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Dry Needling vs Steroid Injections

Dry needling is an evidence-based methodology for successfully treating plantar fasciitis. During the procedure, a filament-thin non-medicated (dry) needle is slowly advanced into and withdrawn from pain-generating trigger points in the plantar fascia. The needling procedure causes a twitch response in targeted trigger points that immediately relaxes tightly contracted myofascial fibers. Since no drugs are […]

Deep Friction Fascia Manipulation for Pain-Free Movement

Moving effortlessly without pain or stiffness is something we take for granted in our youth. But as time marches on, the body’s structures succumb to internal and external forces that inhibit movement and cause pain. However, loss of pain-free mobility is not inevitable. Much of reduced mobility can be attributed to the densification of fascia, […]

Dry Needling and Relief for Plantar Fasciitis

Ultrasound Guided Dry Needling in New York City

Shockwave Therapy Types, Uses and Benefits

Your body’s tissues are equipped with their own innate healing mechanisms, perfectly designed to self-repair and regenerate. But multiple factors can slow or prevent the healing process, prolonging your pain and physical dysfunction. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) uses acoustic pressure waves to stimulate and accelerate tissue healing and repair. Learn about the various types of […]

New Hope for OA Joint Pain with Cartilage Regeneration Therapies

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a painful condition where the cartilage within a joint erodes over time. While articular (joint) cartilage erosion occurs most frequently in the knee, it may also occur in the hip, ankle, shoulder, or elbow. According to a study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the world-wide prevalence of knee OA in […]

Resolving TMJ Syndrome: Conservative Care vs Dental and Surgical Intervention

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) — aka the jaw — is a synovial hinge joint that connects the mandible (jaw bone) to the rest of the skull. The TMJ makes it possible to move your lower jaw in multiple directions and patterns, enabling you to talk, chew, kiss, yawn, and open and close your mouth. Sometimes […]

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Peripheral Neuropathy

We specialize in treatment of compression and entrapment neuropathies. The diagnosis of compression/entrapment neuropathies is made by nerve conduction studies and diagnostic ultrasound. We take a three step process to inquire about your condition. Peripheral Neuropathy

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