Larisa N Likver, MD

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Larisa N Likver, MD

• Diplomate of American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
• Credentialed by Academy of Dr. Larisa Likver is also trained in Neural Prolotherapy.

Dr. Larisa Likver is a board-certified physiatrist who has over 20 years of medical experience, specifically pain management, both in New York City and internationally. She has been trained in Prolotherapy by the Hackett-Hemwall Foundation, the leading institution for Prolotherapy education and research, named after the two pioneers who invented and developed this technique in the United States. For over 35 years, the Hackett-Hemwall foundation has hosted a medical missionary trip to Honduras. Dr. Larisa Likver has advanced her expertise in Prolotherapy by participating in this missions in 2014 and 2015, dedicating her time and service to treat people who are otherwise unable to afford medical care. This treatment was created by the New Zealand physician Dr. John Lyftgoft. Dr. Likver attended some of the few global conferences in Neural Prolotherapy to obtain training from Dr. Lyftogt himself. In 2013, Dr. Likver participated in the most comprehensive global conference for Neural Prolotherapy held in Guadelajara, Mexico. Dr. Likver is recognized as a Pioneer by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Certification in Musculoskeletal Sonography was first introduced to medical professionals in 2012. Dr. Likver successfully passed this new exam and was among the first to be awarded a Pioneer Certificate. She has nearly 10 years of experience using ultrasound guidance to dramatically improve the outcome of pain-alleviating procedures (Platelets-Rich Plasma or PRP treatment, Prolotherapy, joint visco-supplementation, etc.) through direct and targeted injections. By visualizing the pain-affected area in real-time, Dr. Likver delivers medication precisely where it needs to go.

11/27/2025

This season reminds us that gratitude is more than an emotion; it is a biological process with measurable effects on healing. Research shows that practicing gratitude reduces sympathetic nervous system activity (fight-or-flight), lowers inflammatory markers, and improves sleep—all crucial for tissue repair and pain recovery.

At Dr. Larisa Likver’s practice, we honor both the physical and emotional aspects of chronic pain. This Thanksgiving, we invite you to reflect on the progress you’ve made and the strength it takes to continue your healing journey. Your body notices the effort, and every step matters.

https://www.drlikver.com

11/21/2025

Chronic stress elevates cortisol and inflammation, disrupts sleep, and sensitizes the nervous system, all of which contribute largely to persistent pain. Over time, this feedback loop can keep the body in “fight or flight mode,” leading to trigger points, fascial tightening, and amplified discomfort.

Dr. Likver takes an integrative approach to break this cycle: restoring nervous system regulation, reducing inflammatory load, and improving tissue mobility through evidence-based, regenerative therapies. When the body no longer perceives a threat, healing becomes possible.

Get started today: https://www.drlikver.com

11/19/2025

When nerves lose their natural glide due to compression from scar tissue, fascia, or inflammation, symptoms such as numbness, burning, tingling, and weakness can develop. Ultrasound-guided hydrodissection gently separates the nerve from surrounding tissues using a healing solution (typically dextrose, sterile saline, and sometimes platelet-based products), restoring freedom of movement and blood flow.

This technique can provide profound relief for conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, radiculopathies, and peripheral neuropathy without the risks of surgical nerve decompression.

To learn more or schedule a consultation, visit https://www.drlikver.com today.

11/17/2025

Pain is a complex output of the nervous system, and the site of pain is not always the source of dysfunction. Because fascia works as a continuous network throughout the body, restrictions in one region may generate tension or compensatory strain somewhere entirely different. A knee problem may start at the hip; wrist pain may stem from nerve entrapments in the shoulder; back pain may originate from scar tissue after abdominal surgery.

Dr. Likver carefully evaluates the entire kinetic and fascial chain to identify the root cause, not just the location where symptoms appear.

If you're looking to treat persistent pain without surgical intervention, book a consultation with Dr. Likver at https://www.drlikver.com

11/12/2025

Fascia is highly innervated and closely connected to the autonomic nervous system, which means stress can physically tighten fascia just as easily as overuse or injury. During the holiday season, increased emotional stress, travel, and disrupted routines can amplify pain conditions due to heightened muscle guarding and nervous system reactivity.

By treating both the nervous system and fascial restrictions through approaches like vagus nerve hydrodissection, breathwork guidance, and targeted soft-tissue therapy, we work to break the cycle of stress-driven pain and restore balance to the body—through the holidays and beyond.

Experience targeted, lasting relief today. Start with a consultation at https://www.drlikver.com

11/10/2025

As temperatures drop, fascia (the connective tissue that surrounds and supports every muscle and organ) becomes naturally stiffer due to reduced blood circulation and fluid movement. This can make old injuries feel more pronounced and cause mobility limitations or painful compensatory movement patterns.

