LOUISIANA PAIN

LOUISIANA PAIN
QUARTERLY Vol. 27
FAMILY
PRACTICE
Dr. Neil Jolly Returns To
His Native New Orleans
SUMMER
RECIPE
Chilled Watermelon
Cucumber Feta Salad
THE TOOLBOX
STRATEGY
Top 10 Tools For
Managing Chronic Pain
WORKING
FOR YOU
Navigating
Worker’s Comp

CONTENTS
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WELCOME
A note from our practitioners
RECIPE
Chilled Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad
HAPPENINGS THIS QUARTER
Events happening in the New Orleans area for July, August, & September
WORKING FOR YOU
Our efficient navigation of worker’s compensation
FAMILY PRACTICE
Dr. Neil Jolly joins his brother Dr. Tarun Jolly at Louisiana Pain Specialists
THE TOOLBOX STRATEGY
Top 10 tools for managing chronic pain
PUZZLES AND GAMES
Try our Sudoku puzzle and word search
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Editors: Eirik Johnson, Deseri Ireland
Design: Eirik Johnson
Published by: Vektor Media
If you are interested in a magazine for
your practice contact Eirik Johnson at
EJohnson@VekMedia.com
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WELCOME
Dr. Tarun Jolly
e hope your summer has been filled with family and fun. We are very
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excited to welcome a new Physician to Louisiana Pain Specialists, Dr.
Neil Jolly. Dr. Jolly is a New Orleans native returning from completing
his Anesthesia Training from Yale and Pain Management specialty certification
from Wake Forest University. He brings a fresh perspective utilizing the latest pain
management techniques and knowledge.
New Orleans during this time of year is hot and muggy, so make sure you stay
hydrated! In this issue, we offer you a healthy recipe to keep you nourished and
balanced. Be sure to check out “Happenings This Quarter” for some citywide events.
Despite the heat, there’s still a lot going on around town, whether you’re an art
fanatic, a sports lover or an exercise enthusiast.
Dr. Satvik Munshi
In this issue, you can also find out how Louisiana Pain navigates our patients through
worker’s compensation. Chronic pain can also affect you psychologically, so Dr. Mark
Skellie, Psy.D., offers some insight on social behavior and support.
Have a happy, healthy summer!
From our families to yours
Dr. Tarun Jolly
Dr. Satvik Munshi
Dr. Neil Jolly
Louisiana Pain Specialists
Dr. Neil Jolly
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CHILLED WATERMELON
CUCUMBER FETA SALAD
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hilled watermelon and chunks of cucumber
are tossed with feta cheese, Kalamata olives,
fresh mint and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Fresh textures combine with a sweet and salty contrast
that can be served for lunch, a side at dinner, or a
perfect mid-afternoon snack. Beat the heat with this
cool summer salad that’s as delicious as it is fun. You can
double this to make a big bowl for a crowd, or cut it in
half if you want to serve two.
Directions
1. Divide the watermelon and cucumbers equally
between 4 plates or in one large serving bowl
2. Top with olives, feta and mint
3. Drizzle the balsamic glaze over everything when
ready to serve
Ingredients:
• 4 cups chilled seedless
watermelon, diced large
• 1 medium chilled English
cucumber, peeled and diced
• 1/4 cup kalamata olives,
pitted and sliced
• 1/4 cup (1 oz) crumbled feta
• 1 tablespoon fresh mint (or
basil) leaves, thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp balsamic glaze

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HAPPENINGS
THIS QUARTER
JULY
1-3 ESSENCE Festival
essence.com/festival
AUGUST
1-31 COOLinary New Orleans
coolinaryneworleans.com
4 Go 4th on the River
Enjoy all-day family activities along
the New Orleans Riverfront ending
with the exciting Dueling Barges
Fireworks Extravaganza!
go4thontheriver.com
8-10 San Fermin en Nueva
Orleans
Lace up your shoes and experience
an iconic Spanish event with the
annual Running of the Bulls! The
Big Easy Rollergirls chase runners
throughout the Central Business
District in a fun, festive race.
