Get Relief from Lower Back Pain
Lower Back Pain
Are you in pain?
Is your lower back killing you? Is it difficult or impossible to sit, stand, walk or even lie down without excruciating or nagging pain? Do you get a jolt every time you move? Does the pain radiate down your legs?
Chronic pain, particularly in your lower back, can be exhausting. We can help.
At Pain Management Specialists of New York, we have helped people across the greater New York area for more than 15 years, providing effective relief from most types of acute or chronic pain, including lower back discomfort. Our primary care provider, Dr. Ari Lerner, is board-certified in both anesthesiology and pain management by the American Board of Anesthesiology and is affiliated with New York Presbyterian Queens Hospital. We offer four convenient locations, treating patients in offices in Astoria, Manhattan and the Bronx.
Don’t let pain rule your life for one more day. Contact us by email or call our offices at (718) 932-1740 to set up an appointment.
What Are the Common Causes of Lower Back Pain?
Your lower back plays an important role in supporting your upper body. Some discomfort in your lower back is a natural consequence of the aging process—the more you tend to be on your feet, the more wear and tear you’ll typically put on your lower back. Other common causes include:
Overexertion
Lifting or carrying heavy objects can lead to lower back pain, as can repetitive motions with lighter weights.
Traumatic Injury
Motor vehicle accidents, workplace accidents, slips and falls, and sports-related incidents commonly lead to sprains, strains, muscle pulls and even spinal fractures.
Poor Posture
Failing to stand up straight can put additional pressure on the muscles in your lower back.
Degenerative Conditions
Or normal wear and tear such as the breakdown of discs and narrowing of the spine.
Obesity
Carrying too much weight can cause increased strain on the muscles and other connective tissue in your lower back.
What Types of Lower Back Pain Do We Treat?
We can help you manage many different types of lower back pain, including:
Sciatica
Caused by nerve root irritation at the base of your spine
Pinched Nerves
Or radiculopathy, which is a compressed nerve root in the lower spine.
Arthritis
Results in joint inflammation that causes pain and stiffness..
Spinal stenosis
Often caused by aging, poor posture or genetics, causing a narrowing of your spinal canal
How Can Pain Management Specialists of New York Help Manage Lower Back Pain?
We offer a number of treatments for helping you minimize the impact of lower back pain, including:
- Medications to reduce inflammation, treat pain or relax the muscles in your lower back
- Physical therapy to rebuild muscles, eliminate stiffness, increase range of motion and enhance stamina
- Chiropractic manipulation and adjustment to relieve pressure on nerves and minimize discomfort
We also offer a wide range of injections and other treatment options to help alleviate pain, including:
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Trigger Point injections
Direct pain medications to specific areas, typically where muscles can produce referred pain
What are trigger point injections?
Nerve block
where a nerve block is used to control pain
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Steroid injections
Target the area around damaged nerves or tissue with anti-inflammatories
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Spinal Cord Stimulation
Using electrical impulses to prevent pain signals from reaching your brain
What is spinal cord stimulation?
Radiofrequency Ablation
A minimally invasive procedure that shrinks or destroys damaged tissue with radio waves.
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If none of the above remedies brings you sufficient relief, we will explore surgical options with you.
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
Schedule an appointment with an expert practitioner at Pain Management Specialists of New York:
- Call (718) 932-1740
- Text (866) 931-4286
- Send us a message
- Or use our convenient online booking form
We offer same-day appointments with morning, afternoon and evening hours available, ensuring flexibility with your schedule. Se habla español.