Pain Medicine Physicians Manasquan

Pain Medicine Physicians operates a full-service medical practice with two offices: one at 194 Main St. in Millburn and one at 2701 Highway 70 in Manasquan. The practice says its aim is to keep patients healthy, that it puts patients first, and that it works to create a caring, supportive setting. It also states that it was voted one of Jersey Choice Top Doctors in 2016, 2017 and 2018, and it describes the Millburn office as a premier medical facility. New patients call 973-671-4476, and existing patients are asked to call 973-467-1466. The Millburn office is open Monday to Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and weekends by appointment. Bills can be paid online, and the practice does not accept Medicaid, NJ Health or Community Plans.

The pain management side of the practice addresses joint, muscle and other body pain, including neck pain, back pain, failed back syndrome, complex regional pain syndrome, disc herniation, facet syndrome, sacroiliitis, and hip and knee pain. Non-procedural options include acupuncture, joint injections, laser therapy for pain, platelet rich plasma therapy, osteopathic manipulation, prolotherapy and spine treatment. The practice also lists PRP for pain and hair loss among its services.

Interventional procedures are a major part of the offering. These include epidural and facet injections, discograms, IDET, Disc FX, the Tenex procedure, percutaneous discectomy (which removes part of a disc through a needle), radio frequency ablation, stellate and lumbar sympathetic blocks, trigger point injections and SI joint injections. For spinal cord stimulation, a trial is done before any implant is placed. The site lists this treatment for conditions including failed back syndrome, complex regional pain syndrome, post herpetic neuralgia, diabetic neuropathy, epidural fibrosis and arachnoiditis, among others.

The medical spa at the Millburn office offers Botox Cosmetic for forehead worry lines, lines between the eyebrows, smile lines, laugh lines and crow's feet. Treatment is given as small injections directly into the area, and an ice pack or anesthetic cream can be applied beforehand on request. The practice states that smoothing lasts up to four months, with visible improvement expected over the following month. Restylane injections are also offered to reduce the signs of aging, with consultations available to talk through whether a person is a good candidate. Platelet rich plasma consultations cover how the therapy fits with other treatments, treatment goals, insurance coverage and costs.

Interventional pain medicine positioned between conservative therapy and invasive surgery, with the practice stating that it puts patients first.