Pain Management in NJ
Pain Management Care You Can Trust
At Northeast Spine and Sports Medicine, our pain specialists, physicians, and therapists work under one roof and stay in sync, so your treatment is coordinated, personalized, and easy to access at locations across New Jersey.
Licensed, Experienced Pain Management Specialists
Our licensed pain doctors in NJ bring years of clinical experience to every case, delivering specialized care within an integrated practice that serves patients throughout the state.
Integrated, Patient-Centered Approach
Pain management, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and sports medicine all coordinate here. Your providers build one individualized plan focused on lasting relief, restored function, and your long-term recovery goals.
Convenient Locations Across NJ
We have offices across Ocean and Monmouth County, plus additional locations throughout New Jersey. Consistent, high-quality care stays close to home and is easy to keep up with.
What Is Pain Management?
Pain management is medically supervised care focused on diagnosing and treating the source of chronic or acute pain. It goes beyond simply taking medication, drawing on a custom, multi-modal approach designed to deliver lasting relief.
When Is Pain Management Recommended?
Pain management is often an option for chronic pain, recovery after an injury, lingering post-surgical pain, nerve-related conditions, and musculoskeletal disorders. Care fits every stage, too, whether you have lived with pain for years or you are just starting to notice symptoms now.
Conditions Treated with Pain Management
Our team diagnoses and treats a wide range of conditions, including:
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Back and neck pain
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Joint pain
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Nerve pain
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Arthritis
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Herniated discs
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Sports injuries
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Pain from work or auto accidents
Our Pain Management Approach
Every patient starts with a thorough evaluation, followed by a personalized treatment plan and ongoing adjustments as you improve.
Comprehensive Evaluation
Your provider reviews your pain history, performs a physical examination, and studies your diagnostic findings to pinpoint the root cause of your pain and shape an evidence-based care plan.
Personalized Treatment Planning
Your provider builds a plan around your diagnosis and recovery goals. This plan may draw on interventional procedures, medication management, physical therapy coordination, and other modalities.
Ongoing Care and Adjustment
Your plan evolves as you do, with regular reassessments and adjustments that keep improving your pain levels, daily function, and overall quality of life throughout your treatment.
Meet Our Pain Management Providers
Our team is made up of experienced specialists who put patient-centered care first. We help people across New Jersey move past pain and back to the lives they want to lead.
Stacey Franz, DO
Sports Medicine & Pain Management
Dr. Stacey Franz is a fellowship-trained medical physician with board certification in both Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine.
Alan Guy, MD
Sports Medicine & Pain Management
Dr. Alan Guy specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Guy's medical interests include Interventional Pain Management, Sports Medicine, Musculoskeletal Medicine, Electrodiagnostics, and Regenerative Injection Therapy (RIT).
Kevin K. Hsu, MD
Sports Medicine & Pain Management
Dr. Hsu understands that most musculoskeletal problems are successfully treated without surgery. Therefore, he utilizes an integrated approach along with focused pain management to enable his patients to be pain free and experience a healthier future.
Michael Ra, DO
Sports Medicine & Pain Management
Michael Ra, DO, MPT is an ACGME accredited physician who is Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, as well as Pain Medicine. Dr. Ra is a highly skilled interventional physiatrist who treats patients with orthopedic concerns, non-surgically.
Mina Shenouda, MD
Sports Medicine & Pain Management
Dr. Mina Shenouda is fellowship trained in Spine and Sports Medicine and residency trained in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R...
Roy Taborda, MD
Sports Medicine & Pain Management
Dr. Alan Guy specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Guy's medical interests include Interventional Pain Management, Sports Medicine, Musculoskeletal Medicine, Electrodiagnostics, and Regenerative Injection Therapy (RIT).
Michael J. Verde, M.D., D.C.
Sports Medicine & Pain Management
Michael J. Verde, M.D., D.C. is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician with subspecialties in Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine.
Hear from Our Patients
Patients share how Northeast Spine and Sports Medicine helped them move better, hurt less, and get back to daily life.
Always There for You
Denise Duszczak
Expert Care, Fast Relief
Karen Bennett
Experts Who Care: You Matter Here
Michele Whalen
Frequently Asked Questions
What Does a Pain Management Doctor Do?
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Is Pain Management the Same as Taking Pain Medication?
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Locations We Serve
Northeast Spine and Sports Medicine offers pain management care across Ocean and Monmouth Counties, with more locations throughout New Jersey.
Related Specialties
Pain management works best as part of a coordinated care approach. Explore the specialties that pair with it to support whole-patient recovery and long-term results.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy complements pain management by rebuilding the strength, mobility, and movement that chronic pain takes away, with referrals coordinated across specialties as one unified plan.
Sports Medicine
Sports medicine works alongside pain management to treat pain from athletic and musculoskeletal injuries, using a team-based approach to help patients return to activity and peak performance.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy supports patients in managing pain during daily activities and in building adaptive strategies for work, home, and independence, all coordinated here.
Start Your Path to Pain Relief Today
Schedule your pain management appointment today. Your care is personalized, your team is experienced, and lasting relief is within reach.
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