Effective Relief from the Pain of a

Herniated Disc

Pain Management Specialists of New York

Can Help Alleviate Your Pain

Proven Treatment of Herniated Discs

Are you in pain?

Is your back killing you? Does it hurt whether you stand, sit or lie down? Are there sharp pains whenever you move? Has the pain from a slipped, bulging, ruptured or herniated disc brought your life to a standstill?

You don’t have to suffer in silence.
We can help.

At Pain Management Specialists of New York, we focus our entire practice on helping patients minimize and manage all types of pain, including the pain caused by a herniated disc. Our lead pain managements specialist, Dr. Ari Lerner, has over two decades of experience effectively treating all types of pain, including the pain caused by disc problems. Dr. Lerner is board-certified in both pain management and anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

To set up an appointment, contact our offices online or call us at (718) 932-1740.

Herniated-disc

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Herniated Disc

What is a herniated disc ?

Between the vertebrae of your spine are soft discs. They let your spine twist and bend. They absorb shocks. But if damaged, the disc’s soft center can push through the disc wall. That’s a herniated disc. This bulge presses against nerves in your spine.

What Are the Common Causes of a Herniated Disc?

Most disc problems are the result of wear and tear or degeneration. As we age, our discs become less hydrated and weaker, making them more susceptible to bulging or tearing. Physical activities can accelerate the degeneration of your discs. For example, sitting for long periods in the same position, carrying too much weight on your body, playing certain sports, engaging in work that requires a lot of bending, twisting or lifting, and even smoking can potentially lead to disc problems and pain.

How Can We Help You Manage the Pain?

We offer a wide range of treatment options for the pain caused by a herniated disc. Initially, we’ll conduct a thorough medical exam and carefully review your medical history. We may also use an MRI or an EMG (electromyogram) to determine the nature and extent of nerve, muscle and soft tissue injury.

We can prescribe anti-inflammatory medications, muscle relaxers and painkillers to alleviate your pain in the short term, as your body tries to heal itself. We’ll also evaluate your level of physical activity and may recommend that you refrain from certain activities while your body heals. We also believe that physical therapy and rehabilitation are essential to help strengthen the muscles around your disc and help increase your flexibility and mobility.

If these treatment options don’t effectively deal with your pain, we offer a range of interventional pain management procedures, including:

(View the  following short videos and descriptions.) 

Facet Joint injections

What are facet joints and facet joint injections?

This outpatient procedure is designed to reduce or relieve the pain of trigger points. These small, tender knots can form in muscles or in the fascia (the soft, stretchy connective tissue that surrounds muscles and organs). The trigger point injection procedure takes only a few minutes to complete.

Facet Joint injectionss

What are trigger point injections?

This outpatient procedure is designed to reduce or relieve the pain of trigger points. These small, tender knots can form in muscles or in the fascia (the soft, stretchy connective tissue that surrounds muscles and organs). The trigger point injection procedure takes only a few minutes to complete.

Facet Joint injections

What are epidural steroid injections?

This injection treats the pain of an inflamed nerve in your cervical spine. It relieves nerve swelling. If you have a herniated disc, spinal stenosis or some other problem that’s pressing on a nerve, it may help you.

If you are still experiencing pain caused by a herniated disc, we may recommend a more complex pain management procedure, such as a percutaneous discectomy.

Why Choose Us?

Convenient Locations

in the New York metropolitan area

Board Certification

in pain management and anesthesiology

State-of-the-art Facilities

offering advanced diagnostics,
onsite procedures, and comprehensive physical therapy

Timely Appointments

often the same day

Minimally Invasive

wide range of innovative,
treatment options

Knowledgeable

friendly and helpful staff

Contact Us to Schedule an Appointment

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