Viva España!
nolabulls.com
7-14 French Film Festival
neworleansfilmsociety.org
14-17 Bastille Day Fete
bastilledaynola.com
19-24 Tales of the Cocktail
talesofthecocktail.com
28-30 Festigals
One of the newer festivals on the
city’s cultural calendar, Festigals is
a weekend organized by women,
for women. Highlighting women’s
accomplishments and offering
inspiring events and speakers,
Festigals is a celebration of all things
feminine. Grab a girlfriend and come
check it out!
festigals.org
6 Whitney White Linen Night
cacno.org/wwln2016
5-7 Satchmo SummerFest
The annual Satchmo SummerFest
fills the French Quarter with music,
food, discussions, and exhibitions
regarding jazz music and history.
Best of all, it’s free!
fqfi.org/satchmo
11 Saints at Patriots
The Saints season starts vs the
Patriots Thursday night in the preseason
opener at New England.
6:30 PM FOX

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SEPTEMBER
1 Ravens at Saints
7:00 PM FOX
13 Red Dress Run
This unique event is open to men
and women alike, and it doubles as a
fundraiser for local charities.
nolareddress.com
13 Dirty Linen Night
Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the
Vieux Carré in Royal Street’s answer
to White Linen Night on Julia Street,
Dirty Linen Night is a showcase of
some of the city’s finest art galleries.
experienceneworleans.com/dirtylinen-
night.html
16 New Orleans Sushi Fest
neworleanssushifest.com
20 Saints at Texans
7:00 PM FOX
26 Steelers at Saints
7:00 PM FOX
Aug 31- Sep 5 Southern
Decadence
southerndecadence.net
2-4 Louisiana Seafood Festival
Louisianans know the real seasons
of the year are crawfish,
shrimp, crab, and oyster. Come
celebrate our state’s rich seafood
heritage over Labor Day
Weekend—but come hungry!
louisianaseafoodfestival.com
11 Saints at Raiders
The Saints visit Oakland to take on
the Raiders in week 1 of the NFL
regular season. Who Dat!
12:00 PM FOX
12-18 We Live to Eat
Restaurant Week
coolinaryneworleans.com/we-liveto-eat
18 Saints at Giants
12:00 PM FOX
24 NOLA on Tap
Now in its seventh year, NOLA on
Tap celebrates the world of beer by
taking over the Festival Grounds
at City Park. With over 400 beers
on tap, the festival features food,
tastings, games, and family fun.
nolaontap.org
26 Saints at Falcons
7:30 PM ESPN

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WORKING FOR YOU
How Louisiana Pain Efficiently Navigates Worker’s Compensation
orkers’ compensation is a form of insurance
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that provides wage replacement and medical
benefits to employees injured on the job, in
exchange for the employee’s right to sue the employer.
For someone suffering from a work injury, this can be
confusing, frustrating and time-consuming, and when
it comes to proper care and treatment, time is of the
essence to prevent the injury from getting worse and
getting the patient healed. Fortunately, Louisiana Pain
has an efficient system that gets patients on track
right away– often within just a day. Our medical billing
and insurance specialist handles all referrals – from
physicians, lawyers, and insurance adjusters– and makes
the process as seamless as possible.
From the time that paients are sent to us, our billing
and insurance specialist is the patient’s one contact. This
is crucial, as lines can become crossed when dealing
with too many people. We’ve all had the experience of
“too many cooks in the kitchen” and the concept is extra
frazzling when dealing with health care or legal issues.
But by serving as an efficient, well-organized middleman,
we alleviate patients’ stress and ensures that those
suffering from work-related injuries only need to focus
on healing, instead of cutting through pesky, bureaucratic
red tape.
We contact the Workman’s Comp adjuster for that
patient and get authorization for treatment within 24 to
48 hours for a new patient appointment.
Another reason workers’ comp cases work so well is
because Louisiana Pain has a long-standing relationship
with many insurance adjusters. Many of them give the
clinic a quick response because they are familiar with the
practice and how well we handle patients while under
our care,. We take pride in our personalized care
Suffering through a work injury can be confusing, frustrating
and time-consuming. Louisiana Pain will help you through it.
and relationships with patients, and it’s obvious that
the bedside manner pays off. Patients are offered all
the same courtesies as regular patients. We do our
best to accommodate all that the insurance companies
requests. We ensure that all paperwork is in place and
well- documented.
Many of our patients call during their treatment,
expressing how grateful they are that their pain has been
managed. Those phone calls are always so enjoyable.
The patients become more comfortable when they see
that someone genuinely cares and is working to make
sure they are able to live a better healthy and happy life.

