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Desert Pain, partners break ground on state-of-the-art Endurance Medical facility in Cedar City

Desert Pain Breaks Ground on New Facility in Cedar City

About Us, Clinic NewsBy Desert Pain Specialists November 17, 2025

PRP is fundamentally safe, being autologous, and has demonstrated clinical benefits in selected musculoskeletal and dermatologic conditions. Yet, its true value lies in meticulous preparation and delivery. Yet, its true value lies in meticulous preparation and delivery. At Desert Pain Specialists, our combination of board‑certified expertise, sterile processing and imaging guidance reflects our unwavering commitment to safe, effective, patient‑first care.

For Sue Shives, one of Southern Utah’s many active retirees, pain was never going to stand in the way of doing what she loves – especially cycling through the beautiful scenery of Snow Canyon State Park. Shortly before moving to the St. George area from Seattle, Shives began experiencing sciatic pain. She underwent a few treatment sessions and felt fine, hoping the problem was behind her. But when the pain flared up again after relocating, she asked a friend for advice. That conversation led her to Desert Pain Specialists, Southern Utah’s longest-standing pain clinic, and Dr. Court Empey.

Desert Pain Specialists Provides Pain Management for St. George Woman

About Us, Clinic News, TestimonialsBy Desert Pain Specialists September 18, 2025

For Sue Shives, one of Southern Utah’s many active retirees, pain was never going to stand in the way of doing what she loves – especially cycling through the beautiful scenery of Snow Canyon State Park. Shortly before moving to the St. George area from Seattle, Shives began experiencing sciatic pain. She underwent a few treatment sessions and felt fine, hoping the problem was behind her. But when the pain flared up again after relocating, she asked a friend for advice. That conversation led her to Desert Pain Specialists, Southern Utah’s longest-standing pain clinic, and Dr. Court Empey.

Desert Pain Specialists Helps Ivins Woman Defy Pain & Age

About Us, Clinic News, TestimonialsBy Desert Pain Specialists August 17, 2025

A longtime resident of Ivins, Kirker’s physically demanding routine is anything but typical for someone her age. She hikes 2 miles with her dogs every morning, cycles anywhere from 15 to 30 miles daily and goes rock climbing three times a week. But behind her active lifestyle is a decades-long battle against chronic pain that has been supported by the experts at Desert Pain Specialists.

A physician’s take on platelet-rich plasma

About Us, TreatmentsBy Desert Pain Specialists August 14, 2025

Desert Pain’s 4th of July sponsorship reflects ‘deep roots’ in St. George

About Us, Clinic NewsBy Desert Pain Specialists May 22, 2025

This Independence Day, as the skies above Southern Utah light up with fireworks and music superstar Brett Young headlines a night of patriotic revelry at the 99.9 KONY Country Fourth of July Celebration, Desert Pain Specialists will be honored to stand alongside the community it proudly serves.

Dr. Larsen at Desert Pain Specialists a veteran serving Southern Utah's VA Patients in need of pain management.

Serving those who served: Desert Pain Offers Quality Care to VA Patients

About Us, Clinic NewsBy Desert Pain Specialists February 14, 2025

For over 15 years, Desert Pain Specialists has stood as a pillar of support for Southern Utah’s veteran community, offering specialized care to those who have served in the armed forces. At the heart of this mission is Dr. Steven Larsen, an interventional pain management specialist and proud Army veteran. Larsen’s unique perspective, shaped by his experiences both in the military and as a medical professional, drives the clinic’s unwavering dedication to providing exceptional care to VA patients.

Desert Pain Celebrates 15 Years in Mesquite

About Us, Clinic News, Satellite Offices, Treatments, Veteran ServicesBy Desert Pain Specialists January 30, 2025

Desert Pain celebrates 15 years in Mesquite, Nevada Pain conditions of the joints and spine are among the most common reasons that patients seek medical care through the emergency room and primary care offices. Desert Pain Specialists, led by Dr. Spencer Wells, became the first provider to offer specialized comprehensive spine and pain care in Mesquite,…

Ribbon-cutting of Desert Pain Specialists' new office in Richfield, Utah, Dec. 3, 2024.

Desert Pain Celebrates One Year Anniversary in Richfield

Clinic News, Satellite Offices, TreatmentsBy Desert Pain Specialists December 12, 2024

Desert Pain celebrates 1 year in Richfield; experienced, local provider invests in rural communities Desert Pain Specialists, a pain management clinic bringing innovative solutions to communities throughout Southern Utah and beyond, is celebrating one year of serving patients in Richfield. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at their Main Street office on Tuesday, Dec. 3, commemorating…