Restore Quality to Your Life
About Us
Relieve Your Pain. Restore Your Life.
Trusted Pain Management Experts Serving Chandler, Tempe, Mesa, Sun Lakes, Ahwatukee, Maricopa, Casa Grande, and Beyond.
At Red Butte Pain Solutions, we believe pain shouldn’t control your life. We specialize in advanced, minimally invasive treatments for back pain, arthritis, compression fractures (broken back bones), cancer pain, and nerve pain from diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Our spinal cord stimulation therapies, kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty procedures, and precision treatments help you move more freely and regain your quality of life. Proudly serving Chandler and surrounding communities, we’re here to help you feel better.
How We Can Help You Feel Better
At Red Butte Pain Solutions, we combine advanced technology with proven techniques to pinpoint the true cause of your pain. Our team builds evidence-based, personalized treatment plans that may include kyphoplasty for vertebral compression fractures, spinal cord stimulation for diabetic peripheral neuropathy, targeted injections for arthritis, and comprehensive cancer pain therapies. By collaborating with top specialists throughout the Phoenix metro area, we help you achieve real, lasting pain relief. We proudly serve patients in Chandler, Tempe, Mesa, Sun Lakes, Maricopa, Casa Grande, and Ahwatukee — so you can get back to living with confidence.
See the Difference at Red Butte Pain Solutions
Experience the difference a highly trained, compassionate pain team can make. At Red Butte Pain Solutions, our board-certified specialists combine years of advanced training in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine with the latest minimally invasive treatments. We offer kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty for broken back bones, spinal cord stimulation for nerve pain and diabetic neuropathy, and targeted therapies for arthritis, cancer pain, and chronic back pain. Proudly serving Chandler, Tempe, Mesa, Sun Lakes, Maricopa, Casa Grande, and Ahwatukee, our team is here to help you move better, live stronger, and get back to the moments that matter most.
Our Expertise
Cancer Pain Treatment in Chandler and Surrounding Communities
More than half of people living with cancer also struggle with pain caused by the disease. At Red Butte Pain Solutions, we understand how overwhelming that pain can be and how it can impact your daily life. That’s why we work closely with you and your cancer-care team to deliver the most effective relief possible, with minimal side effects.
Our experts use advanced, minimally invasive nerve-targeting procedures to help manage cancer pain, such as superior hypogastric plexus neurolysis or ganglion impar neurolysis, when appropriate. These options can work alongside your current cancer medications, improving pain control while reducing the risk of nausea, fatigue, or constipation.
With years of experience helping people with cancer pain, our compassionate team in Chandler proudly serves patients across Tempe, Mesa, Sun Lakes, Ahwatukee, Maricopa, Casa Grande, and Laveen. We’re here to help you focus on what truly matters — living fully and with less pain.
Spinal Compression Fracture Treatment
Spinal compression fractures affect more than 800,000 Americans each year, most often due to osteoporosis or sometimes from cancer. Left untreated, these fractures can lead to spinal misalignment, poor posture, and loss of independence.
At Red Butte Pain Solutions, we offer kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty — advanced, minimally invasive procedures that stabilize fractured bones, restore spinal alignment, and relieve pain. With years of experience performing these procedures, our team helps you move more comfortably and protect your quality of life.
If you live in Chandler, Tempe, Mesa, Sun Lakes, Ahwatukee, Maricopa, Casa Grande, or Laveen, trust Red Butte Pain Solutions to deliver expert and compassionate compression fracture care, so you can stay active and independent.
Our Team
Karl Hurst-Wicker, MD
Chief Executive Officer/Co-Founder
Karl Hurst-Wicker is Red Butte Pain Solution’s Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder. He leads the company in building a state-of-the-art, patient-centered organization dedicated to safely and effectively improving the quality of life for those living with pain.
Karl has over 14 years of experience in Interventional Pain Medicine. He has grown pre-existing pain practices and helped build cancer pain programs for patients and their oncology providers. He also brings more than 20 years of leadership experience. Previously, he served on the Data and Safety Monitoring Committee at the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center at Columbia University. He was also on the Executive Board of the University of Utah House Staff Association, served as President of the Resident Section of the Utah Medical Association, and was a Trustee of the Utah Medical Association. Karl held the role of Chief Resident at the University of Utah Department of Anesthesiology. He also chaired the University of Utah Department of Anesthesiology Retention and Promotion Student Advisory Committee. Additionally, he was Chairman of the Department of Pain Medicine at the Marshfield Clinic and a partner at Desert Pain Institute. During his college years at Boston University, Karl founded a computer training and webpage development company. He also served in student government, representing the College of Arts and Sciences.
Karl is dedicated to helping those with cancer and supporting children in overcoming adversity to achieve their dreams. He has volunteered for Gilda’s Club NYC and The Cancer Wellness House. Currently, he enjoys volunteer coaching youth basketball and soccer teams.
Rachael Henninger, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Rachael Henninger is a dedicated and skilled Physician Assistant working closely with Dr. Hurst-Wicker at Red Butte Pain Solutions.
Rachael is a certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) with over two years of diverse experience, especially in pain management. She graduated with honors from the University of Nevada School of Medicine in 2022.
Rachael is known for her patient-centered approach to care. She believes in listening to each patient’s concerns and working together to develop an individualized treatment plan. Her goal is to help patients manage their pain and improve their quality of life.
Outside of work, Rachael enjoys traveling, spending time with her husband and dogs, and learning new languages. She is currently accepting new patients and looks forward to serving the communities of Chandler, Arizona, and surrounding areas.
Contact Us
Red Butte Pain Solutions
5590 West Chandler Boulevard #3, Chandler, Arizona 85226, United States
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Phone: 602-633-4334
Fax: 888-815-1389
Hours
M – Th 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Fri. 7:30am – 3pm
If pain is limiting your freedom, let us help you take back control. At Red Butte Pain Solutions, our team proudly serves patients from Chandler, Tempe, Mesa, Sun Lakes, Ahwatukee, Maricopa, Casa Grande, and Laveen with advanced, compassionate pain treatments. Whether you are dealing with back pain, arthritis, cancer pain, or nerve pain, we are here to help you move forward with confidence.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation and start your path to lasting relief.
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