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Few things are worse than lying awake in bed because your legs hurt. If leg cramps are keeping you awake and disrupting your rest, consulting a specialist to determine and address the cause is your best course of action. At Progressive Spine & Sports Medicine in Ramsey, New Jersey, our...
These days, it seems like all kinds of ailments can be treated with Botox®. Botox is approved to treat fine lines and wrinkles, excessive sweating, overactive bladder, and more. If you suffer from chronic migraines caused by muscle tension or nerve pain, Botox injections might be able to prevent or...
Leg cramps that are persistent and chronic are often a sign of a problem with the vein in your legs not providing proper circulation. In most cases, constant cramps in your legs are a red flag that you’re dealing with venous insufficiency. At Progressive Spine & Sports Medicine in Ramsey,...
Do you suffer from constant pain in one or both knees? Depending on the cause of your pain, acupuncture might be able to provide you with lasting relief. At Progressive Spine & Sports Medicine in Ramsey, New Jersey, our board-certified pain specialists assess your knee pain, determine the cause, and...
Spider veins can be aesthetically unpleasing, but they don’t pose any serious danger to your health. They can easily be removed with sclerotherapy, but does this method require repeat treatments? At Progressive Spine & Sports Medicine in Ramsey, New Jersey, our board-certified vein specialist will assess your vein condition, prescribe...
Veins in your legs must be able to stand up to the highest pressure of any veins in your body. Your circulatory system pumps blood all the way through your body, including down to your toes and back up to your heart. Gravity and pressure can make this job harder,...
When it comes to back pain, doctors and patients aim to avoid surgery until it’s truly necessary. The recovery for spinal surgery can be long and intense, and you might not be ready to commit to such a procedure. Depending on what’s causing your back pain, regular injections might be...
The neck is responsible for supporting the head, providing blood flow, and protecting the nerves that feed into the brain. When a part of the neck becomes inflamed and painful, it can lead to numerous symptoms, including headaches. A specialist can help determine whether your chronic neck pain is connected...
Herniated discs are among the most common causes of lower back pain. Although your herniated disc may heal on its own, severely slipped discs can lead to persistent pain, loss of mobility, and other symptoms. If you have concerns about a herniated disc, a specialist can assess the damage and...
Gout, a common form of inflammatory arthritis, has troubled people for hundreds of years. Although there is no cure, a doctor can help you effectively manage the symptoms and reduce flare-ups. If your symptoms persist despite lifestyle and dietary changes, corticosteroid injections can be used to relieve inflammation and pain. ...
Leg pain from venous issues is a common challenge. Understanding what causes leg vein pain will help you communicate with your doctor and choose the best path forward for dealing with vein-related leg cramps, heaviness, and swelling. At Progressive Spine and Sports Medicine in Ramsey, New Jersey, our team of...
What is causing your neck to hurt all the time? It could be something as simple as a lifestyle issue you need to fix or as obscure as a relatively rare disease causing pain radiating from the cervical spine. At Progressive Spine & Sports Medicine in Ramsey, New Jersey, we...
Chronic lower back pain is notoriously difficult to treat. If you have been struggling with treatment after treatment that just isn't returning results, it might be time to consider a spinal cord stimulator (SCS). How safe and effective are these devices? The key is having a certified professional complete your...
Approximately 10% of the population suffers from hip pain, and the prevalence only increases with age. Injury, overuse, and arthritis can all cause chronic, debilitating pain, lowering your mobility and quality of life. Luckily, an intense and expensive hip replacement isn’t your only option; there are minimally invasive treatments to...
The veins in your legs have to withstand the most pressure of any in the body. Your circulatory system is affected by gravity and pressure, and your legs and feet have to carry a lot of the load when pumping blood back to your heart. At Progressive Spine & Sports...
Athletes need to work at peak performance and recover quickly when an injury forces them from the field, track, or court. One of the fastest-growing areas of sports treatments is the field of regenerative medicine, which uses the building blocks of our bodies to spur cellular turnover and restoration. At Progressive Spine...
