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Pain Management Specialists of New York
Can Help Alleviate Your Pain
Are You in Pain?
Is nagging or chronic pain making every day a struggle? Whether it’s joint pain, such as a knee, shoulder or hip, or you’re hurting from a pinched nerve, you’re not alone. Statistics show that one in five Americans report living with persistent pain for at least three months every year. But pain doesn’t have to dictate how you live your life. There are ways to effectively treat pain, so that you don’t have to suffer in silence. We can help.
Proven Management Strategies for Most Types of Pain
At Pain Management Specialists of New York, we bring decades of proven experience to people across the New York City metropolitan area who are experiencing any type of pain. Our lead pain management specialist, Dr. Ari Lerner, is board-certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology in both pain management and anesthesiology. We see patients from four convenient locations in the greater NYC area, and offer timely appointments, often on the same day as your call.
For an appointment, contact us online or call our offices at (718) 932-1740.
Pain Management
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General Body Care and Pain Management
Plasma Rich Platelet Injections (PRP)
What is PRP Therapy?
Platelet rich plasma therapy can help injured joints and other problems. It uses parts of your own blood to reduce pain and speed up healing.
Trigger Point injections
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.
Arm & Elbow Care and Pain Management
Radiofrequency
What is cervical facet radiofrequency neurotomy?
This procedure uses heat from radio waves to treat painful facet joints in your neck. It eases pain that isn’t helped by medications or physical therapy.
Epidural | Neck steroid injection
What is epidural steroid injection in the cervical spine ?
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.
Spinal Cord Stimulator
What is a spinal cord stimulator implant trial procedure?
Spinal cord stimulation (also called SCS) uses electrical impulses to relieve chronic pain of the back, arms and legs. It is believed that electrical pulses prevent pain signals from being received by the brain. SCS candidates include people who suffer from neuropathic pain and for whom conservative treatments have failed.
Spinal Cord Stimulator
What is a spinal cord stimulator implant ?
Spinal cord stimulation (also called SCS) uses electrical impulses to relieve chronic pain of the back, arms and legs. It is believed that electrical pulses prevent pain signals from being received by the brain. SCS candidates include people who suffer from neuropathic pain and for whom conservative treatments have failed.
Head, Neck & Spine Care and Pain Management
Radiofrequency
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Epidural | Neck steroid injection
What is epidural steroid injection in the cervical spine ?
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.
Lower Back cortisone shot
What is a lumbar epidural steroid injection?
This injection procedure is performed to relieve low back and radiating leg pain. Steroid medication can reduce the swelling and inflammation caused by spinal conditions.
Nerve Block
What is a medial branch block?
This is an injection of numbing medicine. It bathes the medial branch nerves, which attach to the facet joints of your spine. These nerves hurt when facet joints are injured or diseased. The injection helps find the source of your pain. And it may relieve your pain for a brief time.
Neck Nerve Block
What is a medial branch block (cervical)?
This is an injection of numbing medicine that bathes the medial branch nerves. These nerves are attached to the facet joints of the spine. Disease or injury of these joints can cause pain in the medial branch nerves. This pain may travel through the neck, shoulders, upper back and head. A medial branch block can help your physician find the source of your pain. It may also provide temporary pain relief.
Lower Back herniated disc surgery
What is a microdiscectomy with annuloplasty (lumbar spine), percutaneous approach?
This surgery, done through a tiny opening in your skin, treats a bulging or herniated disc in your lower back. It relieves pressure on nearby nerves. This can help with pain and other symptoms you may be experiencing in your back, buttock, leg and foot.
Herniated Disc Treatment
What is percutaneous disc decompression?
This is a procedure to treat a herniated disc. That’s a bulging disc in your spine. Getting rid of the bulge can relieve pressure on your nerves. It can relieve pain in your lower back and your legs.
Radiofrequency Treatment for Lower Back
What is radiofrequency neurotomy of the lumbar facets?
This procedure uses heat from radio waves to treat painful facet joints in your lower back. It eases pain that isn’t helped by medications or physical therapy.
Spinal Cord Stimulator
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Trial Spinal Cord Stimulator
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Hip, Leg and Knee Care and Pain Management
Ultrasound-Guided Injection for Knee Pain
What is an ultrasound guided injection for knee pain?
This non-operative, outpatient procedure is designed to provide relief for patients with arthritis of the knee. The technique allows the physician to inject an inflammation-reducing steroid with maximum accuracy.
Radiofrequency Treatment for Knee
What is a genicular nerve ablation?
During this outpatient procedure, the physician uses a radiofrequency device to heat up and disrupt the genicular nerves. These are the sensory nerves that transmit pain signals from the knee to the brain. Disrupting these pathways can provide long term relief from knee pain.
Nerve Block in Knee
What is a genicular nerve block?
This outpatient procedure is an injection of anesthetic to the genicular nerves. These are the sensory nerves that transmit pain signals from the knee to the brain. Anesthetizing these nerves can disrupt the pain signals caused by degeneration of the knee. A genicular nerve block can provide temporary pain relief. It may help determine if a patient is a candidate for nerve ablation, which can provide long-term pain relief.
Steroid Injection
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Radiofrequency treatment lower back
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Steroid Injection
What is a sacroiliac steroid injection?
This injection procedure is performed to relieve pain caused by arthritis in the sacroiliac joint where the spine and hip bone meet. The steroid medication can reduce swelling and inflammation in the joint.
Shoulder Pain Management
Ultra sound guided Injections
What are ultra sound guided injections for shoulder pain?
This non-operative, outpatient procedure is designed to provide relief for patients with pain in the shoulder from conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and adhesive capsulitis. The technique allows the physician to inject an inflammation-reducing steroid with maximum accuracy.
Injections
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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.