Premier Pain Talk
The Premier Pain Talk podcast is focused on helping those living with chronic pain. Host, Dr. Michael Danko, will share cutting-edge treatments that are improving the lives of those living with pain and chronic medical conditions. If you have lost hope of getting relief from your suffering or have been searching for ways to regain lost function, tune in to hear options that might be right for you. Pain management does not always involve opioid medications and when a team of professionals work together to address your unique medical conditions, you can be assured to receive the best possible outcome.
Episodes
In this episode of Premier Pain Talk, Dr. Michael Danko sits down with Jennifer Craft, Director of Nursing for Premier Surgical Institute, to take you behind the scenes of what it really takes to open and operate an ambulatory surgery center. From regulatory hurdles and staffing challenges to building workflows and patient safety protocols, Jennifer shares valuable insight into the complex process of launching a high-functioning su...
In this episode of Premier Pain Talk, Dr. Michael Danko dives into the sacroiliac (SI) joint - a commonly overlooked but critical source of low back and pelvic pain. If you've been dealing with chronic discomfort and other treatments haven't helped, the SI joint might be the missing piece of your pain puzzle.
Dr. Danko explains how SI joint dysfunction is diagnosed, the limitations of conservative treatments, and when surgical inte...
In this week’s episode, Dr. Michael Danko dives into one of the most common, and misunderstood, complaints in pain management: low back pain.
While it may sound straightforward, “low back pain” can be the surface symptom of many different underlying issues. Dr. Danko unpacks the complexity behind this diagnosis, exploring how detailed physical exams, imaging, and a thorough understanding of each patient's symptoms work together to ...
In this episode of Premier Pain Talk, we dive into the world of neuromodulation and advanced pain procedures that are changing the game in pain management. Dr. Danko breaks down spinal cord stimulators, peripheral nerve stimulators, and intrathecal pain pumps—explaining how these cutting-edge therapies help patients regain control over their pain. We also explore minimally invasive procedures like the MILD procedure and the Ver...
In this episode of Premier Pain Talk, Dr. Michael Danko breaks down the seven most common pain management procedures, including epidural steroid injections, medial branch blocks, radiofrequency ablations, SI joint injections, small and large joint injections, and trigger point injections.
Whether you're a new or experienced provider looking to refine your knowledge or a pain patient wanting to better understand your treatment optio...
In this episode of Premier Pain Talk, host Dr. Michael Danko is joined by April Egbert, DNP, APRN, and special guest Lindsay Link, PA-C, a newer provider in the field of pain management. Together, they pull back the curtain on what it’s really like stepping into this specialty — from the challenges of treating complex pain conditions to the rewarding moments of helping patients regain their quality of life. Whether you're a healthc...
In this eye-opening episode of Premier Pain Talk, Dr. Michael Danko sits down with special guests April Egbert, DNP, APRN, and Lindsay Link, PA-C, to tackle the many misperceptions surrounding pain management. They dive into the myths patients often believe, the realities of modern pain care, and even share what surprised them about the specialty before becoming providers in the field themselves. If you’ve ever wondered what pain m...
It's the return of Premier Pain Talk!
Dr. Michael Danko is joined by April Egbert, DNP, APRN to discuss how patients are selected who may be good candidates for Intrathecal Pain Pumps, how patients are prepared for their pain pump trial period, expectations of insurance companies, and what to expect in the months that follow a patient's pump implant.
Premier Pain Treatment Institute is a pain management clinic with locations in Hil...
Treatment For Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Pain
Today on the podcast, host, Dr. Michael Danko talks about one of the most common causes of low back pain. Tune in to learn about the characteristics of sacroiliac (SI) joint pain and the different treatments that are available.
Episode Highlights:
- The sacroiliac (SI) joint is a common contributor to low back pain.
- The SI joint...