Leg cramps can put a damper on your day and startle you unpleasantly from sleep. If you get leg cramps frequently, you may be able to pinpoint the cause as something to do with your lifestyle. However, cramps in your legs also can be a sign that you are develop[ing...
Chronic low back pain plagues hundreds of thousands of Americans, but treatment options are limited without turning to surgery. However, even if pain management treatments like chiropractic manipulation don’t work, there are still plenty of alternative treatments to try, including injectables. At Progressive Spine and Sports Medicine in Ramsey, New Jersey, our...
Hip pain after 40 can typically be attributed to one of five main causes. Each is directly tied to what happens to your body as you age, but your health, medications, activity levels, and lifestyle can all affect what type of chronic or acute hip pain you might end up...
Chronic knee pain can prevent you from living your best life, whether you’re an injured athlete, an aging senior, or have suffered an injury to the knee structure. Surgery isn’t the only road to recovery; you may be able to benefit from treatments that are minimally invasive instead. At Progressive...
Chronic pain can really get you down, whether you’re suffering from migraine, arthritis, nerve pain, or disorders that cause constant or intermittent pain across your body, like fibromyalgia. At Progressive Spine & Sports Medicine in Ramsey, New Jersey, our expert physicians provide a range of pain management options, including using Botox for migraine and...
Stubborn pain and inflammation that keep you away from the field, court, or track can be frustrating and threaten to derail your career. Fluid Flow™ leverages the power of amniotic fluid to promote healing and reduce inflammation. At Progressive Spine & Sports Medicine in Ramsey, New Jersey, Dr. Kevin McElroy and Dr. Steven...
The human body is capable of healing tremendous injuries, and modern medicine has allowed doctors to improve the quality and speed of the healing process. Though you might not need help from a doctor to perform surgery for an ACL tear, a specialist can help ensure that the injury heals...
Your blood circulates through your body, from the heart to your extremities and back again. When veins are compromised, it’s hard for the blood to flow back to the heart. Pressure builds up as blood pools and makes veins visible through the skin. These are known as spider veins. At...
Tendonitis (also called tendinitis) is a chronic inflammation of the tendons, which connect muscles to bones. When a tendon is stretched, torn, or separated from the bone, surgery may be needed to repair the damage and reduce pain. However, for many people, tendonitis isn’t the result of one event, but...
Sports medicine has developed as a specialized subset of healthcare that focuses on helping athletes reach their full performance potential and recover swiftly and fully after injury. performance. A sports medicine specialist can utilize a broad range of approaches to restore function and minimize pain. At Progressive Spine & Sports...
Our hips, back, and knees bear the brunt of our weight, which makes them some of the first joints to break down with age. Once the degeneration begins, there’s no way to reverse it. However, body mechanics can help you learn how to bear your weight better, taking stress off...
As a field, regenerative medicine is finally hitting its stride and reaching more athletes who need it most. Among those treatments is Fluid Flow™, which uses amniotic fluid to promote healing. Many athletes are beginning to turn to Fluid Flow Therapy to help them get back in the game, and...
Injuries between male and female athletes vary for multiple reasons. Male athletes tend to play more contact sports and get concussions and severe collision injuries. However, women are more likely to suffer a higher cumulative total of injuries over their career. At Progressive Spine & Sports Medicine in Ramsey, New...
Herniated discs aren’t just for the elderly; in fact, they are most common in people between the ages of 30-50. Herniation can be incredibly painful and make you wonder if you’ll ever be the same again. Fortunately, most herniations can be resolved with minimally invasive techniques. At Progressive Spine &...
An estimated 10% of adults will suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), making it the most common form of entrapment neuropathy, which occurs when peripheral nerves are compressed while traveling through narrow spaces, such as the wrist. At Progressive Spine & Sports Medicine in Ramsey, New Jersey, our board-certified vein...
An estimated 0.3% of people experience whiplash every year, caused by falls, sports injuries, and accidents. This small percentage adds up to a large number of people -- approximately one million per year. Neck pain caused by whiplash can persist for months, even years. If you’ve recently suffered a fall...
