Joint pain can creep up gradually over the years or appear suddenly after an injury. Either way, the underlying problem is the same: the joint is inflamed, damaged, or both, and it needs more than rest or over-the-counter medication to get better.
At Garden State Pain Management, Dr. Todd Koppel offers a full spectrum of joint pain treatments, from targeted injections to advanced regenerative therapies, designed to reduce pain, restore function, and help you avoid surgery.
Joints Dr. Koppel Treats
- Knee — osteoarthritis, post-injury pain, failed conservative care
- Hip — arthritis, bursitis, joint degeneration
- Shoulder — rotator cuff conditions, arthritis, impingement
- Facet joints of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine
- Sacroiliac joints
- Ankle, foot, hand, and wrist joints
Treatment Options
Corticosteroid Joint Injections
Delivers powerful anti-inflammatory medication directly into the affected joint, reducing swelling and improving range of motion, often within a few days.
Hyaluronic Acid Injections
Supplements the joint’s natural lubrication and reduces friction-related pain, particularly in osteoarthritic joints. A series of injections is given over several weeks.
PRP Therapy
Promotes cartilage healing and reduces chronic inflammation using concentrated growth factors from your own blood. Results take longer to develop than steroids but tend to be more durable.
Regenerative Cell Therapy
For joints with more significant degeneration, regenerative cell therapy delivers powerful healing signals that support cartilage repair. Free consultations available.
Genicular Nerve Block and Ablation
For knee arthritis where pain persists despite injections, blocking the nerves that transmit pain signals from the knee can provide relief lasting a year or more after radiofrequency ablation.
Medial Branch Blocks and RFA for Spinal Joints
For facet joint pain in the spine, diagnostic medial branch blocks confirm the pain source, and radiofrequency ablation provides longer-term relief.
Frequently Asked Questions
Precision Is the Difference Between Masking Pain and Actually Stopping It
A joint injection or nerve block placed with expert precision by Dr. Todd Koppel isn’t a temporary patch; it’s a targeted intervention that quiets the exact signals driving your discomfort, giving your body the window it needs to begin healing. Fast-acting. Minimally invasive. Performed right in the office. For patients tired of broad-spectrum medications that dull everything but fix nothing, this is a fundamentally different approach to care.
Pick up the phone and call (973) 473-5752 to find out if you’re a candidate.
