Premier Pain Talk

Mar 04 2025 28 ep. 27 mins
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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.

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Behind the White Coat: Insights from a New Provider in Pain Management

Mar 04 2025 24 mins  
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

Misperceptions of Pain Management

Feb 25 2025 19 mins  
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 fi

Intrathecal Pain Pumps with Dr. Michael Danko and April Egbert, DNP, APRN

Feb 11 2025 38 mins  
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 Institut

Treatment For Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Pain- EP 26

Oct 05 2022 9 mins  
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.

Restorative Treatment For Mechanical Low Back Pain- EP 25

Sep 27 2022 31 mins  
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.

Dr. Matt Wiederholz Explains The Difference Between Peripheral Nerve Stimulation And Spinal Stimulation- EP 24

Sep 20 2022 35 mins  
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

What Are The Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion Treatments? -EP 23

Sep 13 2022 17 mins  
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.

Targeted Drug Delivery For Chronic Pain- EP 21

Aug 30 2022 33 mins  
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’

Treatment for a Herniated Disc -EP 20

Aug 23 2022 15 mins  
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.

Are You A Candidate For A Pain Pump? With Dr. Chris Beuer- EP 19

Aug 16 2022 33 mins  
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