At the bottom of your body, your legs bear your weight and are under pressure. Gravity is always pulling blood down, and then that blood must be pumped back up to complete its circuit through your body. Damage to leg veins can lead to a spidery appearance of faint-colored lines...
Chronic spine pain that hasn’t responded well to their treatments may mean you need extra help in the form of spinal injections to send medication directly to the site of your pain. Steroid injections are what is known as an interventional pain management technique and can reduce inflammation and pain...
When people think of ultrasounds, they often think of babies and expectant parents looking forward to seeing their child for the first time on a tiny screen. However, ultrasounds are a powerful diagnostic tool, and musculoskeletal ultrasounds can be used to thoroughly examine your muscles, tendons, and joints in real...
Herniated discs, also called “slipped” discs, are a prevalent issue among adults. Slipped discs are most common in people between the ages of 30-50. However, anyone can suffer from a herniated disc, and the symptoms are often extremely painful. At Progressive Spine & Sports Medicine in Ramsey, New Jersey, our...
Modern life can be a pain in the neck. Driving, hunching over screens, and carrying heavy backpacks are usual issues behind aching necks and shoulders. However, a few conditions aren’t discussed as heavily, since they aren’t as common as their counterparts. At Progressive Spine & Sports Medicine in Ramsey, New...
The pressure that veins in your legs withstand is immense. Over time, the veins can become compromised, causing them to bulge, swell, and feel hot and/or painful. Left untreated, these varicose veins can cause serious health issues. At Progressive Spine & Sports Medicine in Ramsey, New Jersey, our board-certified vein...
Back pain can be acute as a result of an accident or injury, or they can be chronic, related to nerve compression, disc injury, or damage to the bones of your spine. A steroid-based epidural injection can offer some relief. At Progressive Spine & Sports Medicine in Ramsey, New Jersey,...
Chronic low back pain can make getting out of bed in the morning a Herculean task and staying upright all day a feat of endurance. Chronic pain shouldn’t stop you from living your best life, nor should it drive you into premature spinal surgery. At Progressive Spine and Sports Medicine...
Chronic hip pain can make it difficult to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, and even sleep at night. The causes of chronic hip pain can vary, and finding out exactly why you hurt is key to reducing your pain so you can live a happy productive life. At Progressive Spine...
Are you constantly suffering from pain that is resistant to many conservative or traditional treatments? It’s time to embrace the world of regenerative medicine and find out what stem cell therapy can do for your chronic pain. Progressive Spine & Sports Medicine is located in Ramsey, New Jersey. Dr. Kevin...
Is your neck pain negatively impacting your quality of life? It could be time to seek the help of a physical therapist. Whether you have whiplash from an auto accident, or “tech neck” from staring at a screen all day, physical therapy can restore motion and relieve pain. Progressive Spine...
Does your neck hurt every time you look up or down or turn your head? Are you suffering from back pain that haunts your every movement? Have your knees become harbingers of weather change, aching and cracking as you try to stay mobile? Progressive Spine & Sports Medicine is located...
According to experts, nearly 80% of Americans will experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. Though some incidences of lower back pain are resolved quickly, others can stretch into exhausting, chronic ordeals. Progressive Spine & Sports Medicine is located in Ramsey, New Jersey. Dr. Kevin McElroy and...
If you have spider veins or varicose veins, these could be a sign of venous insufficiency. Venous insufficiency affects some 40% of Americans and is typically accompanied by itching, swelling, pain, and restlessness of the legs. At Progressive Spine & Sports Medicine in Ramsey, New Jersey, our vein specialist can...
Lower back pain can be low-level and almost constant, or acute and stabbing. It can cause your arms or legs to tingle or go numb, and even affect your balance or ability to sit, stand, and walk. At Progressive Spine & Sports Medicine in Ramsey, New Jersey, pain management specialists...
Is joint pain causing you difficulties in your day-to-day life? Normal activities and work or at home can be troublesome when you are plagued by aching or stabbing pain in your joints. Fortunately, you can mitigate much of your pain with simple changes at the office or at home. At...
The veins in your legs are among those under the most pressure in your entire body. When they are compromised, they can have trouble returning blood to your heart against the power of gravity. Over time, spider veins and varicose veins can become more pronounced, and you'll want to seek...