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Family
PRACTICE
Homecoming: Dr. Neil Jolly returns to New Orleans
to join his brother at Louisiana Pain Specialists
By Ben Morris
hile ‘family practice’ is an established field in
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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 term ‘family practice’ has
another meaning. Originally founded by Dr. Tarun Jolly in
order to serve Louisiana patients encountering issues in
pain management, Louisiana Pain Specialists is proud
to welcome a member of its own Jolly family as a new
full-time physician on staff. This summer, Dr. Neil Jolly,
brother to Tarun, will be joining the practice, and bringing
his expertise to help treat those suffering from chronic
and acute pain.
Dr. Neil Jolly arrives at Louisiana Pain Specialists
with a great deal of experience and cutting-edge training.
Born and raised in the greater New Orleans area, he
moved to Texas and graduated from the University
of Texas at Austin with honors, remaining in Texas to
complete his M.D. and internship at UT Medical Branch in
Galveston and UT Southwestern-Austin. He then trained
at the Yale School of Medicine to receive his residency
degree in anesthesiology, moving finally to North Carolina
where he completed his interventional pain fellowship at
the well-respected Carolinas Pain Institute/Wake Forest
Baptist Health system.
Recently, Louisiana Pain Quarterly spoke to Dr.
Jolly to get to know him better.
LPQ: What got you interested in pain
management?
NJ: My desire to become a pain physician was simple.
I asked myself this question: what medical specialty
encounters a wide variety of medical problems, attempts
to provide patients with a more active and enjoyable
lifestyle, and can put a smile on both the patient and
physician at the end of the day? What attracts many
of us to become physicians in general is the aspiration
to help others through a career that is both rewarding
and challenging. Pain affects people of all backgrounds,
all lifestyles, and all ages. I look around and see family
members, friends, and peers that are all affected by pain,
afflictions that at times limit their ability to enjoy life. After
training in pain management, I can make a difference in
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“We have the ability to share our expertise together and design treatment plans that will benefit our patients the most.”
I was exposed to the specialty of pain management
at an early age through my brother Tarun Jolly, which
provided me a head start in this field when compared
to my colleagues. Now, the two of us have the ability
to share our expertise together at Louisiana Pain
Specialists and design treatment plans that will benefit
our patients the most.
You’ve just finished your residency and fellowship.
How has the field changed since you completed
your training?
The field has changed dramatically, and for the
better. A decade ago, patients and even physicians
were unaware that ‘pain management’ existed,
meaning that patients often dealt with suboptimal pain
control. Now, however, we are increasingly aware of
the severe consequences of untreated pain, resulting
in a massive amount of published research paving the
way for new therapies. A great example is spinal cord
stimulation (also called neuromodulation), a minimally
invasive therapy that provides excellent relief of various
pain conditions affecting the spine and extremities. When
it was first introduced, neuromodulation was used only
as a treatment for leg pain. Today, however, we have
discovered that it can be life-changing for patients that
have chronic pain in their neck, back, arms, legs, and
even various head pain syndromes! Other examples of
advancements in pain management include the use
of smaller needles, smaller incisions, and more precise
imaging – ultimately meaning safer, quicker, and more
effective procedures for our patients.
Without a doubt, new technologies are a major
part of the field. But are traditional approaches still
valuable in pain management? For patients new
to technology, how do older forms of diagnosis
and treatment still enter in?
Great question. As mentioned earlier, perhaps the
most active research in pain management focuses on
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small wires that stimulate a patient’s spine through tiny
electrodes, which in turn prevents the perception of
certain pain signals and can ultimately relieve or even
eliminate chronic pain. These treatments by far have
been the most impressive development in the
field. Additionally, radiofrequency lesioning, an old
technique that has become more advanced,
can essentially dissect a painful nerve very quickly to
provide relief in many areas including the back, neck,
hip, knee, foot, and head. With new research identifying
exactly which nerves cause certain types of pain, this
lesioning has become far more effective, providing us the
ability to identify appropriate targets and perform precise
interventions.
Traditionally, we consider the ‘old-fashioned’
approaches to pain management to be medications,
exercise, physical therapy, and dieting, which are all
extremely important components in treating a patient’s
pain. We call this a multi-modal approach, which simply
means that we include interventions, as outlined above,
alongside medications and conservative treatments
such as physical therapy and dieting to treat our
patients. Research has backed this idea for years, that
patients get better using more than one treatment plan
rather than just one alone. While there is concern about
prescribing certain medications safely, my duty as an
ACGME-trained pain management physician is to find the
right medication(s) for my patients and prescribe them
at the right dose, keeping patient safety in mind. Certain
conditions – such as nerve-related pain or joint-related
pain – will require supplemental medications to provide
more complete relief. But we combine this technique with
other approaches such as exercise and dieting to give
our patients the widest path to pain relief.
