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Pain Management in Woodbridge, NJ

Physician-led care that looks for the source of your pain and treats it without surgery.

Dr. Steven Ferrer, our Medical Director, finds out what is causing your pain and builds a nonsurgical plan around it. That plan can bring in physical therapy, chiropractic care, or acupuncture right here in the same office.

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A woman receiving a pain management injection in her lower back 573 Amboy Ave, Woodbridge
About pain management

What Pain Management Is

Pain management is medical care focused on finding out why you hurt and treating it. It is led by a physician, who can examine you, order tests, and offer medical treatments when they make sense for you.

It helps with both sudden pain from an injury and pain that has hung on for months. Dr. Ferrer specializes in nonsurgical pain relief, and because physical therapy, chiropractic care, occupational therapy, and acupuncture are under the same roof, your treatment can be coordinated in one place.

Meet your provider

The Person Who Will Treat You

Dr. Steven Ferrer, MD, Medical Director, Pain Management Specialist
Medical Director, Pain Management Specialist

Dr. Steven Ferrer, MD

  • MD, UMDNJ (Dean’s Scholar)
  • Robert Wood Johnson Fellowship
  • Published Researcher
  • Medical Acupuncture Certified

Dr. Ferrer earned his MD from UMDNJ on a Dean’s Academic Excellence Scholarship and completed his residency and fellowship at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and JFK Johnson Medical Center. He is certified in medical acupuncture and specializes in nonsurgical pain relief. He has co-authored research on rotator cuff injuries and pain management techniques, and hosts community lectures on innovative treatments.

Focus areas
  • Nonsurgical pain relief
  • Medical acupuncture
  • Interventional pain care
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What it helps

Where Pain Management Can Help

These are some of the problems Dr. Ferrer evaluates and treats. Tap any one to learn more.

Low Back PainSciaticaNeck PainArthritisKnee PainShoulder PainHip PainHeadaches & Migraines
Inside a visit

What Pain Management Care Can Include

Your plan is built around what Dr. Ferrer finds at your evaluation. Depending on your needs, it may include:

Medical evaluation

A review of your history, a physical exam, and diagnostic testing when needed to pinpoint where your pain is coming from.

Injections and nerve blocks

Targeted procedures Dr. Ferrer may recommend after your evaluation when they fit your condition. They are one option, not a given.

Medication management

If medication is part of your plan, Dr. Ferrer chooses it carefully, checks how it is working, and adjusts it at follow-up visits.

Medical acupuncture

Dr. Ferrer is certified in medical acupuncture and may include it in your plan as a nonsurgical option alongside other care.

Better together

Pain Management Works Even Better With

Dr. Ferrer can bring in the right teammate down the hall, so your medical care and your rehab follow one plan.

A physical therapist treating a patient's kneePain Management +Physical TherapyMedical treatment can calm pain enough for you to move; physical therapy then builds the strength and motion to help keep it calm.About physical therapy A chiropractor adjusting a patient's shoulderPain Management +Chiropractic CareFor back and neck pain, chiropractic adjustments and soft tissue work can be scheduled between your pain management visits.About chiropractic care A patient receiving acupuncturePain Management +AcupunctureAcupuncture can ease tight muscles and stress, adding another nonsurgical option to your plan alongside your medical care.About acupuncture
What to expect

Your Pain Management Journey

  1. 01

    Evaluation

    Dr. Ferrer reviews your history, examines you, and orders tests if needed to find the cause of your pain and see how it affects your day.

  2. 02

    Your plan

    He explains what he found and your options. Your plan may include a procedure, medication, acupuncture, or therapy, depending on your needs.

  3. 03

    Treatment and therapy

    You get the treatment you agreed on, often paired with physical therapy, chiropractic care, occupational therapy, or acupuncture in the same office.

  4. 04

    Follow-up

    Regular check-ins let Dr. Ferrer see how you are doing, adjust your plan, and give you tools to help keep pain from coming back.

Good to know

Pain Management FAQ

Still have a question? Call us and a member of our team will help.

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Will I need injections?

Not necessarily. Injections and nerve blocks are options Dr. Ferrer may recommend only if your evaluation shows they fit your condition. Many plans focus on other treatments, and you always decide together.

Will I have to take medication?

Not always. Medication is one tool Dr. Ferrer may use if it makes sense for you. Your plan may instead center on therapy, acupuncture, or a procedure, or combine a few of these.

Is a pain management procedure painful?

You may feel some pressure or brief discomfort. Before any procedure, Dr. Ferrer explains what you may feel during and after it, and you can ask questions at any point.

How is this different from physical therapy or chiropractic care?

Dr. Ferrer is a medical doctor, so he can evaluate your pain medically, order tests, and offer medical treatments. He works with our therapists and chiropractor so all of your care fits together.

How long until I feel better?

It depends on what is causing your pain and which treatments are in your plan. Dr. Ferrer will tell you what to expect and check your progress at each follow-up visit.

Do you accept insurance?

Yes. We accept most major plans, including Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare, and we verify your benefits before your first visit. Call (908) 282-3737 and we will check your coverage.

Start today

Find Out What Is Causing Your Pain

Book a visit with Dr. Ferrer and get a clear plan for your back, neck, or joint pain. Same-week appointments are available.

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573 Amboy AveWoodbridge, NJ 07095 (Route 35)
Mon to Fri, 8:30 AM to 7:30 PMClosed Saturday and Sunday
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