Are you starting to have a little difficulty with your knee joints? Stiffness and pain after exercise aren’t uncommon for aging Americans, so finding modified workout routines that don’t jar your knees should be a priority. At Progressive Spine and Sports Medicine in Ramsey, New Jersey, our team of experienced...
Neck pain affects around 10% of the human population at any given time. If you are the one out of 10, you may be spinning your wheels trying to figure out what is causing your neck pain and desperately trying to find ways to cure it. At Progressive Spine &...
Most of us want to stay active as we age, but frustrating, mobility-impairing aches and pains make it more difficult. If you’re a baby boomer, you’ve no doubt encountered irritating joint pain that impairs your lifestyle and fitness. Happily, there is a simple, outpatient procedure that will relieve your joint...
Millions of people live with chronic back pain. This can affect your life in several major ways. You might miss days of work or experience a limited ability to participate in fun activities. It may be difficult to find a doctor who knows how to adequately treat your pain. Fortunately,...
Advancements in medical technology and medicine have created treatments for injury and disease that get you back to full function without pain, long recovery, or surgery. We offer regenerative medicine at Progressive Spine and Sports Medicine in Ramsey, New Jersey, which can help you heal faster than you might have...
If you have severe or chronic pain, you’re not alone. Approximately 50 million men and women experience chronic pain. 20 million live with pain so debilitating it limits their work or quality of life. But solutions are available. The secret to finding the best results is understanding the source of...
If you have back pain that lasts more than 12 weeks, your back pain is considered chronic. If the pain persists, it could cause other problems. For example, you may change the way you walk, sit, or run, and thus put undue stress on your joints and cause your body...
Varicose veins — those ropey, bulging veins that typically develop in your legs — are a common problem in the United States, affecting more than a third of the population. While you may find some comfort in the fact that you’re not alone, these numbers don’t help you resolve the...
Back pain can affect anyone, regardless of gender, age, or race. In fact, it’s the third most common reason people visit the doctor after skin issues and osteoarthritis. At Progressive Spine & Sports Medicine in Ramsey, New Jersey, we take a personalized approach to treating both acute and chronic pain...
You can develop joint pain for a variety of reasons, including sprains, tendinitis, and fibromyalgia. But, one of the most common causes is arthritis, a condition that leaves more than one in four adults in extreme joint pain. Instead of masking joint pain symptoms with medications, our experienced team at...
With New Year fast approaching, we’re sure many of you are like us, reflecting on your current health and setting some new fitness goals. But if you’re planning on spending more time in the gym in 2018, our team here at Progressive Spine & Sports Medicine encourages you to make injury...
Fibromyalgia affects about 10 million Americans. Though it’s not fully understood by the medical community, several theories exist as to what causes it. A leading idea is an abnormal activation of the central nervous system, and the way in which it regulates pain. In this particular theory, people with fibromyalgia have heightened sensitivity...
Arthritis is a broad term used to describe several dozens of conditions causing joint inflammation. At Progressive Spine & Sports Medicine, our Ramsey pain management team works with hundreds of people every year struggling with signs and symptoms of various forms of arthritis, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout. Wondering...
Your shoulders are among the most mobile joints in your body and require a coordinated balance of muscles, tendons, bones, ligaments, and nerves in order to be not only flexible but strong and stable, as well. Sometimes, your shoulder joints can become increasingly stiff, painful, and difficult to move, which...
At Progressive Spine & Sports Medicine, you can find the best of what non-surgical orthopedic and rehabilitative care has to offer all with the convenience of being under one roof. No need to jostle back and forth between your primary care doc and specialists all over town. We’ve got the experienced...
Our spinal discs (made up of a combination of cartilage, collagen, and an inner gel-like core), are sandwiched in between the bones within our spine. Contrary to popular belief, they’re not just there for shock absorption, although that is a significant role they play. Discs are also crucial for allowing safe and efficient...
If you’re like us, you probably use your phone a lot. Also, if you’re like us, you probably aren’t always aware of the posture you assume while using it (or any other tablet, laptop, or digital device). Hint: chances are, it looks something like this: Head and neck flexed down...
