If you suffer from knee pain or have been told you need knee surgery, know your options first. Join Dr. Palvia for a conversation on pain management solutions & regenerative options. Regenerative Medicine treatments have been utilized by many fields of medicine in the past but, advances in the medical world have unlocked new opportunities …
The shoulder is the most flexible joint in the human body, and it’s not just the ball and socket joint that most people know. The shoulder is a highly complex structure comprised of several joints surrounded by muscles, ligaments, and tendons. With so many moving parts, it is no surprise that there are many shoulder …
Why your knees hurt. When I was in medical school, the knee was probably the most uninteresting thing that I studied. Maybe second most uninteresting after having to memorize the Kreb’s cycle or studying antifungals. However, in treating chronic pain and injuries over the years, I find it to be one of the most astonishing …
The Genicular Nerve Block – A Cortisone Alternative for Rapid Relief from Knee Pain READ MORE»
What is an MRI Scan? How do MRI machines work? What does an MRI show? Physio Logic‘s Dr. Tanuj Palvia, MD answers these questions and discusses the changes in MRI machines over the years and what and how they’re used today. Over my many years of practice, I have noted incredible advances in imaging capabilities …
Through the years, especially in the last twenty years, what the medical field knew about tendon pathology has improved. The concept and name for the condition has changed from tendinitis to tendinosis, and then to tendinopathy. The Achilles tendinopathy is the most common of the injuries, what really matters is to understand what has been …
By: Dr. Tanuj Palvia, MD There are times when NSAIDs (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), such as Motrin, ibuprofen, Aleve, naproxen, Celebrex, Indocin, indomethacin, and aspirins, are appropriate, especially in the acute setting over a short course to reduce inflammation. However, for long-term use, there can be an increased risk of side effects with long-term use, including …
By: Dr. Stephen Szaro, DC, and Dr. Tanuj Palvia, MD. Low back pain is the leading cause of disability globally. It is estimated that 80% of Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lifetime and the prevalence of low back pain is on the rise. Also, 7 in 10 people with back …
Regenerative Chiropractic Solutions Part 2: Low Back Pain READ MORE»
By: Dr. Tanuj Palvia, MD You’ve tried medications. You’ve tried physical therapy. You’ve tried steroid injections. It is frustrating. When nothing works for the chronic pain of osteoarthritis, it can leave you feeling defeated. But there is possible hope in a procedure for treating certain kinds of osteoarthritis, including the spine and knee, known as …
Lumbar Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) for Pain Relief READ MORE»
By: Tanuj Palvia, MD. Unbeknownst to many folks, I used to be significantly overweight up until my teenage years. As a result, my knees suffered premature wear, and now that I am about to hit my 40s, I am reminded of my chunky past more than ever! And even though the knee sounds anatomically mundane, …
My Knees Hurt: What Are the Most Common Knee Pain Causes? READ MORE»
By: Dr. Tanuj Palvia What You Need to Know About Back Pain: Everyone’s back pain is different. Back pain is one of the most common health problems in the United States. It is estimated that 50 to 80 percent of adults have had back pain at some time and that 10 percent of all Americans …
By: Dr. Tanuj Palvia, MD. In 2014, New York State’s Assembly and Senate passed a bill legalizing medical marijuana for a limited number of conditions. Over the years, the laws have been significantly relaxed. I was one of the earliest adopters. Medical Marijuana has transformed my practice as an interventional pain physician. I have found …
How To Get Your Medical Marijuana License in NY – EXPLAINED READ MORE»
By: Dr. Rudy Gehrman, DC As promised, DIY neck pain exercises are below. But first, let’s talk about what’s going on in your body. We’ve all heard over and over again how important good posture is. And yet, many of us still find ourselves slouching in our seats or hunched over our phones and laptops …
Are you living with a pain in the neck? Try these DIY Neck Pain Exercises. READ MORE»
