Learn How a Physiatrist May Be Able to Help You or your Loved Ones

A physiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in pain management and who treats medical conditions that cause pain or limit function. Physiatrists provide a full spectrum of care from diagnosis to treatment and rehabilitation with the goal of restoring optimum health and quality
of life. Physiatrists achieve this by listening to their patients and working with them to develop a customized treatment plan which may include one or more of the following: medications, therapeutic exercise, injections, massage, electrotherapies and biofeedback, assistive devices, heat or cold therapy.

Physiatrists treat many illnesses including:

Work related injuries

Neck and back pain including disc herniations, spinal stenosis and scoliosis

Trauma injuries including sprains, strains and muscular pain

Hip and knee pain including bursitis and cartilage injuries

Osteoporosis and vertebral compression fractures

Shoulder injuries including rotator cuff strains or “frozen” shoulder

Repetitive stress injuries including tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome

Rehabilitation after joint injury and replacement

Hip and knee Pain