What kind of conditions are treated with stem cells? Stem cell therapy is at the forefront of modern medicine and has the potential to treat some diseases and conditions. Research into stem cell therapy is advancing at a rapid pace, and it is essential for us to at Progressive Spine and Sports...
Trigger point injections contain a local anesthetic and sometimes a corticosteroid and are a relatively easy and inexpensive treatment option that can provide an instant reduction in pain. In addition to the immediate pain relief, they can also provide long-term pain relief and help improve range of motion, helping patients...
A meniscus tear can be excruciating like many knee injuries is no exception. Meniscus injuries are one of the most common injuries to the knee cartilage. The meniscus is the piece of cartilage that stabilizes and cushions. The knee joint protects the bones from rubbing against each other. Twisting the knee can...
If you’re suffering from chronic back pain, you’re not alone. Each year millions of people experience back pain symptoms ranging from mild to debilitating. The good news is that there are many things you can do to alleviate your pain, from strengthening core muscles to making sure you don’t sit...
At Progressive Spine and Sports Medicine, our multidisciplinary team is always on the hunt for new ways to bring medical innovation to our patients from the Bergen County area. That’s why we’re proud to offer an advanced, effective, and non-surgical treatment — Radiofrequency Ablation —for people living with Varicose Veins. What Are Varicose Veins? Varicose veins are superficial veins...
The Ramsey, New Jersey physician duo Dr. Kevin McElroy and Dr. Steven Ferrer of Progressive Spine & Sports Medicine are known for bringing the latest advances in physical medicine and rehabilitation to Bergen County and its’ surrounding areas. In addition to our orthopedic services and sports injury services, our team is now proud to offer a new...
As a respected multidisciplinary pain relief clinic in Ramsey, Progressive Spine and Sports Medicine stays on the leading edge of medical innovation. Our team, led by Dr. Steven Ferrer and Dr. Kevin McElroy, provides people from the Bergen County area minimally invasive treatments for a variety of pain conditions including treatments for Leg Pain. One condition...
Are your legs frequently painful and achy? We encourage you to visit our comprehensive Pain Management clinic in Ramsey, NJ, serving Ramsey and surrounding Bergen County communities. We’re one of the few places in the area offering Radiofrequency Ablation, an innovative and minimally invasive treatment used for spider veins, varicose veins, and leg...
Dr. Steven Ferrer and Dr. Kevin McElroy are proud to offer Radiofrequency Ablation as part of their list of interdisciplinary treatment options at Progressive Spine and Sports Medicine in Ramsey, NJ. While we use it most frequently for the treatment of varicose veins and spider veins, Radiofrequency Ablation can also provide relief to people living with...
Video Transcript | Are Stem Cells The Future of Pain Management? Dr. Who: Where you see the future of pain management as it pertains to stem cells? Dr. Kevin McElroy: So It’s one of the main tools in our chest to try to help patients who are struggling with narcotics or...
Video Transcript | Tips For Sedentary Jobs & Ergonomics? Dr. Who: So, Let’s talk about sedentary jobs, like office work. How should a person who works behind a desk set up their workspace to make it less taxing on their body? Dr. Kevin McElroy: Good Question, because obviously a lot of...
Video Transcript | Your Leg Pain Could Be Caused By Vascular Issues Dr. Kevin McElroy: So, something we started doing recently that’s really exciting to our patients is treating symptoms in the legs: cramping, pain, burning, tingling. A lot of times it’s attributed to the back, and a spine issue,...
Video Transcript | Should You Use Ice or Heat To Heal Injuries? Dr. Who: For the weekend warriors, such as myself, who get knicked up during the weekend from doing team sports like hockey or spartan races – please put this controversy to bed once and for all: When do...
Are you a runner? Does your sport involve a lot of jumping, pivoting, and sprinting? Or, has your knee simply been bothering you for a while, and you’re not exactly sure what to do about it? At Progressive Spine & Sports Medicine in Ramsey, our northern New Jersey pain management team,...
