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Pain Management in NYC: The Complete 2026 Guide to Finding Relief
Comprehensive guide to pain management NYC options, treatments, and specialists. Find effective relief with expert interventional care at Modal Pain Management.
Expert Pain Management in New York City
Board-certified pain specialist Dr. Alex Movshis provides advanced, minimally invasive treatments to help you get back to living pain-free.
Meet Dr. Alex Movshis
Dr. Movshis is a board-certified pain management specialist and anesthesiologist trained at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. With fellowship training in interventional pain medicine, he brings precision-guided expertise to every patient interaction.
His approach combines advanced diagnostics with minimally invasive procedures, focusing on getting you back to the activities you love — without unnecessary surgery.
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Why Choose Modal Pain Management?
Precision Diagnostics
Advanced imaging-guided procedures for accurate, targeted treatment.
Same-Week Appointments
Fast access to expert pain care when you need it most.
Board-Certified Specialist
Fellowship-trained in pain management and anesthesiology.
Personalized Care Plans
Every treatment plan is customized to your specific condition and goals.
Conditions We Treat
Comprehensive pain management for a wide range of conditions.
Headaches & Migraines
Expert treatment for tension headaches, migraines, and other headache disorders.
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Back Pain
Effective back pain relief through advanced diagnostic and interventional pain management techniques.
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Neck Pain
Expert cervical spine pain management using advanced interventional techniques.
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Sciatica
Advanced treatment for sciatic nerve pain and lower extremity radiculopathy.
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Sports Medicine & Soft Tissue Injuries
Specialized care for sports injuries and soft tissue pain in athletes and active individuals.
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Joint Pain
Effective joint pain management for arthritis and degenerative joint conditions.
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Four pillars of our approach to pain management.
Targeted Diagnostics
Advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to identify the exact source of your pain.
Minimally Invasive
Precision-guided injections and procedures that minimize recovery time.
Personalized Plans
Custom treatment roadmaps built around your goals and lifestyle.
Ongoing Support
Follow-up care and adjustments to keep your recovery on track.
We Accept Most Insurance Plans
Find out if your pain management treatments are covered — our team will verify your benefits before your first visit.
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Treatment Options
Advanced, evidence-based treatments tailored to your condition.
Headache & Migraine Injections
Expert headache and migraine injection therapy combining Botox™, nerve blocks, and targeted injections for lasting relief.
Headaches & Migraines
Learn More → Botox™ & Neuromodulator Therapy
Specialized Botox™, Dysport™, and Daxxify™ injections for cervical dystonia, chronic migraines, muscle spasms, and TMJ disorders.
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Learn More → Joint & Soft Tissue Injections
Minimally invasive joint and soft tissue injections including corticosteroid, PRP, and viscosupplementation therapy.
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Learn More → Epidural Steroid Injections
Targeted spinal pain relief through epidural steroid injection therapy.
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Learn More → Nerve Blocks
Precision nerve blocks to interrupt pain signals and provide lasting relief.
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Learn More → Radiofrequency Ablation
Advanced radiofrequency treatment for sustained pain relief lasting months to years.
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Learn More → Trigger Point Injections
Direct treatment of trigger points to relieve muscle pain and restore normal function.
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Learn More → Physical Therapy
Evidence-based physical therapy to accelerate recovery and prevent future injury.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We evaluate back and neck pain, neuropathic conditions, headaches, tendon injuries, and post-surgical pain. Each plan begins with targeted diagnostics and a clear roadmap. Education is emphasized so you understand choices, timelines, and expected milestones.
Yes. Most patients improve with injections, regenerative techniques, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes. We reserve surgery discussions for cases that truly need it, and we coordinate referrals when a surgical opinion is appropriate.
Some patients notice improvement within days of targeted treatment, while complex or chronic cases progress over several weeks. We set checkpoints to measure function, pain levels, and activity tolerance.
We accept most major commercial insurance plans, including Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Oxford, and Oscar Health. Please note that we do not accept Medicare or Medicaid. Our team helps verify coverage and explains any out-of-pocket costs before treatment starts.
Durability improves when treatment combines interventions with strength, mobility, and habit changes. Follow-ups refine your plan as needs evolve, and early outreach for flare-ups helps prevent setbacks.