Preparing your body for winter is essential: gentle stretching, warm-up routines before activity, and regular soft-tissue mobilization help maintain pliability and prevent strain. If pain or stiffness persists, ultrasound-guided treatments such as fascia hydrodissection can restore healthy glide between tissue layers, improving comfort and movement all season long.

Learn more and find out if fascia hydrodissection is right for you: https://www.drlikver.com

11/08/2025

Today marks the International Day of Radiology, a wonderful opportunity to highlight the critical role of diagnostic imaging in better understanding pain. While MRI and X-rays have their strengths, musculoskeletal ultrasound is a highly effective, radiation-free tool that allows real-time visualization of joints, ligaments, fascia, and nerves in motion, right in an office during a consultation. This makes it uniquely suited for diagnosing without a delay and pinpointing soft-tissue injuries, nerve entrapments, etc., which static imaging can miss.

Ultrasound also enhances treatment precision: ultrasound-guided injections ensure that regenerative therapies such as prolotherapy, PRP, fascial or neural hydrodissection are delivered exactly where needed, improving outcomes and patient comfort. At our practice, ultrasound isn’t just a diagnostic tool, it’s a cornerstone of safer, more targeted, and more effective pain treatment.

Explore ultrasound-guided treatments or book a consultation with Dr. Likver today, at https://www.drlikver.com

11/07/2025

October is National Physical Therapy Month—an ideal time to highlight the powerful connection between physical therapy and regenerative medicine.

While treatments such as PRP, prolotherapy, or fascia hydrodissection help repair and restore tissues, physical therapy is critical for retraining movement patterns, preventing adhesions, strengthening muscles, and maintaining joint mobility. It’s also important to be consistent with your at-home exercises to see the best results. When combined, regenerative injections and structured rehabilitation often produce superior outcomes compared to either approach alone. Patients regain mobility faster, experience longer-lasting relief, and reduce their risk of recurring injuries.

If you're looking for integrative medicine to support your therapeutic journey, book a consultation with Dr. Likver today: https://www.drlikver.com

10/30/2025

This Halloween, don’t let chronic pain be the “ghost” that haunts your daily life. Pain is often a signal from the body that something deeper—such as fascia restrictions, nerve irritation, or ligament instability—is contributing to your symptoms. Ignoring it or relying solely on temporary relief won’t make it go away.

Non-surgical solutions like prolotherapy, PRP-prolo, fascia hydrodissection, and others are designed to uncover and address the root cause of pain. By treating the underlying dysfunction, Dr. Likver helps patients move beyond short-term symptom management and toward lasting relief.

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10/28/2025

The human body is an interconnected system (we all developed from one cell!), and pain is rarely isolated to a single structure. For example, fascia restrictions or nerve entrapments in one area can create symptoms in seemingly unrelated regions. Treating only the site of pain often misses the underlying dysfunction.

Dr. Likver’s approach emphasizes finding and treating the root cause through comprehensive evaluation and targeted therapies such as fascia hydrodissection, prolotherapy, neural therapy, and many others. By addressing the whole system, not just symptoms, she helps patients achieve meaningful and lasting relief.

If you're ready to find and treat the root of your persistent pain, contact Dr. Likver by visiting https://www.drlikver.com today.

10/22/2025

As families settle into the busy fall season with school and work demands, stress levels often rise. Chronic stress can contribute to pain by increasing inflammation throughout the body as well as disrupting nervous system balance in general and the autonomic nervous system in particular. Dr. Likver offers innovative therapies such as ultrasound-guided Vagus Nerve hydrodissection and neural therapy, which help regulate the autonomic nervous system.

By calming overactive stress responses, these treatments may improve sleep, reduce anxiety, and create a greater sense of calm. Addressing both the physical and neurological aspects of pain allows patients to achieve more comprehensive relief and an overall improvement in quality of life.

Visit https://www.drlikver.com to find out more or get in touch for a consultation.

10/21/2025

Fall is a popular time for scheduling elective surgeries, as patients often prefer to recover before the busy holiday season. However, post-surgical recovery requires more than rest alone. Without proper rehabilitation, scar tissue and internal adhesions can form, limiting mobility and causing chronic pain.

Treatments like fascia hydrodissection, neural therapy, ozone therapy, and others can reduce post-surgical pain and promote tissue healing. Equally important is guided physical activity and therapy to restore movement, strengthen muscles, and retrain the body.

Proactive post-surgical care ensures optimal healing and long-term function, and Dr. Likver can help. Learn more or book a consultation at https://www.drlikver.com

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