At Progressive Spine & Sports Medicine, serving Ramsey and other Northern New Jersey communities, we’ve helped hundreds of patients recover from a wide variety of upper extremity health problems, including a lesser-known condition called ulnar nerve compression (or entrapment). Origin, Anatomy & Function of the Ulnar Nerve Have you ever...
You may have heard of ACL & MCL tears being a “career-ruining injury” back in the day for football players, soccer players, basketball players, and other athletes. Fortunately, recent advances in both diagnostic and therapeutic techniques have allowed many people suffering from ACL & MCL tears to enjoy full or...
Physical therapy (PT) is a diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative branch of healthcare that uses a variety of non-invasive and drug-free techniques and tools to facilitate healing primarily within the musculoskeletal and neurological systems. Physical therapists are licensed and board-certified clinicians who have extensive education and training. Most physical therapists are now...
Hip flexor strains are a common injury among athletes. At Progressive Spine & Sports Medicine, our Northern New Jersey pain management team, led by Dr. Steven Ferrer and Dr. Kevin McElroy, offers a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic tools to help people suffering from this muscle injury recover as quickly and as...
Another school year is upon us here in Northern New Jersey, and if your family is anything like all of ours, then we know your kids don’t have the time to struggle with pain and stiffness related to a back injury. That’s why our team here at Progressive Spine & Sports...
If you’ve never heard of Morton’s neuroma, you’re not alone. At Progressive Spine & Sports Medicine in Ramsey, NJ, our interdisciplinary pain management team has helped hundreds of people get back on their feet after struggling with pain and dysfunction caused by this relatively unheard of condition. What is Morton’s Neuroma? Also...
If you’re ever in pain, what do you do? Do you take a few pills, ignore the issue, or consult with a physical therapist? At Progressive Spine & Sports Medicine in Ramsey, New Jersey, we strongly encourage you to choose the latter! Our experienced and highly trained physical therapy team offers plenty of...
At Progressive Spine & Sports Medicine in Ramsey, NJ, we offer some of the leading non-surgical and orthopedic services in our area for people living with acute and chronic pain conditions. Dr. Steven Ferrer and Dr. Kevin McElroy are proud to offer electromyography and nerve conduction testing among many of our advanced diagnostic and...
Fall season is in full swing, which means fall sports season is in full swing, too! If you have student athletes in your house, then you should be aware of the following common injuries that tend to occur this time of year. Common Falls Sport Injuries Seen in Student Athletes Whether your...
Do you have acute or chronic pain in a joint or muscle? If so, you may benefit from a drug-free and non-invasive pain relieving technique called transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, otherwise known as TENS. How TENS Works Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) can help relieve symptoms of pain from a...
Alternatively known as “runner’s knee,” “jumper’s knee,” or “patellar overload syndrome,” patellofemoral pain syndrome is a condition we see a lot of around here at our Ramsey NJ comprehensive pain management practice. While it can be painful and debilitating, this condition is treatable and typically responds well to conservative management. What is Patellofemoral Pain...
The word “stenosis,” derived from the Ancient Greek for “narrow,” is used to describe an abnormal reduction in the diameter of certain structures within the human body. Spinal stenosis, which most commonly occurs in people over the age of 50, can occur in the center of the spine, in the spaces...
Change is a given when it comes to a woman’s body preparing for or recovering from a pregnancy. But sometimes, these physical changes, as well as the stress of delivery (either vaginal or via C-section) can lead to pain and dysfunction in the spine, pelvis, and hips. At Progressive Spine...
There are hundreds of different types of arthritis, which is a broad term used to describe joint inflammation. Rheumatoid arthritis, one of the most common arthritic conditions (along with osteoarthritis and gout), is a type of autoimmune disorder affecting over 1.3 million Americans and an estimated 1% of the global population according...
The fall and winter months offer tons of leisure and recreational activities. Here are 5 ways to make sure your back stays healthy enough to enjoy them: 1. USE GOOD BODY MECHANICS. What do you need for a successful morning of snow shoveling? Try a good pair of gloves, proper...
