At New York Pain Medicine Associate, with locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Hempstead, NY, our specialists are trained to diagnose and treat multiple types of pervasive joint pain with minimally invasive solutions tailored to your needs.
Joint pain can stem from a wide variety of issues, from chronic diseases to traumatic injuries, and even just issues that arise as we age. Your joints are complex structures made up of bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage, all of which must work together smoothly.
The most common causes of joint pain conditions we see are:
When you injure a joint, it may not function as it should, and any damage can lead to ongoing, bothersome pain. You may also develop chronic joint pain due to an underlying degenerative condition, like arthritis, that causes the joint structures to break down.
While you can certainly develop pain in any of your joints, pain in your hips, knees, and shoulders are the top joint pain issues that interfere significantly with your ability to stay mobile and physically active. If you’re not able to work or engage in other activities because of chronic joint pain, schedule a consultation with the pain management specialists at the New York Pain Medicine Associate as soon as possible.
During an evaluation of your joints, one of our experienced providers takes time to review your personal and family medical history and physically examine the painful joint.
As part of the exam, our specialists can identify areas of swelling, tenderness, and redness that might pinpoint the underlying cause of your pain. To confirm or rule out arthritis or another degenerative joint condition, you may need and X-ray, MRI, or other imaging tests.
Diagnosing sacroiliac joint pain (SI Joint Pain) can be tricky because can mimic many other forms of low back pain. Here, we combine clinical evaluation, imaging studies, and diagnostic injections to confirm whether the SI joint is the source of your symptoms.
The New York Pain Medicine Associate team provides a variety of non-surgical therapies and minimally invasive surgical treatments to ease chronic pain and increase your range of motion:
Initially, you may benefit from injections that deliver pain relievers and anti-inflammatories directly into your joint. These treatments can make it easier for you to participate in physical therapy to strengthen the muscles that support your joint.
When traditional treatments aren’t enough, we offer advanced regenerative medicine therapies. These minimally invasive solutions include:
These regenerative options are especially effective for stubborn SI joint pain and chronic degenerative conditions.
Many patients benefit greatly from physical therapy as a first-line or adjunct treatment. We can provide you with a referral to one of our trusted PT partners. A customized Physical Therapy plan helps:
Viscosupplementation involves injections of a thick hyaluronate fluid to lubricate your joints and improve mobility.
Another treatment option for certain types of nerve pain is a Nerve ablation, including radiofrequency ablation, which targets and disables pain-causing nerves in the SI joint.
At New York Pain Medicine Associate, we tailor your treatment plan to your specific needs. In the event you need surgery, we also offer services to manage your post-surgical pain and monitor your recovery.
If you’re suffering from SI joint pain or any form of chronic joint pain, our team is here to help with cutting-edge treatments like PRP injections, RFAs, nerve stimulators, regenerative medicine, and physical therapy.
You don’t have to live with chronic joint pain from an injury or underlying disease. Call New York Pain Medicine Associates or request an appointment online today.