In this episode, we speak about neck pain with Dr Mikhail Zhukalin

Dr. Zhukalin was born and raised in Russia, immigrating to the United States at 16. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry with honors from Boise State University before completing his medical education at Des Moines University. Dr. Zhukalin completed his Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation residency at Emory University, where he served as Chief Resident from 2014 to 2015. He then pursued an additional year of subspecialty training at Northwestern University in Pain Medicine before returning to Atlanta to join Emory.

Neck pain is a condition nearly all of us have experienced at some point in our lives. From a dull ache due to looking down at our phones for too long or a sharp pain after waking up from sleeping in the wrong position, neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints.

Neck pain can affect our everyday lives and can be more than just a minor inconvenience; it can significantly impact mobility, sleep, mood, and general well-being. In this episode, we'll delve into some neck anatomy and explore some common causes of neck pain. We'll also discuss some possible treatment options and lifestyle adjustments.

As always thanks so much for watching or listening, I hope you enjoy this episode and learn something.

In this episode, we speak about pediatric headaches with Dr Jasmine Forte

Dr Forte is a board certified pediatric neurologist who graduated with honors from Meharry Medical College in Nashville Tennessee and subsequently completed her residency in pediatric neurology at Emory University where she also served as chief resident. She was amazing to interview and had exceptional answers to all of my questions, whether they were relevant or not! I would definitely take my child to her for any headache concerns.

Pediatrics is a fascinating yet often daunting field; many practitioners tend to avoid it altogether if they themselves are not a pediatrician. It’s understandable—why delve into topics you think you might never encounter? However, our discussion today sheds light on how understanding pediatric headaches can significantly enrich our perspectives on adult pain management. Whether you’re a medical professional or simply curious about the complexities of pain, this episode promises to offer valuable insights.

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In this episode, we speak about peripheral nerve stimulators with Dr Vinita Singh

Dr Singh is double-board certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine. She went to medical school at the Armed Forces Medical College in India, did residency at Indiana University School of Medicine then fellowship at Emory University. Dr Singh is equal parts brilliant and positive energy. I am very happy I was able to speak to her about

Peripheral nerve stimulators are not a new technology but we have seen them become more and more popular in the pain space as we have moved away from using opioids to treat pain. They work in much the same way as a TENS unit, in essence, stimulating one nerve fiber to block a pain signal of another. We discuss them in further detail with Dr Singh and her approach to their use.

As always, thanks so much for watching or listening, I hope you enjoy this episode and learn something.