It’s that time of year to be on the look out for slippery ice patches! When you lose your balance on an icy or slippery surface, your nervous system triggers an automatic reflex response to prevent you from falling. Part of this response involves a protective tensing up of the postural...
The shoulder is a highly mobile joint which requires the intricate coordination of many joints, bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments in order to work properly, but accidents, poor posture, repetitive trauma, and overuse can easily disrupt it. Common Causes of Shoulder Pain Here at Progressive Spine & Sports Medicine, our pain...
Arthritis is a general term for joint inflammation and damage. It actually refers to over 100 different conditions, however is typically used to describe the most common form,osteoarthritis, also known as OA. Like other types of arthritis, OA can affect just about any joint in the body, including spinal joints, with the neck...
The human body is capable of regenerating cells and tissue, an astounding feat which modern medicine has been able to take advantage of in order to facilitate healing and recovery from a variety of acute and chronic conditions. Here at Progressive Spine & Sports Medicine, our experienced team of healthcare...
This post is part of our ongoing series to educate fans about the injuries to their favorite athletes and when they might expect them to return to play. If you have questions about your sports injury, call us at 201-962-9199 or learn more about our Sports Medicine or Sports Rehabilitation services. Mets Pitcher Matt Harvey’s Thoracic Outlet Syndrome...
Back pain doesn’t have to mean a lifetime of suffering. Most causes of back pain can be treated nonsurgically with excellent results. The cornerstone of that treatment is physical therapy. That’s why we’re happy to present this information – in hopes that it will help you live pain free. Aside from...
This post is part of our ongoing series to educate fans about the injuries to their favorite athletes and when they might expect them to return to play. If you have questions about your sports injury, call us at 201-962-9199 or learn more about our Sports Medicine or Sports Rehabilitation services in Bergen County, NJ. Mets Pitcher Jacob...
William Paranto, Director of Physical Therapy at Progressive Spine & Sports Medicine, was recently interviewed by Physical Therapy Software provider, FreePT as part of their “Expert Interview Series”. In the interview, William talks about his treatment philosophy, his favorite patient success story, his advice for today’s Physical Therapy students, and more! We’re very...
Physical therapy shouldn’t just be ice packs and heating pads. At Progressive Spine and Sports Medicine in Ramsey, NJ we offer a variety of state of the art physical therapy techniques. That’s why we’re happy to present this information – in hopes that it will help you live pain free....
Many people have heard of Botox for its cosmetic applications, but it has also been shown to have a number of benefits for pain conditions. Some of the most dramatic pain-relieving effects from Botox have been shown to occur with chronic migraine headaches. That’s why we’re happy to present this...
Back pain doesn’t have to mean a lifetime of suffering. Most causes of back pain can be treated nonsurgically with excellent results. That’s why we’re happy to present this information – in hopes that it will help you live pain free. If you struggle with low back pain, you’re in...
There’s a reason why “pain in the neck” has become an idiom – the saying hints to just how frustrating a painful neck condition can be! At Progressive Spine & Sports Medicine, home to Bergen County, NJ’s premier non-invasive pain management clinic, we work with hundreds of people just like you who...
Do you have neck pain? You are not alone. Neck pain is the third most common type of pain in the United States, according to the American Academy of Pain Medicine. If you are like most people, you want to ease your neck pain without painful, complicated, or often risky...
Progressive Spine & Sports Medicine is one of New Jersey’s most comprehensive and advanced pain management facilities. We offer non-surgical orthopedic and therapeutic care to Ramsey and the surrounding Bergen County communities. Back pain and related issues are one of the most common diagnoses our team works with; indeed, research indicates that...
Fibromyalgia is a relatively common, yet frequently misunderstood, diagnosis that affects millions of people in the United States. At Progressive Spine & Sports Medicine, our pain management doctors have worked with hundreds of men and women living with fibromyalgia who are simply looking to have a higher quality of life. We’ve seen how frustrating...
One of the most common conditions that we evaluate and treat at our Ramsey pain management clinic is a syndrome known as whiplash. In fact, it’s been estimated that as many as 2 million people or more experience this condition every year in the United States alone. Dr. Steven Ferrer...
