Overview

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R), also called physiatry, focuses on helping patients move better, feel better, and return to daily life after injury, illness, or chronic pain. At The Medical Group of New Jersey, our PM&R and pain management team treats musculoskeletal and nerve-related pain while also coordinating comprehensive rehabilitation for neurologic conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and spinal cord injury.

Our approach is conservative-first and function-focused. We combine detailed evaluation, targeted therapy plans, medication optimization, and interventional options (when appropriate) to reduce pain, improve mobility, and support lasting recovery, without rushing to surgery.

Why Choose Our PM&R / Pain Management Team?

• ✅ Function-First, Conservative Care: We prioritize safe, evidence-based, non-surgical treatments whenever possible.
• ✅ Comprehensive Rehab Expertise: Coordinated care for recovery after stroke, TBI, spinal cord injury, and major functional setbacks.
• ✅ Personalized Pain Strategies: Treatment plans tailored to your goals, activity level, and medical history.
• ✅ Interventional Options When Needed: Image-guided or targeted injections and procedures to reduce inflammation and improve function.
• ✅ Team-Based Care: Collaboration with Physical Therapy, Orthopedics, Neurology, and other specialists across our network.
• ✅ Practical, Real-World Planning: Ergonomics, work restrictions, return-to-activity guidance, and prevention strategies.

Top Conditions We Treat

Explore our most common PM&R and pain management conditions below; each links to a Clinical Patient Journey with symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term care guidance.

Low Back Pain
Mechanical or degenerative back pain causing stiffness, spasms, or limited mobility—often improved with targeted rehab and conservative care.

Sciatica / Radiculopathy
Nerve irritation or compression leading to radiating leg pain, numbness, or tingling—managed with therapy, medications, and targeted injections when needed.

Spinal Stenosis
Narrowing of the spinal canal that can cause walking-limited leg pain and weakness—treated with structured rehab and interventions, with surgical referral for severe cases.

Post-Stroke Rehabilitation
Recovery support for weakness, balance problems, speech/swallow changes, and functional limitations after stroke—improved through coordinated PT/OT/speech therapy.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Rehabilitation
Care for cognitive, balance, mood, and movement issues after concussion or more significant TBI—often requiring a multidisciplinary rehab plan.

Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
Long-term support for mobility, strength, bowel/bladder planning, spasticity, equipment needs, and independence after SCI.

Joint Pain (Shoulder, Hip, Knee, etc.)
Pain from arthritis, overuse, or injury—treated with activity modification, rehab, and injections when appropriate.

Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Chronic muscle pain with trigger points—often improved with stretching, strengthening, posture work, and trigger point therapies.

Work-Related Injuries
Occupational musculoskeletal conditions—evaluation, rehab, return-to-work guidance, and ergonomic strategies.

Neuropathic Pain
Burning, tingling, or electric pain from nerve injury or conditions like diabetes—managed with nerve-pain medications, rehab, and interventional options when appropriate.

Related Services & Internal Links

• Physical Therapy
• Orthopedics
• Neurology
• Neurosurgery
• Rheumatology
• Sports Medicine
• Imaging (Radiology)
• Nutrition & Weight Management
• Primary Care / Internal Medicine