Houman Danesh

Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pain Medicine

200 West 57th St Suite 1208 New York NY, 11019 Show map

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Dr. Houman Danesh is a physiatrist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Danesh is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Danesh focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Danesh can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.

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Should I see a chiropractor or another doctor for neck pain?
You should see a pain physician for facet blocks and physical therapy. READ MORE
How long does it take for acupuncture to work for back pain?
I would suggest an honest assessment is 6-8 treatments. And to try 3 different acupuncturists is the first one practitioner does not work. READ MORE
I have tingling/pins and needles in left thigh?
Sounds like a herniated disc hitting the L3 or L4 nerve. Try Advil over the counter and be patient. Most symptoms resolve around 6-8 weeks. If pain is intolerable, see your doctor for some different meds and perhaps an epidural. And of course. Physical therapy will help get you out of pain, tolerate the physical requirements at your job, and prevent future injuries. If you have any weakness or loss of bowel or bladder then you need an urgent eval. READ MORE
Should I get a chiropractic adjustment if my back hurts?
Would recommend a physical therapist to adjust you and then give you exercises to keep you on alignment. One without the other isn’t very useful. READ MORE
Do cortisone shots cure bursitis?
It helps reduce the inflammation that is causing the pain. The cure is to treat the muscle imbalances that led to the bursitis in the first place. READ MORE
Horrible pain in lower back thigh?
Seems like a hamstring pull or possibly a tear. If you are having or develop issues with walking see your doctor READ MORE
What does a physiatrist do for back pain?
Evaluate any muscle imbalances you may have which contribute to your pain. For example. Weak glutes and right hip flexors. May also suggest injections READ MORE
Back problems?
In general, it is best to avoid back braces as they weaken your own natural back brace, i.e., the transverse abdominus. READ MORE
What type of specialist would treat a stroke patient?
Initially a neurologist with or without a neurosurgeon depending on the type of stroke. Then a physiatrist on an inpatient rehab unit. Afterwards a neurologist and possibly a physiatrist. READ MORE
How do you treat nerve pain in your head?
Depends on the cause, however may benefit from facial blocks or trigemInsl blocks. Depending on your symptoms you may even benefit from a c2/3 facet block. READ MORE
Is a physiatrist a pain management doctor?
Physiatry is a specialty involved in restoring function. We deal with spinal cord injury, stroke , sports, and pain. Another way to look at is is as non surgical orthopedics combined with neurology. Some physiatrists will also do a an additional training (fellowship) in one of those areas mentioned above. Hope this helps READ MORE
Do opioids help chronic pain?
Unfortunately not. But you have a lot of options like other medications, finding your muscle imbalances and then doing the right physical therapy. And medial branch blocks for the joints in your back. READ MORE
Does pain management prescribe opioids?
It depends. I do not. But you can call the doctor’s office and ask. There still are a few places READ MORE
I have neck pain from working on the computer. What can I do?
Adjust your computer screen. Adjust the top of the screen so that it is at or below eye level READ MORE
How to control RSD
The best treatment for RSD is physical therapy and dorsal root ganglion spinal cord stimulation. I would recommend you undergo a trial for spinal cord stimulation to see how you do READ MORE
I have some pain whenever I sit. What could it be?
See a pain specialist. It could be ischial bursitis or coccydynia. A history and exam should help figure this out. READ MORE