Chronic neck pain affects millions of adults, and it is one of the most common reasons patients seek medical care. Problems like arthritis, a herniated disc, muscle strain, nerve compression, or headache-related nerve irritation are common culprits. When left unaddressed, this persistent pain can interfere with work, sleep, exercise, and everyday activities. Many patients assume that all neck pain is caused by a pinched nerve or that surgery is the only solution. In reality,

Think it's a disc problem? Learn how SI joint dysfunction causes hip and back pain, and explore diagnosis and treatment options at Groth Pain & Spine.

Struggling with chronic neck or back pain? Learn how radiofrequency ablation (RFA) at Groth Pain & Spine offers long-lasting, non-surgical relief in Long Island.

Do you struggle with pain or limited mobility while walking or bending, even after your knee surgery? You're not alone! A common and often overlooked clinical problem is constant knee pain, even after surgery. In fact, some patients continue to experience pain after knee replacement due to nerve-related pain, inflammation, soft tissue irritation, or persistent sensitization of pain pathways. At Groth Pain and Spine, our focus is on identifying the true source of pain and prov

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is an advanced, minimally invasive treatment option for patients with chronic pain that has not responded to conservative care, injections, or even prior surgery. Unlike medications or injections that target inflammation in a specific area, spinal cord stimulation works by changing how pain signals are transmitted through the spinal cord. For carefully selected patients, it can provide long-lasting relief from otherwise debilitating nerve-related

Epidural steroid injections (ESIs) are one of the most commonly performed procedures in interventional pain management. They are frequently used to treat neck, back, and radiating nerve pain caused by conditions such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and sciatica. Despite being widely used, many patients feel uncertain or anxious before their first injection. Questions about safety, effectiveness, and what the procedure actually involves are extremely common. At Groth Pain

Learn about sciatica symptoms, causes, and treatments, including epidural injections and minimally invasive procedures for lasting relief.

Learn what a pain management doctor does, what conditions they treat, and how interventional procedures can relieve chronic pain and improve function.