6 Tips for Effectively Managing Knee Pain in Manhattan

2) Examine Your Lifestyle

Some doctors, like knee surgeons, might recommend an invasive procedure like a total knee replacement when a simple lifestyle change would do the trick. An interventional doctor can determine if things like weight loss, physical therapy, exercise, proper posture, less sitting or standing, or better shoes are the solution. Do you spend your whole day at a desk, or kneeling to lay tile? Do you garden every weekend, or play tennis every day? Our doctors take a comprehensive medical history that includes your lifestyle, activity levels, job, diet, and stressors to determine whether your circumstances are causing the pain. If your knee pain hasn’t responded to home remedies, don’t assume you need surgery. Let our doctors get to the root of the problem first.

3) Determine Your Optimal Rest and Activity Levels

Certain types of knee pain, like Osteoarthritis (OA), feel better when we stay active, following a doctor’s exercise recommendations. Keeping the joints and muscles flexible is key to avoiding the stiffness and swelling associated with OA. But other types of knee pain, like dislocation, fracture, or infection are aggravated by physical activity. That’s why it’s so important to seek a diagnosis before resuming your activities. In terms of rest, certain knee conditions require rest to heal. For example, a torn ACL, a broken patella, or Septic Arthritis might require you to stay off your knee for a while. Other conditions, like Rheumatoid Arthritis, create more stiffness when we rest too long. Talk to your doctor about the right amount of rest and activity for your knee condition.

4) Surround Yourself with Support

Support for knee pain has multiple meanings. First, you want the support of a compassionate doctor, particularly for chronic pain conditions that might recur over time. Second, you want the right structural support for your knee to heal. This might include orthotic inserts for your shoes, completely different shoes, a brace, support stockings, or a cane. We only get one pair of knees, and if we don’t support them, they won’t be able to support us for a lifetime. Third, find a support system to encourage healthy knees. Whether that’s a walking buddy, a weight loss partner, or a friend who can help when you’re in pain, supportive friends are essential to healthy living.

5) Investigate Your Treatment Options

Knee surgery is rapidly decreasing in favor with pain experts. And the narcotics once commonly prescribed for knee pain have caused an epidemic of addiction. The best knee pain doctors are trained in safer, faster, less invasive treatments that are also more affordable. Don’t agree to any pain management plan without a thorough investigation. Your best bet is to visit our Harvard-trained team that has already done the research and only offers the best treatment options.

All of our procedures are outpatient, minimally invasive, and require no general anesthesia. We offer the latest treatments, from Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy, to Radiofrequency Ablation, to Genicular Nerve Blocks. We won’t treat prior to securing a diagnosis, and we won’t perform experimental or surgical procedures, or any treatment that doesn’t align with your preferences. 

6) Prevent Future Pain

The doctors at Pain Treatment Specialists are as passionate about educating patients on pain as they are about relieving it. Each of our practitioners has served as a Clinical Instructor, Chief Resident, Medical Director, or Chairman during their fellowship training. They all continue to write for medical textbooks, conduct lectures on pain, and train physicians from all over the world on best practices. They extend that knowledge to each of their patients, in order to improve their quality of life. The philosophy of interventional care is preventative– stopping pain at the source and preventing it from worsening or recurring. When you partner with our doctors, you’ll be armed with knowledge to live pain free, not just now, but throughout your life.

Manage All Types of Knee Pain in Manhattan with Our Doctors

Whether you want to manage the chronic pain of RA or the acute pain of a torn ligament, our doctors have the best solutions. Each of our treatments is quick, gentle, and effective, because we target pain directly, rather than invasively or systemically. We use state-of-the-art technology like fluoroscopic-guided imaging to pinpoint and relieve your pain at the source. We treat common conditions like:

• Bursitis
• Patellar Tendinitis
• Iliotibial Band Syndrome
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Osteoarthritis
• Gout
• Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
• Osgood-Schlatter Disease
• Meniscus Tears
• Torn ACL
• Patella Fracture
• Muscle Strains

Pain Treatment Specialists accepts most insurance plans, including Medicare, and guarantees coverage before your appointment. Don’t prolong knee pain by visiting the wrong pain doctor in NYC. Visit our award-winning Midtown Manhattan clinic near Penn Station for total relief.