Restorative Treatment For Mechanical Low Back Pain
Dr. Danko and his partner at the practice, Dr. Tim Feldheim hosted a webinar about an exciting new therapy called, ‘restorative neurostimulation’. Many people experience low back pain at some point throughout their life and for varying reasons and this therapy is targeted at low back pain.Tune in to learn more.
Episode Highlights:
- There is an ex...
On today’s episode, Dr. Danko talks with Dr. Matthias Wiederholz; He is the founder and visionary behind Performance Pain & Sports Medicine, also known as Performance. Performance is a boutique medical practice with a focus on the treatment of acute and chronic pain. Dr. Danko and Dr. Wiederholz have worked together on targeted drug delivery and today they are going to discuss a new therapy called peripheral nerve stimulation of wh...
This week's episode is brought to you by a webinar that Dr. Michael Danko hosted with his practice, Premier Pain Institute. Two treatments are discussed are the zip procedure, also called posterior spine fusion and Silo, a sacroiliac joint fusion. Dr. Danko explains how both of the treatments are used in his practice and have great outcomes. Tune in for all of the details.
Episode Highlights:
Targeted Drug Delivery For Chronic Pain
On today’s episode of Premier Pain Talk, is a topic near and dear to Dr. Danko’s heart- targeted drug delivery also called a pain pump. It is an underutilized therapy but can be done very well and be very effective. This is an option that offers hope when other treatment options are not working or will not work. Dr. Feldheim, Dr. Danko’s partner at Premier Pain Institute joins the podcast as ...
Treatment for a Herniated Disc
In the spirit of the football season kicking off, today on the episode Dr. Danko discusses one of the most common injuries to the low back, which is a lumbar disc herniation. What exactly is it? How does it happen? What are the treatment options? Tune in for all of the details.
Episode Highlights:
- What is a lumbar disc? Dr. Danko explains what they are and their stru...
On this episode, we re-visit Dr. Danko's discussion with his friend Dr. Chris Beuer from St. Louis, Missouri.
He feels fortunate to have found the feel of pain management and have the ability to actually make a difference in people’s lives. They discuss Pain Pump Therapy, what it is, and why it is used. These two doctors are passionate about improving quality of life for their patients. Tune in!
Episode Highlights:
What To Expect As A New Patient At Premier Pain Treatment Institute
This is a special bonus episode with Dr. Michael Danko; He shares what to expect when you come to the Pain Management Clinic when you come in for your new patient appointment. Tune in now.
Episode Highlights:
- The first thing is getting a referral from your referring provider. The new patient scheduler calls to get you scheduled once...
On this episode of Premier Pain Talk, host Dr. Michael Danko talks with Dr. Michael Fishman. He is a fantastic pain physician out of the Greater Philadelphia area. They are discussing spinal cord stimulation and some of the new horizons coming with it as well as digital health and data capturing and potentially new options for pain therapy down the road. Tune in!
Episode Highlights:
- Dr. Fishman we...
Facet Joint Fusion - Minimally Invasive Treatment After Failed Radiofrequency Ablation
Today on the podcast, Dr. Danko brings you the webinar talk from his practice of the July edition of PPTI Care Series. He is providing information on a posterolateral spine fusion or a facet joint fusion, which is a minimally invasive treatment option for low back pain. Tune in and get all the details.
Episode Highlights:
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Advancements in Digital Health For Neuromodulation With Dr. Allen Burton
On today’s episode, Dr. Danko has a special guest that he really admires, Dr. Allen Burton; He is the chief medical officer with Abbott. Dr. Danko and Dr. Burton have a discussion to share about some of the digital advances that are coming along in therapy called spinal cord stimulation and dorsal root ganglion stimulation.
Episode Highlights:
Non-Surgical Treatment For Discogenic Low Back Pain
On today’s episode of Premier Pain Talk, Dr. Danko presents a webinar on the novel treatment called intervertebral allograft injection for degenerative disk disease. Tune in for all of the information.
Episode Highlights:
- Have you heard of VIA disc? It is a nonsurgical treatment for degenerative disc disease. It is fairly new to pain management....
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