What you are feeling, explained.

Spine, joint, and nerve problems get named many ways. Start with the region that matches where you hurt. Each page explains common patterns in clinic language and points to treatments that may come next.

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Choose the area that feels closest to your symptoms. You do not need a formal diagnosis to start reading.

HeadachesMigraine, cervicogenic headache, occipital neuralgia, and tension-type patterns. NeckCervical facet pain, disc problems, stenosis, and arm symptoms. Mid backThoracic disc and costovertebral or mid-back facet-type pain. Low backFacet pain, sciatica, disc issues, stenosis, and SI joint pain. HipOsteoarthritis, bursitis, and labral or FAI-related pain. KneeOsteoarthritis, meniscus, ligament injuries, and kneecap pain. ShoulderRotator cuff, frozen shoulder, AC joint, and osteoarthritis. ElbowTennis elbow, golfer's elbow, and elbow osteoarthritis. Wrist / handCarpal tunnel, De Quervain, and wrist OA or TFCC-type pain. Ankle / footAnkle sprain or instability, Achilles pain, and plantar fasciitis.

Treatments we may discuss

Image-guided procedures we offer when they fit the diagnosis. Pain visits do not require membership.

Medial branch blocksA diagnostic injection used to see whether facet joints are the source of neck or back pain. Epidural steroid injectionsMedication placed near irritated spinal nerves, often for sciatica or stenosis-type pain. PRP injectionsPlatelet-rich plasma for selected joint and tendon problems as part of regenerative care.

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Dr. Adam Nessim, interventional spine physician, Westport Longevity, Pain & Performance.

These pages do not diagnose you and do not replace a visit. Pain and sports medicine visits do not require membership.

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Migraine Cervicogenic headache Occipital neuralgia Tension-type headache All headaches

Cervical facet pain Cervical herniated disc Cervical stenosis Cervical radiculopathy Whiplash All neck

Thoracic Facet Arthritis Thoracic herniated disc Thoracic radiculopathy Thoracic myofascial pain All mid back

Facet arthritis Sciatica Herniated disc Spinal stenosis SI joint pain All low back

Hip osteoarthritis Hip bursitis Labral / FAI All hip

Knee osteoarthritis Meniscus MCL injury ACL injury Patellofemoral Pes anserine bursitis Baker's cyst Patellar tendinopathy All knee

Rotator cuff Frozen shoulder AC joint Shoulder osteoarthritis All shoulder

Tennis elbow Golfer's elbow Elbow osteoarthritis All elbow

Carpal tunnel De Quervain Wrist OA / TFCC All wrist / hand

Ankle sprain Achilles tendinopathy Plantar fasciitis All ankle / foot

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