New York Pain Medicine Physical Therapy

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.”

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07/21/2021

Many of our clients are concerned about traveling through airports, transporting medical ma*****na. Good news!! Since March, legislation prohibits charging any individual over 21 years old carrying up to 3 ounces of ma*****na through New York airports. According to the article LAX airport has similar laws in place.

If you're interested in medical ma*****na and believe your condition qualifies, please contact our office 212-245-7900.

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05/25/2021

We truly appreciate the feedback we receive from our patients!

"Doctor Allen is a modern day magician, that in my case has been keeping me, an elderly patient, still functioning well despite 90+ years of my personal neglect. That is the short version. The medium version is that despite my surgically removed knee inner parts, a spine that has practically given up it's appointed task, and various and sundry other sources of pain and discomfort, Dr.Allen and his magic sharply pointed wand is keeping me functioning. He, with some much appreciated assistance from Caroline, is not letting me just sag and give up. And for that I am so very grateful."

05/11/2021

If you’re experiencing neck pain at the same time you have a headache, there’s a good chance your symptoms are coming from your upper or cervical spine. These headaches, called “cervicogenic,” account for 15-20% of all headaches, and often respond very well to physical therapy. Our therapist treats this condition by using proven joint mobilizations (combining elements of the Maitland Approach and Mulligan Concept) to restore the normal muscle-bone relationships. Typically, this reduces some of the pressure and pain instantly. These mobilizations are reinforced with therapeutic massage, stretches and postural stabilization exercises – to help keep you from getting headaches.

05/07/2021

Sprains, strains, and torn connective tissues are some of the common, accepted hazards of playing sports. As a physical medicine, rehabilitation, and interventional pain specialist, Dr. Douglas Allen has unique expertise addressing sports injuries. He uses time-tested therapies like physical therapy and progressive treatments like platelet-rich plasma injections to initiate a speedy recovery.

If you’re looking for a sports-specific rehabilitation program in New York, contact New York Pain Medicine online at nypainmedicine.com or over the phone at 212-245-7900 for an appointment.

05/04/2021

The piriformis muscle is a small muscle that lies deep in at the back of your hip. Stretches of the piriformis muscle can free up movement at the hip joint and relieve buttock pain. We recommend two repetitions of thirty second holds to both sides.

03/01/2021

One of the treatment options available for back pain is .

Epidural steroid injections deliver powerful anti-inflammatory medication to your spine, providing relief for several weeks to months while you heal. Selective nerve root blocks are steroid and lidocaine injections that provide more targeted pain relief at the exact site of injury.

Call us today at 212-245-7900 if you have questions or if you would like to schedule your appointment.