Freehold, New Jersey
Receive an Epidural Steroid Injection at Our Facility in Freehold or Monroe Township, NJ
An epidural steroid injection can help reduce pain and inflammation associated with spinal nerve root compression. Nerve roots can be compressed by bone spurs, herniated discs, or spinal stenosis, causing symptoms such as pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness along the course of an affected nerve (which is called radiculopathy). The epidural space is the area outside the membrane that surrounds ...
Treatment for Spinal Arthritis in Freehold & Monroe Township, NJ
Reviewed by AOSMI’s Fellowship Trained, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Justin Elkrief. WHAT CAUSES SPINAL ARTHRITIS? Spinal arthritis is a result of degenerative changes in the spine. The cartilage that lines the spinal joints and the discs in the neck and back can break down over time, causing symptoms such as stiffness and pain in the neck or back, and weakness ...
Rotator Cuff Pain Treatment From Shoulder Specialists Practicing in Freehold & Monroe Township, NJ
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround and stabilize the shoulder joint, helping to keep the upper arm bone (humerus) firmly positioned in its socket. Rotator cuff pain can develop suddenly with trauma, such as a direct blow to the shoulder or a fall onto an outstretched arm. It can also develop gradually through overuse, ...
SEE A SPINE DOCTOR FOR BULGING DISC TREATMENT SPECIALIST AT AOSMI IN FREEHOLD OR MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ
Reviewed by AOSMI’s Fellowship Trained, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Justin Elkrief. Bulging discs are very common and not necessarily a cause for concern. The spinal discs are soft, flexible cushions that separate the vertebrae and absorb shock. Due to spinal trauma or age-related degeneration, the borders of a disc may be forced outward such that the disc extends beyond ...
Effective Pinched Nerve Treatment in Freehold & Monroe Township, NJ
Reviewed by AOSMI’s Fellowship-Trained, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Justin Elkrief. A pinched nerve is a common cause of neck, shoulder, and back pain. But, what causes a pinched nerve? Many sensitive nerve roots branch off from the spinal cord to efficiently convey movement instructions and sensory information between the brain and the rest of the body. If a spinal nerve ...
What Is Knee Bursitis?
Knee bursitis is inflammation of a bursa, which is a small fluid-filled sac near your knee joint that helps to reduce friction between your bones and the nearby tendons, muscles, and skin. There are three major bursae of the knee, but the one that is most commonly affected by knee bursitis is called the prepatellar bursa, which is at the ...
What Is a Torn Meniscus?
The meniscus is a pad of cartilage in the knee that acts as a shock absorber, allowing the joint to move easily without pain. Meniscus tears usually take place when an individual (typically an athlete) twists or turns their upper leg while their foot is planted and their knee is bent. Some of the typical symptoms you may experience if ...
Herniated Disc Treatment From Orthopedic Spine Specialists in Freehold & Monroe Township, NJ
A herniated disc is a common cause of neck and back pain. A disc herniates when its firm outer border tears open, allowing some of its soft inner gel material to seep out into the spinal canal, where it may press on the spinal cord or a sensitive nerve root. While a herniated disc can result from trauma, such as ...
