issue. Most people living with chronic pain have heard the statement, “It’s all in your head” either directly or implied from a member of your healthcare team, friends, or family. This statement typically makes individuals with chronic…

Saints fans, the season is here!Our boys in black and gold will be taking on the Arizona Cardinals on September 13 in Glendale, Arizona. The first regular season home game takes place on Sept. 20 against division rivals, Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The September football schedule ends with the Saints taking…

(This is a strategy to challenge dysfunctional thinking and hopefully develop a more open relationship with your pain. Learning ways to relax your body with deep breathing or other skills is only one part of the overall strategy. Another powerful tool is to fine tune your mind with thought experiments…

By Dr. Mark Skellie Chronic pain has many faces and a multitude of ways that it deeply affects those living with daily pain. One of the most insidious and powerfully distressing ways that chronic pain changes a person’s life is the tendency towards isolation when pain comes calling. People often…

Most people will experience neck pain at some point in their lives, and roughly 10 percent of the world’s population experiences neck pain each year. The spine is divided into three parts: lumbar (lower); thoracic (middle) and the cervical area, which includes the first 10 vertebra of the spine. This…

Meet our new practice manager, Daphne Augillard-Dowden! Daphne is a New Orleans native who graduated from University of New Orleans with a bachelor of science degree in business administration. She then went on to graduate from Delgado with an associate of applied sciences degree, concentrating in accounting. She worked in…