Kurt Gusinde, Climbs Mount Everest with Help from Arizona Pain Specialists
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
After two epidural injections at Arizona Pain Specialists, Gusinde experienced exactly what he had been hoping for. “My relief was one hundred percent, it was pretty amazing,” he says.(Phoenix, AZ) – Mountain climber Kurt Gusinde is a world class athlete, on the level with any professional athlete. A climber of Mount McKinley in Alaska and six of the famous “Seven Summits,” Gusinde had plans of leaving to climb Mount Everest when excruciating pain stopped him short.
A morning just three months before he was scheduled to leave, Gusinde was experiencing terrible shoulder pain. “The pain was a 10 out of 10. It was excruciating,” Gusinde says.
After trying medications among other treatments, the pain was still at top levels. MRIs were performed and were conclusive of shoulder pain being the result of a problem with his neck. Two options were then presented; surgery or epidural steroid injections.
“I opted for the epidural,” Gusinde says. “The injections seemed much less invasive than surgery, and I was hopeful they would work.”
After receiving two steroid injections at Arizona Pain Specialists, Gusinde experienced one hundred percent relief. “It was pretty amazing…to be honest, it’s amazing that an injection can have that kind of impact.” (more…)
Fighter to Help Spread Word of Revolutionary Approaches to Combat Pain
Wednesday, January 6th, 2010
Jamie Varner, Mixed Martial Arts Champion Speeds Injury Recovery Through Medical Treatments At Arizona Pain Specialists
(Phoenix, AZ) – Arizona Pain Specialists, a group of pain management clinics, has seen marked improvement in another valued patient, Mixed Martial Arts fighter and former Light Weight Champion, Jamie Varner. As a professional cage fighter Varner is often subjected to injuries that limit his ability to effectively perform at a world class caliber.
Varner sustained devastating injuries in his previous fight which many believed would keep him from ever competing again. After being treated at Arizona Pain Specialists, with advanced pain medicine, Varner believes he is ready for his title bout. Varner experienced profound results and has agreed to be a spokesperson for the practice in order to share his experience with others who suffer from chronic pain. (more…)
Arizona Pain Specialists’ Charitable Foundation to Host Christmas Party for Refugee Children
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
(Phoenix, AZ) – Arizona Pain Specialists, a local pain management clinic, will be hosting a Christmas party for refugee children at the Arizona Medical Clinic in Phoenix on Sunday, December 13, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event will provide food, games and gifts for an expected 100 refugee adults and 200 children.
Donations of clothing, personal care items, blankets, toys and other much needed items will be accepted at both Arizona Pain Specialists offices through Thursday, December 10, 2009. The Scottsdale Office is located at 9787 N. 91st St., Suite 101, Scottsdale, AZ 85258. The Glendale Office is located at 18555 N. 79th Ave, Suite E101, Glendale, AZ 85308. (more…)
Arizona Pain Specialists Contend Recent Vertebroplasty Studies are Misleading Studies actually show vertebroplasty effective at reducing pain
Thursday, August 6th, 2009
(SCOTTSDALE, AZ) – Two studies released today in the New England Journal of Medicine claim to demonstrate that vertebroplasty, a procedure to treat some painful spine fractures, is not effective. This is incorrect. Both studies actually demonstrate a significant improvement in patients’ pain and ability to function normally.
Tory McJunkin, MD, co-founder of Arizona Pain Specialists, recently performed the procedure on his own grandmother, with a life-changing, pain-relieving outcome. “Clinical data,” Dr. McJunkin explains, “shows that this procedure relieves pain and improves patients’ quality of life. I have seen amazing results from vertebroplasty in my practice and for my grandmother.” (more…)
College roomates operate fastest growing Pain Clinic in Arizona
Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
(Scottsdale, AZ) – Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane will assist in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 23, 2009 to celebrate the addition of an on-site procedure center to the fastest growing pain clinic in the Arizona. Arizona Pain Specialists saw more than 3,000 patients during June utilizing a comprehensive model including interventional pain treatments, chiropractic, biofeedback, relaxation therapy, on-site physio-rehab, open MRI and now a procedure center. Dr. McJunkin explains, “we have provided interventional pain treatment procedures that have helped thousands of patients, but with the addition of the on-site procedure center we have the potential to save patients out of pocket costs in most cases.” (more…)