New Jersey Physiatrist, NJ Physiatrist

Many people are unaware in New Jersey that there is a special branch of medicine specifically dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of physical disabilities, such as herniated discs, neck and back pain, low back pain, sciatica—and the list goes on. We provide the highest level of non-surgical care for back disorders and pain using physical therapy, sports medicine, orthopedics, medical massage, and chiropractic as necessary. In our beautifully centrally located offices, you don’t need a prescription because our doctors are right here to serve you. Most insurance plans are accepted and no outside prescription by your doctor is necessary. The only thing you need to be concerned with is feeling better and getting on with your busy life. This treatment has the potential to change your life in a very positive way.

Physiatrists are doctors who are certified as specialists in rehabilitation medicine by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. The area of medicine they practice is called "physiatry." They treat virtually all types of musculoskelatel pain including neck and back pain, shoulder, knee, hip, elbow, and wrist pain.

What is so special about these specialists? After completing medical school and obtaining an Medical Doctor degree, they study four more years and take two extra examinations, one written and one oral. The purpose of this extra training is to make sure that Physiatrists are focused on the patient as a whole person. Most physicians deal with illness and possible threats to life. The Physiatrists deals with functional loss and threats to living fully -- the physical conditions remaining after initial medical or surgical treatment.

The Physiatrists often coordinates a team of other health professionals in developing and carrying out a comprehensive rehabilitation plan.

This rehabilitation team may include physical therapists, massage therapists and chiropractors and neurologists.

The Physiatrists success comes through a team effort where the patient is an integral part of the team process. Each improvement in function, however subtle, can significantly improve the life of a patient.

What is so special about these doctors? After completing medical school and obtaining a Medical degree, they study four more years and take two extra examinations, one written and one oral. The purpose of this extra training is to make sure that Physiatrists are focused on the patient as a whole person. Most physicians deal with illness and possible threats to life. The Physiatrists deals with functional loss and threats to living fully -- the physical conditions remaining after initial medical or surgical treatment.

The Physiatrists often coordinates a team of other health professionals in developing and carrying out a comprehensive rehabilitation plan. This work is predominately hands-on physical therapy, medical massage therapy, and/or chiropractic treatment as necessary.

This rehabilitation team may include physical therapists, massage therapists and chiropractors, neurologists, and orthopedists.

The Physiatrists success comes through a team effort where the patient is an integral part of the team process. Each improvement in function, however subtle, can significantly improve the life of a patient in a very big way.