Effective Relief from
Mid-Back Pain
Let Pain Management Specialists of New York Help Lessen Your Pain
Are you in pain?
Why is the middle of my back sore? Are you having difficulty turning from side to side because the middle of your back hurts? Are you experienced stiffness or limited range of motion, or do you have pain that radiates throughout your chest or abdomen or into your arms. Do you find yourself occasionally struggling to breathe because of pain in the middle of your back?
We can help
At Pain Management Specialists of New York, our entire practice focuses on the effective treatment and alleviation of pain, including any type of mid-back pain. Our lead pain management specialist, Dr. Ari Lerner, brings more than 15 years of experience to people throughout the New York City metropolitan area who are suffering from any type of pain, including mid-back pain. Dr. Lerner is board-certified in both pain management and anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
To set up an appointment, contact us online or call us at (718) 932-1740.
What Is Mid-Back Pain?
The middle of your back is medically referred to as the thoracic part of your spine, located between the base of your neck and your rib cage. You have 12 vertebrae in the thoracic region, as well as ligaments, muscles and tendons, all of which are susceptible to injury.
What Are the Common Causes of Mid-Back Pain?
The middle of your back is integrally involved in most types of movement. The common ways that you can bring about pain in the mid-back region include::
Accidental injury
Accidental injury, from motor vehicle collisions to workplace injuries, or slips, trips and falls.
Posture or Weight
Excessive weight or poor posture, which can pinch nerves or damage connective tissue
Aging
Age-related conditions, including deterioration of spinal discs
Congenital issues
Congenital issues, such as scoliosis (a curved spine) or a narrow spinal canal (spinal stenosis)
Sports
Sports-related impact or wear and tear affecting the mid-back
Overexertion
Overexertion, including lifting, pulling, pushing, bending or squatting
What Types of Mid-Back Pain Do We Treat
At Pain Management Specialists of New York, we treat a wide range of conditions that involve pain or discomfort in the middle of your back:
How Can We Help Minimize Your Mid-Back Pain?
At Pain Management Specialists of New York, we take a comprehensive approach to the treatment of any type of pain. We’ll compile a comprehensive medical history and conduct a thorough physical examination, so the we can have a clear sense of the causes and indications of your middle back pain. We may initially prescribe painkillers and anti-inflammatory medications for short-term relief from pain, as well as physical therapy or chiropractic care to alleviate your discomfort.
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Epidural Steroid Injections
Involve the injection of anti-inflammatory medication around damaged tissue or nerves
What are thoracic epidural injections?
Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy
We use platelets from your own blood to promote tissue regeneration and healing
What is platelet rich plasma therapy?
Radiofrequency treatment
a minimally invasive procedure that destroys or shrinks damaged tissue with radio waves
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Spinal Cord Stimulation
Uses electrical impulses to block pain signals to your brain
What is spinal cord stimulation?
Spinal Cord Stimulation
The use of electrical impulses to block pain signals to your brain
What is a spinal cord stimulator implant?
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 a skilled, knowledgable medical professional 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.