What types of procedures do you perform?
I can perform safely and effectively everything from
simple joint injections in the office, to highly specialized
procedures including minimally invasive spinal cord
neuromodulation. Pain management is not a field where
one can provide expertise by implementing only one or
two approaches. Instead, we as pain physicians must
utilize every piece of technology and knowledge we have
in order to provide our patients the best opportunity for
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“I am committed to bettering the health and lives of my patients through compassion and diligence.”
imaging as well as fluoroscopy to
guide my treatments for precision
and safety, and I always stay current
through a variety of courses offered
nationally and internationally when
new devices or FDA treatments are
approved.
Fluoroscopy is a core part of
treatment options nowadays. For
those who aren’t familiar with it,
can you describe how it works?
Fluoroscopy is essentially an
x-ray that is conducted in realtime.
For instance, as I prepare an
injection for a patient, we have them
lie down on a flat table. Then we use
a machine called a ‘C-arm’ (called
that because of its shape) to show
live X-ray images of the patient’s
targeted area as I insert the
medication through a tiny needle
to the area causing pain. Using
fluoroscopy, we can even show
patients pictures immediately after
the procedure to confirm that we
achieved the desired
result. Finally, by targeting the
precise area of pain, we need only
use a small amount of medication as
we deliver it directly to the correct
location, as opposed to taking
medications orally or through an
IV. Not only is fluoroscopy one of
the fundamentals of performing
pain procedures, but it also provides
patients the satisfaction that their
physician can deliver medication
with minimal side effects. Technology
has brought us a long way!
How do you, as a practicing
physician, regard the evolving
state and federal regulations
regarding pain management?
With the recent media attention
on the potentially dangerous side
effects of certain pain medications,
regulations have arisen that limit
physicians on what they can
and cannot prescribe for their
patients. What this means is that
pain physicians – in particular those
that have completed an accredited
pain fellowship with the ability to
attain board certification – should
now be the primary consultants
when it comes to treating pain. I am
confident in utilizing all the methods
currently available to provide the
best treatment plan. By monitoring
the use of certain medications and
tailoring treatments to each patient’s
needs, our patients are satisfied
knowing that we keep their safety
as our top priority. I know that all of
us will remain at the forefront of this
field by offering new and advanced
treatment options to our patients as
soon as they are approved and safe
to use.
You emphasize physical
exercise as a key part of
preventive pain management.
Are you active yourself?
I played basketball in high school,
and in my earlier years I played just
about every sport you can imagine.
I still stay active with friends on the
weekends – if there’s a gym with a
court nearby, chances are you’ll find
me there. I also enjoy skiing when
and where possible. I take pride
that I never took formal lessons and
instead just learned to ski through
simple observation. It’s still one of my
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Let’s get to know you a little
better. First, why practice in New
Orleans?
This one is easy. I was born and
raised here through high school.
Once I left for college in Texas, I never
left sight of New Orleans. My goal
has always been to return home and
be around the food, the sites, and
most importantly the people I love. I
do have an extensive “Jolly” family in
the greater New Orleans area, but I
also have friends with whom I have
stayed in touch and a community
that I would like to serve positively.
Much of who I am today comes not
from my training across the nation,
but rather how I was raised right
here in New Orleans. Plus, who
would ever want to live in a city
without Mardi Gras or the Saints?
Can you tell us about yourself?
Of course! I’m recently married to my
wonderful wife, Rena. She’s a nurse
from New York, so even as attractive
as New Orleans is, I’ve had to do my
fair share of convincing to help her
understand that the Deep South has
as much charm as does New York. I
think so far she loves it.
Growing up, math was my
favorite subject. Numbers always
came naturally to me, perhaps
from my father who is a lifelong
accountant. Professionally and
personally, I live with a philosophy
in mind that comes from the great
Dalai Lama: “Our prime purpose in
this life is to help others. And if you
can’t help them, at least don’t hurt
them.” Finally, after thirteen years
of training outside of New Orleans, I
take pride in returning back to serve
a community in a city that I call
home. I am committed to bettering
the health – and ultimately the lives
– of my patients through compassion
and diligence.

