You Don’t Have to Live with the Pain Caused by

Pinched Nerves

Pain Management Specialists of New York

Can Help Alleviate Your Pain

Are you in pain?

Are you experiencing tingling in your arms, neck, lower back, elbows, legs, or feet?
Have you felt a sharp pain in your back that seems to radiate all the way to your feet? These could be signs of a pinched nerve, also known as radiculopathy. A pinched nerve can severely disrupt your daily life, making even simple activities painful and difficult.

You don’t have to continue suffering.

We can help.

At Pain Management Specialists of New York, our practice is dedicated exclusively to helping patients reduce and manage all types of pain—including pain associated with or caused by a pinched nerve. Dr. Ari Lerner, our lead pain management specialist, has been successfully treating patients for decades, including those suffering from various forms of radiculopathy. He is board-certified in both Pain Management and Anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

For an appointment, contact us online or call us at (718) 932-1740.

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What Are the Most Common Causes of a Pinched Nerve?

A pinched nerve is most commonly caused by conditions that compress or irritate a nerve, such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or bone spurs. Other contributors include arthritis, repetitive motion, or injury. Identifying the underlying cause is key to effective treatment and long-term relief.

Traumatic Injury

The impact of a car or work accident, a slip and fall, or a sports accident can put pressure on a nerve..

Spinal Stenosis

With this condition, your spinal canal can narrow and impinge on a nerve.

Repetitive Stress or Motion

Certain types of repeated activity can put pressure on nerves, causing carpal tunnel syndrome and other nerve conditions.

The Aging Process

As you age, your joints break down and the natural cushioning there becomes thinner, which can lead to the formation of bone spurs.

Rheumatoid Arthritis or Osteoarthritis

Different types of arthritis can cause bone spurs, break down cartilage and narrow nerve passageways

Obesity or Poor Posture

These conditions can put extra pressure on the spinal column and the nerves contained there.

More Information About Pinched Nerves

Click on the videos below to find out more about pinched nerves.

Pinched Nerve in the neck

What is cervical radiculopathy (a pinched nerve) ?

This condition is an irritation or compression of one or more nerve roots in the cervical spine. Because these nerves travel to the shoulders, arms and hands, an injury in the cervical spine can cause symptoms in these areas. Cervical radiculopathy may result from a variety of problems with the bones and tissues of the cervical spinal column.

Pinched Nerve in the back

What is lumbar radiculopathy (a pinched nerve) ?

This condition is an irritation or compression of one or more nerve roots in the lumbar spine. Because these nerves travel to the hips, buttocks, legs and feet, an injury in the lumbar spine can cause symptoms in these areas. Sciatica may result from a variety of problems with the bones and tissues of the lumbar spinal column.

How Can We Help You Alleviate the Pain of a Pinched Nerve?

We offer a comprehensive range of treatment options for individuals suffering from pinched nerves, including conditions like sciatica. Initial care may involve medications such as anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxants, and analgesics to help reduce pain and inflammation. We may also recommend conservative treatments such as physical therapy, chiropractic care, and targeted lifestyle modifications to improve strength, flexibility, and overall function.

If symptoms persist, we can explore a variety of interventional pain management procedures, including:

(View the  following short videos and descriptions.) 

Steroid injections

The injection of anti-inflammatory medication around your spinal nerves

What are lumbar epidural steroid injections?

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.

Steroid injections

The injection of anti-inflammatory medication around your spinal nerves

What are thoracic epidural steroid injections?

This outpatient procedure is an injection performed to relieve pain in the upper back.

Steroid injections

The injection of anti-inflammatory medication around your spinal nerves

What are cervical 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.

Disc Decompression

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.

Herniated Disc Surgery

What is microdiscectomy with annuloplasty (lumbar spine)?

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.

Radiofrequency treatment

What is percutaneous cervical disc nucleoplasty?

This minimally-invasive procedure uses a small needle and advanced radiofrequency technology to reduce a herniated disc. The procedure may be performed on an outpatient basis.

Spinal Cord Stimulation

The use of electrical impulses to block pain signals to your brain

What is spinal cord stimulation?

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 Stimulation

The use of electrical impulses to block pain signals to your brain

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.

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

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