Knee Pain Treatment in New York City
Precise diagnosis. Targeted rehabilitation. Get your knees moving freely again at Back and Body Medical in Midtown Manhattan.
Knee Pain Treatment at Back and Body Medical
About Our NYC Knee Pain Practice
Back and Body Medical is a multidisciplinary clinic at 133 E 58th St, Suite 708, New York, NY 10022. We treat knee pain across the full spectrum — from acute ligament and meniscus injuries to chronic conditions including osteoarthritis, patellar tendinopathy, and IT band syndrome — using a coordinated conservative approach.
Knee pain is one of the most common reasons New Yorkers limit their physical activity. Whether it comes from running in Central Park, playing basketball, navigating subway stairs, or the gradual onset of arthritis, knee pain is highly treatable with the right combination of diagnosis and targeted rehabilitation.
Knee Conditions We Treat
- Ligament sprains and tears — ACL, PCL, MCL, and LCL injuries from sports and accidents
- Meniscus injuries — acute tears from twisting and degenerative tears from wear
- Patellar tendinopathy — jumper’s knee from overuse in running and jumping sports
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome — runner’s knee from poor patellar tracking
- IT band syndrome — lateral knee pain common in runners and cyclists
- Knee osteoarthritis — degenerative joint disease causing stiffness, pain, and reduced function
- Bursitis — knee bursa inflammation
- Post-surgical rehabilitation — recovery following ACL reconstruction, meniscectomy, and knee replacement
Our Diagnostic Approach
On-site X-ray assesses bony alignment, joint space, and structural changes — particularly valuable for evaluating osteoarthritis severity and post-traumatic injuries.
NCV testing differentiates knee pain with a lumbar nerve component from true knee pathology when relevant symptoms are present.
Dr Shan Sivendra MD
Medical Doctor & Practice Director
Practicing in New York since 1995. Certified acupuncturist. Director of House Physicians at St. Barnabas Medical Center. Board-certified with a focus on pain management and conservative rehabilitation.
📍 133 E 58th St, Ste 708
New York, NY 10022
🕒 Mon–Fri, 10am–7pm
🏥 Knee Pain Treatments at Back and Body Medical NYC
Our knee pain plans combine manual therapy, rehabilitation, and advanced treatments to achieve genuine tissue healing and long-term functional recovery.
🏃 Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation
The cornerstone of most knee pain treatment — addressing muscular imbalances, movement dysfunction, and biomechanical factors that drive knee injury and prevent recovery. Progressive, sport-specific rehabilitation at every stage.
🦴 Chiropractic Care
Assessment and treatment of the knee joint, hip, and lumbar spine — addressing the full kinetic chain contributing to knee pain, including common hip and lumbar contributors that are often overlooked.
🖐 Active Release Techniques (ART)
Specific soft tissue release targeting the quadriceps, hamstrings, IT band, and patellar tendon — freeing adhesions and restoring normal tissue quality and joint mechanics.
🔧 Graston Technique
Instrument-assisted mobilisation breaking down scar tissue and fascial restrictions in the knee and surrounding structures — particularly effective for chronic tendinopathy and IT band syndrome.
💡 Class IV Laser Therapy
Reduces knee inflammation, accelerates tendon and ligament healing, and provides drug-free pain relief — valuable for both acute injuries and chronic degenerative conditions.
🧘 Acupuncture
Clinically supported for knee osteoarthritis and chronic knee pain — reducing inflammation and supporting the body’s natural healing processes.
💉 Trigger Point Injections
For knee pain with a significant muscular trigger point component — targeted injections enable rehabilitation to progress more effectively.
🌀 Spinal Decompression
For knee symptoms with a lumbar nerve root component — addressing the spine reduces referred symptoms into the leg and knee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can knee pain be treated without surgery?
The majority of knee conditions respond well to conservative care. Even many ACL injuries, meniscus tears, and osteoarthritis cases achieve excellent outcomes without surgery. Surgery is generally reserved for significant structural instability or cases that haven’t responded to adequate conservative treatment.
Can you help with knee pain from running in NYC?
Yes — running injuries are a large part of our caseload. We assess running biomechanics, training load, and muscular function to identify why the knee is being overloaded and build a plan that allows you to return to running without recurrence.
Do I need a referral?
No referral needed. Call 212-371-2000 or book online.
Can you help with knee pain from arthritis?
Yes. While we cannot reverse arthritic changes, we can significantly reduce pain, improve function, and slow progression through targeted rehabilitation, laser, and acupuncture.
Coordinated Knee Pain Care in Midtown Manhattan
Knee pain rarely exists in isolation — the hip, lumbar spine, and ankle all influence knee mechanics. Our team assesses and treats the full kinetic chain in a coordinated plan. Schedule your knee pain evaluation today.
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