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chronic pain
anxiety
emotional distress
stress
Depression
pain management
hopelessness
THE TOOLBOX STRATEGY
Top 10 Tools for
Managing Chronic Pain
By Dr. Mark Skellie, Psy. D.
f you’ve seen my previous articles, I’m
I
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 other types of
emotional distress when one tool does not work, you can
go back to the toolbox and find another. Individuals who
develop a variety of intentional coping strategies, have a
way to face any problem through trial and error. Like they
say, if you only have a hammer you tend to see every
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For this article, I’ve developed a Top 10
List of great psychological strategies that
work to improve the quality of life for those
individuals living with chronic pain. Obviously,
this list is not meant to be a summary of all of
the possible strategies for managing chronic
pain and I would love to hear from you about
things that I have not included but are part of
your toolbox. The list is also not in any specific
order, but as a psychologist I’m obviously
biased towards number 10.
1LEAN ON YOUR DOC. Your relationship
with your physician and the rest of your pain
management team can make a dramatic
difference in living well with chronic pain. If you
are unsure about something, ask for more information
or where to find good information online. Your pain
management team is your ally in living well, so make sure
to tell them about major changes in your life that affect
your pain management or your current treatments.
It is important for you to understand the medicines
you’re taking, what they can do for you, and their
potential side effects. Then educate yourself about
additive or alternative treatment options. Your goal
should be to have a normal mood and activity level - if
you don’t, then a different medicine might be better for
you. Be proactive, to ask questions, and look for answers.
A great strategy is to write down questions you want to
research and discuss with your pain management team.
Keeping a pain journal can be a great way to
help your pain management team understand and more
effectively treat your chronic pain. At the end of each day,
record an average daily pain rating between 1 and 10,
where 10 indicates the worst pain possible. Then note
what you did that day, and how these activities made you
feel. The next time you see the doctor, bring the journal
and discuss your findings.
Lean on your doc. Ask questions and look for answers.
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HYDRATE. According to the Mayo
Clinic, dehydration may aggravate the
symptoms of some chronic conditions, like
headaches and back pain. Although it may be
tempting to load up on coffee, soda, or juice, their diuretic
effect makes them poor sources for hydration. Water
keeps you hydrated without the extra calories, sodium, or
caffeine. The recommendation that adults need to drink
an 8-ounce glass of water 8 times per day may not be
accurate for all people and simply drinking when thirsty
may be a better goal. It should be noted that summer
increases our need for water due to the extreme heat, so
8 glasses a day is still a smart goal when it is hot. Also,
you should try to maintain the 8 glass habit when you
are having increased perspiration, high body temperature
(or fever), nausea or vomiting, or diarrhea, which magnify
your fluid needs.
3EAT CLEAN. If you’re living with chronic
pain, you want to do everything you can to help
your body, not hinder it. One way to keep your
body strong is to eat a well-balanced diet and
reduce your consumption of highly processed food (e.g.
fast food, frozen dinners, hot dogs, snack foods, etc).
Eating right improves blood sugar, helps maintain weight,
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a diet rich in whole grains, fresh produce, and low-fat
proteins. A diet free from processed foods can alleviate
inflammation. Foods that may alleviate inflammation that
leads to pain include
, foods high in
, , and .
Get Spicy. Turmeric is known for its anti-inflammatory
properties. This spice is a beneficial treatment for
chronic pain. It contains curcumin, which provides a
natural way to reduce inflammation in the body, without
harming the liver or kidneys. The National Center for
Complementary and Alternative Medicine explains that
turmeric increases ligament flexibility and boosts the
immune system. Add it to meals, or sprinkle it in your tea.
Another spice, Paprika, has capsaicin, a natural pain and
inflammation fighter. You can also get capsaicin from chili
peppers, red peppers, and cayenne pepper. Ginger and
garlic may also lower inflammation.
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PUT OUT THE FIRE. Inflammation is a
process by which the body’s white blood
cells and substances they produce protect us
from infection with foreign organisms, such
as bacteria and viruses. However, in some diseases,
like arthritis, the body’s defense system -- the immune
system -- triggers an inflammatory response when there
are no foreign invaders to fight off. In these diseases,
called autoimmune diseases, the body’s normally
protective immune system causes damage to its own
tissues. The body responds as if normal tissues are
infected or somehow abnormal. Inflammation is a
common cause of pain, and certain chemicals in foods
may exacerbate it.
