Freehold, New Jersey
Facet Thermal Ablation for Residents of Freehold and Monroe Township, NJ
In order to understand what facet thermal ablation is, it can be helpful to first understand the role of the facet joints. Situated in your spine, facet joints make your neck and back flexible and enable your body to bend and twist. Healthy facet joints have cartilage, which allows the vertebrae to move smoothly against each other without grinding. If ...
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 ...
