(Scottsdale, AZ)…Those who are prone to depression have a particularly difficult time during the holidays. Whether depression stems from unrealistic expectations, overextending oneself financially or the inability to see loved ones, if physical pain is added to the equation, the results can be dire. The physical impact of chronic pain is readily apparent. However, the mental impact can be no […]
Lifelong sacrifices of military veterans include chronic musculoskeletal pain
(Scottsdale, AZ)…On Veteran’s Day, we take time to pay tribute to those who risked life and limb in defense of our country. We also recognize that these individuals carry with them the mental burdens of war. However, few of us realize that military veterans are also far more likely to suffer from chronic pain than their civilian counterparts. According to […]
Leading Scottsdale pain management physician cautions teens: Popular daredevil stunts lead to alarming number of injuries annually
(Scottsdale, AZ)….With the rising popularity of video sites and the free exchange of videos worldwide, an ever-increasing number of teens are engaging are engaging in dangerous daredevil activities. Although some of these videos can be entertaining, the fleeting glory of “outdoing” one’s peers does not compare to the pain of ill-advised injury. According to the Centers for Disease Control and […]
Armchair Quarterbacks Sustain Injuries
For sports purists, it’s hard to believe that E-Sports participants are actually referred to as “athletes” these days. More accurately, they are “gamers;” and, they generally lead extremely sedentary lifestyles. If there is an antithesis of an athlete, a gamer is usually it…unless we want to count the development of really, really, really small motor skills! In a world where […]
Premier Pain Institute Save Patient from Paralysis
Earlier this month, a patient came to see Dr. Sham Vengurlekar, complaining of excruciating back pain. This patient had been turned away from two hospitals, each of which said he had “muscle spasms.” They had missed a critical and potentially life-threatening injury. Dr. V did not dismiss this patient’s pain complaint. He completed a manual exam and three MRIs, only […]
Canadians flock to Premier Pain Institute for Pain Management during winter months
According to The Wall Street Journal, medical practices in Phoenix, Arizona see thousands of Canadian patients during snow-bird season. Premier Pain Institute (PPI) is among the more popular practices visited by Canadians; and, we welcome these patients with open arms. Although many praise the benefits of “free” Canadian healthcare, the wait times can be extremely lengthy. Rather than wait for […]
Premier Pain Institute provides treatment for most common sports-related injuries
In just Week Two of the NFL season, three top quarterbacks are out of commission with injuries – one of these quarterbacks for the entire season. So, we thought this was a good time to recap the Top 10 Most Common Sports Injuries, and how Premier Pain Institute (PPI) can help manage those. After all, we work with a number […]
Scottsdale Pain Management Doctor Vengurlekar Discusses Spinal Compression Fractures
Scottsdale pain management doctor explains spinal compression fractures and the best treatment methods. Spinal compression fractures are just one of the many different pain conditions that top Scottsdale pain management doctor Dr. Sham Vengurlekar treats on a daily basis. Spinal compression fractures can happen for a variety of reasons including : – Any sort of trauma that has been sustained to […]
Scottsdale Minimally Invasive Spine Procedures are the Latest Solution for Back Pain Offered by Dr. Vengurlekar
Back pain is debilitating. It can leave even the toughest people bed-ridden, unable to make a living and provide for their families. As the wave of the baby boomer generation crashes against the shores of retirement and golden age, more people every day are searching for solutions. Top pain management doctor Dr. Sham Vengurlekar, Scottsdale’s premiere pain specialist, has spent […]
3 Ways to Handle Pain Better Scottsdale Pain Management Specialist
When dealing with chronic pain, it can oftentimes be a struggle just to get through the day. In order to help his patients to cope with chronic pain more effectively, Scottsdale pain management specialist Dr. Sham Vengurlekar is suggesting these simple steps to take for an overall better quality of life. 1. Increase calcium intake. It is common knowledge that […]