A smart goal is to keep food , that is close to
a natural state with little modern processing. It is a good
idea to generally reduce these possible inflammation
instigators:
• Refined Sugar
• Nightshade Vegetables
• Dairy
• Eggs
• Citrus Fruits
• High-Fat Red Meat
• Refined starches
• Processed Foods
• Red Wine, Coffee, Tea, and Soda
Low-sugar fruits such as pineapple are great
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Stress management techniques
such as deep breathing calms
our minds, relaxes our bodies,
and helps ease pain.
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BREATHE. It sounds so obvious, but few of
us actually take the time to stop what we’re
doing and calm our minds. Deep breathing,
biofeedback, and meditation are all stress
management techniques that relax our bodies, which
helps ease pain. Slow down, close your eyes…breathe in…
breathe out. It’s important to have patience. Adding new
tools to your pain management toolbox can take some
time before you can really make them work for you.
Yoga promotes both strength and
flexibility while calming the mind and decreasing stress.
This centuries-old practice offers a method of stress
reduction that can help those suffering from chronic pain,
reports the Mayo Clinic. The physical postures of yoga,
breathwork, and meditation are all tools in the painreduction
kit. Stress makes muscles spasm, according to
the National Institutes of Health. Because muscle spasms
are a part of acute and chronic pain, practicing Yoga and
other relaxation techniques helps train your body to relax.
By taking care of your emotional and physical health,
you can better manage your pain. That may mean saying
no to events or parties if you need the rest. Schedule
regular massages or set an unbreakable dinner date with
good friends to boost your spirits. How you care for you
is unique to you -- and it’s also up to you.
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DISTRACT YOURSELF. You already know
that focusing on pain can just make it worse.
That’s why one potent prescription for relief is
to keep busy with activities that take your mind
off the pain. Take that cooking class you’ve had your eye
on, join a garden club, go on morning walks with a friend,
try a Yoga class. Even if you can’t control the pain, you
can control the rest of your life. Get started!

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PERFECT YOUR
POSTURE. Never found
the time to make it to a
Yoga class or just don’t
find the motivation to get on the
mat? There are simple ways to
bring the posture of yoga into your
life. Whether in front of the TV or
using your computer at home or at
work, maintaining correct posture is
essential in fighting pain.
Keep your head directly above a
tall, straight spine to prevent strain
on your back and neck muscles.
Remember, however, that longstanding
postural problems will
typically take longer to address than
short-lived ones, as often the joints
have adapted to your long-standing
poor posture. Those living with
chronic pain can adopt bad posture
as a way to try to avoid aches and
pains. Awareness of your posture
and knowing what is correct will help
you correct yourself. With practice,
the correct posture for standing,
sitting, and lying down will gradually
replace your old posture. This, in turn,
will help you move toward a better
and healthier body position.
• Be more conscious and
aware of your posture
• Shoulders back and your
stomach pulled in
• Earlobes should be in line
with your shoulders
• Try not to sit in the same
position for too long.
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EXERCISE? It’s a
Catch-22: You’re hurting,
so you don’t exercise; but
without exercise, you may
lose muscle tone and strength, which
can make pain worse. Fortunately,
even mild exercises such as walking
and yoga release endorphins, the
feel-good brain chemicals that lift
mood and block pain. Light housecleaning
and playing with your
kids are every day activities that
can reduce symptoms. Ask your
doctor if you are healthy enough for
aerobic, strengthening, or stretching
exercises. They can give your body
the boost -- and relief -- it needs.
9
QUIT. Some people find
temporary relief from
stress and pain with a
quick smoke or drinking
alcohol. The irony is that smoking
may actually contribute to pain in the
long run. It slows healing, worsens
circulation, and increases the risk
of degenerative disc problems, a
cause of low back pain. The same is
true when we rely on alcohol to help
manage our pain, because increased
alcohol use impacts good sleep
and increases inflammation, not
to mention can be very dangerous
when combined with common pain
medications.
If you need an incentive to
quit, pain relief just may be it. Ask
your doctor about programs and
medicines to kick the habit.
10 important habit you
DONT GO IT
ALONE. Reaching
out is the most
can develop to help you deal with
chronic pain. Tell friends and family
what you’re feeling, because they
won’t know otherwise. Ask for help.
