Dr. Mikhail Kogan - Back pain and Cancer pain Specialis

Dr. Kogan is known for achieving dramatic improvement in pain without major surger also promoted to Director of Pain Management Service at Elmhurst Hospital.

Dr. Mikhail Kogan is an Interventional Pain Management Specialist with extended expertise in treating back pain and cancer pain. He currently is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Mount Sinai School of Medicine at Elmhurst Hospital Center. Dr. Kogan is board certified in anesthesiology and pain management. After completing his anesthesiology residency at St. Vincent's Medical Center in NYC, Dr. Kogan was fortunate to attend a pain management fellowship at the State University of New York in Buffalo, where he trained under two of the world’s most prominent specialists in pain management, Dr. Mark Lema and Dr. Oscar DeLeon. A significant part of his training was conducted at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. In 2000, Dr. Kogan was promoted to Director of Pain Management Service at Elmhurst Hospital. During the past six years, Dr. Kogan has developed pain management service into a premiere minimally invasive pain management practice with an emphasis on minimally invasive spinal techniques. Dr. Kogan continues to utilize the latest, most cutting edge spinal interventions including percutaneous disc decompressor, radio frequency neurolysis and spinal implantable devices. While Dr. Kogan's education and certifications attest to his knowledge, it is his patients’ satisfaction that justify his recognition in this area. Dr. Kogan is known for achieving dramatic improvement in pain without major surgery. Dr. Kogan prides himself on being a compassionate, caring physician with an excellent bedside manner. Dr. Kogan is a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine.

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Pain, Pain Go Away Don’t Come Any Single Day - NYpainsolutions

Pain, Pain Go Away Don’t Come Any Single Day

Acute back pain comes on suddenly but improves over time; chronic pain worsens and can last months. If you don't feel better after three to four days, see your primary care physician. She may refer you to a neurologist or a neuro­surgeon if the pain is nerve related; an orthopedist, osteopath, or chiropractor for musculoskeletal problems; a rheumatologist for joint problems; or a physical therapist or physiatrist for rehabilitation exercises. Back specialists typically recommend one or more of the following strategies:

Treatment: Chiropractic care restores mobility by manipulating joints and the spine; it often incorporates massage.

Best for: Acute back pain; not for those with nerve impairment or herniated disks

Treatment: Therapeutic, Swedish, or sports massage uses pressure to stretch and stimulate blood circulation to muscles, ligaments, and tendons.

Best for: Chronic low-back pain

Treatment: Acupuncture may block pain signals and/or release endorphins.

Best for: Chronic low-back pain

Treatment: Cognitive behavioral therapy teaches mind-body techniques to help manage chronic pain.

Best for: Chronic back pain

Treatment: Muscle relaxants provide short-term pain relief from severe muscle spasms.

Best for: Acute low-back pain

Treatment: Exercise, such as yoga, stretching, or strength training, improves mobility.

Best for: Acute and chronic low-back pain

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