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Dr. Vikas Garg, MD, MSA
Pain Management Specialist
Dr. Vikas Garg practices Pain Medicine in Logan and Murray, Utah. Pain medicine is concerned with the prevention of pain, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients experiencing pain. Pain medicine physicians use a broad-based approach to treat all pain disorders, ranging from pain as a symptom of disease to pain as the primary disease. Dr. Garg serves as a consultant to other physicians but is often the principal treating physician, providing care at various levels; such as treating the patient directly, prescribing medication, prescribing rehabilitative services, performing pain relieving procedures, counseling patients and families, directing a multidisciplinary team, coordinating care with other healthcare providers, and providing consultative services.
He is very active in pain societies at local, national and international level and has written article for curricula of international spine society. He is very active in research also and has published articles on low back pain. He has edited a number of articles on pain management for online health-related websites.
He is a member of the American Academy of Pain Medicine, International Spine Interventional Society. Dr. Garg looks forward to evaluating and treating all chronic pain conditions. Dr. Garg is well versed with different procedures including epidural injections, facet joint injections at cervical, thoracic, and low back area.
He is very active in pain societies at local, national and international level and has written article for curricula of international spine society. He is very active in research also and has published articles on low back pain. He has edited a number of articles on pain management for online health-related websites.
He is a member of the American Academy of Pain Medicine, International Spine Interventional Society. Dr. Garg looks forward to evaluating and treating all chronic pain conditions. Dr. Garg is well versed with different procedures including epidural injections, facet joint injections at cervical, thoracic, and low back area.
Dr. Vikas Garg, MD, MSA
- Murray, Utah
- Michigan State University - MA in Health Care Administration
- Accepting new patients
Meet Dr. Vikas Garg
Vikas Garg, MD, MSA is a Pain Management Specialist, practicing with Interventional Spine & Pain Management’s locations in Logan and Murray, Utah. They treat many pain-oriented...
Natural Pain Relief Without Ibuprofen - By Vikas Garg, MD, MSA
Ditch the ibuprofen, it does more bad than good. Many patients take NSAIDs, like ibuprfen and aspirin, to relieve their pain. However, taking too many NSAIDs can damage the lining...
Lower Back Pain is More Common Than You Think
60-80% of the US population will experience an episode of lower back pain at some point in their lifetime. 1% of US the population is disabled due to back pain. Some pain is...
Low Back Pain: Questions and Answers
Question: What is low back pain? Answer: Low back pain is a very common problem, and 60 to 80% of the US population would experience an episode of low back pain at some point...
Chronic pain since 1997. I need a doctor that will help me
Hello, It all depends if your problem needs opioid medications. some problems can be helped without medications also.
Is my mother's leg pain sciatica or something else?
It does sound like that, but she needs further testing to be sure.
How can pain be managed in the elderly?
It depends on what is causing the pain and then depending upon the cause, treatment can be prescribed. She needs to see her PCP to see what can be causing the pain.
Can pain cause depression in a person?
It's very common for pain to cause depression and depression to cause pain and sometimes it's like a cycle which needs to be broken.
I can feel pain in my breasts. How can I manage this?
Usually, NSAIDs like Ibuprofen is the most common medication for this kind of pain.
What should be the ideal time gap between two painkillers?
4-6 hours is most common time gap
What could be the reason for the mild pain in my testicles?
It needs to be checked by your PCP please.
When is it advisable to take a painkiller tablet?
It all depends upon what is causing pain, if it's acute or chronic. Pain killers may be needed if pain is not under control with other modalities.
Why do I have pain every time before passing my bowels?
Need to see a GI physician for that.
light pain in right shoulder & neck
Different causes including muscles, nerve pain, need to be checked for sure by your PCP.
It’s been 2 years since my delivery but my hip pain is still not gone. What should I do?
Need some imaging on hip. Sometimes, it can be simple muscle pain and need PT for that.
What can cause left-sided chest pain while breathing?
Hello, causes can be increased acid production causing indigestion and cough and chest pain. It can be muscular as it's coming with heavy breathing. Those are the only 2 options READ MORE
Hello, causes can be increased acid production causing indigestion and cough and chest pain. It can be muscular as it's coming with heavy breathing. Those are the only 2 options i can think of...
I have a stabbing pain in my lower abdomen. Should I be worried?
Need to be checked by your PCP.
I am suffering from extreme pain in my knees that is due to low vitamin D levels. What can I do?
Check your Vit D levels and may need to take supplements. Try PT and NSAIDs like Ibuprofen also.
Is anal pain after a hemorrhoids surgery normal?
Needs to be checked by your surgeon.
How do I best treat frequent headaches?
1. Find out what triggers it and may need to avoid triggers, may be certain foods also. 2. research has sown that pressing gently the forehead area can help with headaches also 3. READ MORE
1. Find out what triggers it and may need to avoid triggers, may be certain foods also.
2. research has sown that pressing gently the forehead area can help with headaches also
3. biofeedback and acupuncture has shown results also.
4. i know you don't want to try medications but there are preventive medications available also
2. research has sown that pressing gently the forehead area can help with headaches also
3. biofeedback and acupuncture has shown results also.
4. i know you don't want to try medications but there are preventive medications available also
My back hurts when I sit down. Why?
There can be number of reasons, usually muscle pain is consequences of underlying disc, joint issues. It needs to be examined to find the accurate cause of the back pain.
Pain in stomach and back after eating
It needs more testing for sure. Pancreatitis, intestinal angina, hernia, stomach ulcer can cause that...not sure if you smoke/drink alcohol, please talk to your family practitioner READ MORE
It needs more testing for sure. Pancreatitis, intestinal angina, hernia, stomach ulcer can cause that...not sure if you smoke/drink alcohol, please talk to your family practitioner immediately.
What to do about sudden neck pain?
It does sound like a nerve kind of pain. If it keeps on happening again, an imaging may be needed to rule in/out the cause.
My shoulder hurts when I raise my arm. What should I do?
Seems like a shoulder problem, of course, mostly from rotator cuff. You may want to start with physical therapy and NSAIDs like ibuprofen. If that is not working, may need imaging READ MORE
Seems like a shoulder problem, of course, mostly from rotator cuff. You may want to start with physical therapy and NSAIDs like ibuprofen. If that is not working, may need imaging and injection in the shoulder.