Learn more about your condition.
Then share what you know with
others.
Talking about
your pain with a behavioral health
professional who understands
chronic pain may help reduce its
effects. Commonly utilized methods
include cognitive behavioral
therapy, biofeedback, and guided
imagery. These techniques
teach stress management and reallife
coping skills. The goal for patients
is to improve their quality of life by
getting better sleep, and reducing
stress. Psychotherapy alone may not
eliminate your chronic pain, but it can
be effective in managing it.
Most of us listen
to the advice or recommendations
of someone who has lived the
experience. Participating in a
support group for other individuals
living with chronic pain can open
unexpected doors in your progress
towards control.
A new FREE chronic pain
support group is forming. Please
contact Jim Walsch at (504) 858-
7933 or painnola.gmail.com for
more information.

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Got Pain?
If living with pain day after day is negatively
affecting your life.....YOU’RE NOT ALONE
Come Join our FREE chronic pain support group!
Jim Walsh, a 30-year chronic pain patient, is the group
facilitator. Our support group is open to anyone facing
chronic pain in their daily lives. Group members share their
stories, listen to speakers, receive supports in an
environment of hope and encouragement. You will also
learn new ways to cope with the chronic pain in your life.
New Orleans Healing Center
Room 252
2372 St. Claude Ave
New Olreans, LA 70117
American Chronic
Pain Association
New Orleans Chapter
Contact Jim Walsh for more info
504-858-7933
piratesalleyjim@gmail.com

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LOUISIANA PAIN QUARTERLY
Vol. 27
PUZZLES
AND GAMES
How to play Sudoku
To solve a Sudoku puzzle you have to use the numbers 1-9 to fill in the blank spaces so that each row, each
column and each 3 x 3 square has all the numbers 1-9 appearing once. The only thing you need to solve a Sudoku
number place puzzle is logic. You don’t need any mathematical knowledge. In the easier puzzles you may be able to
see straight away where a particular number goes. Focusing on one particular blank square at a time, scan its row,
column & block.
Easy
Medium

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Louisiana Pain Quarterly Word Search Puzzle
Find and circle all the words that are hidden in the grid. The remaining letters
spell an additional summer item.
J U N E S T S S S S Y K S E U L B M
U S M E A U Y E O U H I K I N G S A
S M W E E A N L U B N W A S E T R E
U T W I R R S G I C A B L N A R E R
N S H V M T C C L T E A U D T V L C
T Y U G I M Y S E A D B I R S S K E
A G L C I C I R N N S L R R N D N C
N R E U L F M N A U O S E A R G I I
O E A E J E R S G H S W E A B N R C
S E D A K B R E L L O R O S R I P R
C N A O F L O G T L T B T E E T S E
H G N I H S I F F A E O A E E A H C
O R C A M P I N G T W T H B Z O C C
O A C I N C I P A W A S P S E B A O
L S F L I E S K M O S Q U I T O E S
T S U G U A S I L L A B E S A B B O
G N I N E D R A G S U N S H I N E N
Ants
August
Barbeque
Baseball
Beach
Bees
Bicycle
Blue Sky
Boating
Breeze
Camping
Fishing
Flies
Flowers
Gardening
Golf
Green Grass
Hat
Hiking
Holidays
Hot
Ice Cream
July
June
Mosquitos
No School
Picnic
Roller Blades
Sandals
Skateboard
Soccer
Solstice
Sprinklers
Sunburn
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Sunshine
Suntan
Sweat
Swimming
UV Rays
Wasps
Water Fights
Watermelon

Dr. Tarun Jolly
The founder of Louisiana Pain
Specialists. Double board
certified in pain management
and anesthesiology, with a strong
background in interventional
therapies for spine disease
and cancer.
Dr. Satvik Munshi
Raised in the New Orleans area, a
comprehensive pain management
specialist with advanced training
in interventional pain therapies,
double board certified in pain
management and physical medicine
and rehabilitation.
Dr. Neil Jolly
Completed ACGME accredited
fellowship and anesthesiology
residency. He performs a wide
variety of advanced interventional
procedures. He prides himself
on returning to New Orleans and
serving the community.
Your Louisiana Pain Doctors!
Interventional Pain Treatments Diagnostic Testing Medication Management
Scheduling An Appointment Is Easy
Call 504-434-7750 or visit us online at LouisianaPain.com
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Locations!