Nick Stucki is a nurse practitioner specializing in pain management. Driven to improve patient quality of life through minimally invasive treatment options, he joined the Desert Pain team six years ago.
“What sets us apart is our ability to treat a wide range of conditions related to pain,” he said. “We have multiple modalities, and we explore them all when trying to help a patient.”
Stucki said that people opening a new chapter in their pain management journey often have many questions. As such, he strives to answer a few of the most common.
Do you prescribe medical cannabis?
Specific providers at Desert Pain prescribe medical cannabis as a supplemental treatment option for many different chronic pain syndromes, including fibromyalgia, arthritis, inflammatory conditions and autoimmune disorders. For some patients, it reduces the amount of pain medication they require.
Cannabis is not a one-size-fits-all solution for pain, however. A discussion with your provider will help you gain a better understanding of the potential benefits and risks of its use.
“We’re here to answer questions,” Stucki said. “Even if the patient isn’t 100% sure they want to try it, we can just have a consultation and see if it’s a viable option for them.”
What specialized conditions can you treat?
The board-certified physicians and advanced practice providers at Desert Pain treat all types of acute and chronic pain, including back pain, neck pain, abdominal pain, sciatica, sports injuries, migraines and neuropathy. In some cases, minimally invasive care options can help patients delay or avoid surgery and regain function of the afflicted area.
Stucki said the clinic stands apart for its ability to address the complete spectrum of spine conditions, including spinal stenosis. Desert Pain recently introduced spinal cord stimulation as a cutting-edge therapy for peripheral neuropathy in diabetic patients.
“Not every pain clinic dives into medical cannabis, spinal cord stimulation or even pain injections,” he added. “We’re broadening the horizon of pain treatment.”
How do I get in touch with my provider?
Most new patients don’t need a referral to be seen. Call 435-216-7000 during business hours to speak with your provider’s medical assistant. Patients may also contact their provider through the online patient portal.
Desert Pain has created a network of providers throughout the area to connect patients with experts who can further their healing beyond the treatment of pain, including surgeons, neurologists, nutritionists and behavioral health therapists.
What are your clinic hours?
Desert Pain is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and can usually book patients for same-day or next-day consultations. The clinic operates a state-of-the-art facility in the Riverfront Medical Center in St. George that allows them to offer unmatched quality of care to their patients.
And with satellite locations in Hurricane, Cedar City, Kanab, Hildale, Beaver, Panguitch, Delta and Fillmore as well as Mesquite and Overton, Nevada, they’re prepared to serve the needs of the area’s growing population.
Desert Pain stands at the forefront of treating acute and chronic pain in Southern Utah by offering patients shorter wait times and more one-on-one attention from compassionate physicians and advanced practitioners trained in the latest procedures. Providers are willing to spend as much time with each patient as necessary in order for them to feel comfortable.
Living with a pain condition is a daily battle against an invisible enemy. At Desert Pain, patients are seen, heard, understood and supported throughout their pain management journey.
Desert Pain is a team of highly skilled physicians seeking to improve patient quality of life through innovative pain management solutions. Call 435-216-7000 or visit the Desert Pain website to schedule an appointment today.
