New York Pain Medicine Physical Therapy

04/10/2026

Managing pain isn't just about masking symptoms—it's about attacking the problem from multiple angles.

At New York Pain Medicine, Dr. Douglas Allen builds personalized treatment plans tailored to your specific needs. Our multi-faceted approach includes:

💊 Oral Medication: Starting with conservative over-the-counter options and scaling to prescriptions only when necessary.

🏃‍♂️ Physical Therapy: Correcting musculoskeletal imbalances with exercises, stretches, and ergonomic training.

📍 Acupuncture: Stimulating nerves and tissues to release the body’s natural painkillers.
💉 Trigger Point Injections: Deactivating painful muscle knots with targeted local anesthetics.

👉 Ready to find relief? Visit nypainmedicine.com to learn more, or call our Midtown East office at 212-245-7900 to schedule your evaluation today.

04/08/2026

As the weather warms up and outdoor activity increases, many patients are asking about "next-generation PRP" known as exosome therapy. Exosomes act as cellular messengers that deliver a concentrated payload of growth factors to reduce inflammation and support the natural repair of joints, tendons, and spinal tissue without surgery or downtime.

We invite you to read our latest blog post to understand the science behind this advanced regenerative approach and how it compares to traditional biologics.

If you are ready to address your pain with a customized and science-based plan, contact us today to schedule your consultation.

https://nypainmedicine.com/what-is-exosome-therapy-and-how-does-it-compare-to-prp-for-pain-relief/

04/03/2026

Overcoming op**te dependency requires a clinical strategy that goes beyond willpower to address the physical and neurological side of addiction. At New York Pain Medicine, Dr. Douglas Allen provides a structured detoxification framework using advanced pharmacology like Buprenorphine to manage withdrawal symptoms safely at home. By combining meticulous prescription weaning with psychiatric support and alternative pain treatments like acupuncture and physical therapy, we help you break the cycle of reliance while treating the root cause of your discomfort.

Don't settle for just living with it. Contact our Midtown East office today at (212) 371-2929 or visit https://www.nypainmedicine.com to schedule your consultation and see if an interventional approach is the right step for your recovery.

5.0 ⭐ · Pain management physician in New York

03/27/2026

If you’ve been dealing with persistent spinal, joint, or nerve pain that hasn't improved with physical therapy or medication, it may be time to target the source directly. At New York Pain Medicine, Dr. Douglas Allen specializes in minimally invasive interventional procedures—such as nerve blocks, epidural injections, and radiofrequency ablation—that address the specific tissue causing your discomfort rather than just masking the symptoms. These outpatient techniques are designed to provide meaningful relief with faster recovery times, helping you avoid major surgery and long-term medication use while getting you back to your busy life.

Don't settle for just living with it. Contact our Midtown East office today at (212) 245-7900 or visit https://www.nypainmedicine.com/ to schedule your consultation and see if an interventional approach is the right step for your recovery.

03/20/2026

If you’re struggling with persistent pain, numbness, or weakness in your arms, legs, or spine, getting an accurate diagnosis is the first step toward lasting relief. At New York Pain Medicine, Dr. Douglas Allen uses electrodiagnostic testing—specifically EMG and Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS)—to identify the root cause of nerve and muscle dysfunction. These tests provide the diagnostic clarity needed to distinguish between nerve compression, disc herniation, or muscle conditions, ensuring your treatment plan is targeted and effective.

Don’t rely on guesswork for your recovery. Contact our Midtown East office today at (212) 371-2929 or visit https://www.newyorkpainmedicine.com to schedule your consultation and find the answers you need to start your comeback.

03/13/2026

Stop letting an injury keep you on the sidelines—at New York Pain Medicine, Dr. Douglas Allen provides a proactive recovery plan designed to get you back in the game faster and stronger. We move beyond basic rest and ice by using advanced treatments like PRP therapy and sport-specific rehabilitation tailored to your unique movement patterns. Don't leave your comeback to chance; contact our Midtown East office today to schedule your consultation and build a medical strategy as dedicated to your performance as you are.

Visit our website to schedule your consultation - https://nypainmedicine.com/

12/02/2025

Looking for a non-opioid treatment for chronic pain?
IV ketamine may help.
Learn more here:

What Are the Benefits of IV Ketamine for Chronic Pain? Chronic pain can be one of the most difficult conditions to live with, and traditional treatments don’t always provide lasting relief. For patients who have exhausted standard therapies, intravenous (IV) ketamine administered under the supervi...

12/01/2025

Back or neck pain affecting your life?
Find out how Dr. Allen pinpoints the exact cause — and how you can get relief.

How Does Dr. Allen Pinpoint the Exact Source of Back or Neck Pain? If you’ve ever dealt with nagging back or neck pain, you know how much it can affect daily life. Sitting through a workday, getting a good night’s sleep, or even enjoying the activities you love — pain makes everything harder. ...

03/03/2022

Please join us in welcoming licensed massage therapist Rebecca Lloyd-Jones to New York Pain Medicine!

Rebecca graduated from Swedish Institute in 2011, and has been a licensed massage therapist for over 10 years. Her massage integrates different modalities and techniques (myofascial release, sports, prenatal, neuromuscular therapy, trigger point therapy, shiatsu) to address each client's various needs. Her hands are strong yet compassionate. For the last 10 years she has worked in the pain management milieu in conjunction with medical and other therapy practitioners providing medical massage services. Her goal is to bring bodies to a more balanced state while recovering from injury, surgery, stress, acute or chronic pain.

09/16/2021

Indeed, the poster, presented at the virtual 2021 annual meeting of the American Academy of Pain Medicine, suggested the “vast majority” of individuals with chronic pain do not have access to pain specialists for their health care.

At New York Pain Medicine and Physical Therapy, we provide comprehensive treatment to fulfill those needs. Please call the office 212-245-7900 to schedule an appointment.

09/08/2021

In this opinion piece, Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), discusses how the 93,000 drug overdose deaths of 2020 represent a horrifying increase of 30% from the previous year.

If you're suffering with op**te dependence, help is available. Call NYPM at 212-245-7900 and schedule an appointment.

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08/12/2021

In the August 2020 edition of Pain Medicine News, Study Shows Patients’ Cannabis Use for Musculoskeletal Pain.

This Toronto based study is interesting, enrolling 1000 patients. The mechanisms by which cannabis is working is outlined below. One of the limitations to the study is dosing variabilities of product. Therefore, it's recommended to get cannabis products from a NYS dispensary. For more information, please contact our office 212-245-7900.

“Various cannabinoid receptors are found in OA cartilage and synovium, including cannabinoid receptor 1 and 2 , and endocannabinoids are increased in OA synovial fluid compared to normal controls,” Dr. Leroux said. “Activation of cannabinoid receptors CB1 and CB2 reduces pain and inflammation, and modifies cellular activities in various models of inflammatory arthritis. In models of OA, endocannabinoid pathway modulators, pure cannabinoids and synthetics also reduce pain and modulate inflammation.”