Our Ramsey pain management doctors, Dr. Steven Ferrer and Dr. Kevin McElroy, have seen many of their patients affected by elbow pain. Epicondylitis, or inflammation of the muscles and tendons that attach to the elbow, is often the underlying cause. You may know this condition as 1 of its 2 varieties, golfer’s elbow or tennis...
Ramsey pain doctors Dr. Kevin McElroy and Dr. Steven Ferrer, along with the rest of their multidisciplinary pain team, are constantly looking for the most effective and innovative strategies to relieve acute and chronic health conditions like back pain. Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is one strategy that has grown in popularity...
With decades of combined clinical experience behind them, Ramsey pain doctorsDr. Kevin McElroy and Dr. Steven Ferrer have worked with hundreds of men and women struggling with dysfunction related to spinal stenosis. If you have recently been diagnosed with this condition or are simply wondering what’s causing your pain, then we invite you...
Shoulder bursitis is a common pain condition diagnosed and treated by our Ramsey pain doctor team, Dr. Steven Ferrer and Dr. Kevin McElroy. If you have shoulder pain, keep reading to learn more about this condition and how our multidisciplinary pain management team may be able to help you. WHAT IS SHOULDER BURSITIS? A bursa is...
Arthritis is a condition that causes inflammation within an affected joint. There are actually several types of arthritis, with osteoarthritis being the most common. In fact, according to the National Institutes of Health around 27 million people in the United States are currently living with this disease. Any joint in the body...
Choosing to undergo back surgery is not a decision to take lightly. Even minor operations require a good deal of discussion and careful consideration between the surgeon and patient beforehand. Why? Virtually any invasive procedure carries some risk for complications. Most surgeons will require their patients to exhaust conservative treatment...
Your Achilles tendon is a thick, strong band of connective tissue that attaches your calf muscle to the heel bone (calcaneus). You can feel it when you run your fingers along the lowest part of your leg, just behind the ankle. This tendon is responsible for helping control the movement and stability...
This post is part of our ongoing series to educate our patients about common injuries and how they can be treated with our nonsurgical techniques. It’s all part of our commitment to helping you live pain free. Herniated discs affect millions of Americans and is one of the leading causes...
This post is part of our ongoing series to educate fans about the injuries to their favorite athletes and when they might expect them to return to play. If you have questions about your sports injury, call us at 201-962-9199 or learn more about our Sports Medicine or Sports Rehabilitation services. NBA Point Guard Stephen Curry’s Knee Sprain...
Prevention is the most important alternative to pain management. Learning how to prevent common injuries, and taking the time to stretch appropriately can save you from years of dealing with pain. That’s why we’re happy to present this information – in hopes that it will help you live pain free. Knee...
This post is part of our ongoing series to educate our patients about common sports injuries and how they can be treated with our nonsurgical techniques. It’s all part of our commitment to helping you live pain free. Whiplash is a commonly used term, but it is not often well...
We’re happy to present our latest TV commercial for Progressive Spine and Sports Medicine.This video features our state-of-the-art medical facility in Ramsey, NJ and gives you a snapshot of our cutting edge diagnostic equipment and the hands-on approach we take with each of our patients. Unlike other doctor offices, we...
This post is part of our ongoing series to educate our patients about common sports injuries and how they can be treated with our nonsurgical techniques. It’s all part of our commitment to helping you live pain free. Tennis Elbow (also known as lateral epicondylitis) is an “overuse” injury that...
Prevention is the most important alternative to pain management. Learning how to prevent common injuries, and taking the time to stretch appropriately can save you from years of dealing with pain. That’s why we’re happy to present this information – in hopes that it will help you live pain free. Carpal...
Prevention is the most important alternative to pain management. Learning how to prevent back injuries, and taking the time to perfect your form can save you from years of dealing with pain. That’s why we’re happy to present this information – in hopes that it will help you live pain free. Exercise...
Numerous studies have confirmed the benefits of incorporating exercise into your daily routine. Working out for just 20 – 45 minutes each day can lead to tremendous improvements in your health, wellbeing and weight loss. But that doesn’t mean you need a gym membership to reap these benefits – there are many...