You’ve been told your options are living with it, more steroid injections, or eventually spinal fusion? Intradiscal PRP offers another path. In this guide, Midtown Manhattan physiatrist Dr. Evan Queler walks through how PRP works inside the disc, what the research does and doesn’t show, who makes the best candidate, and what to expect, so you can make an informed decision about your back.

Leaning on a shopping cart just to make it through the grocery store isn't something you have to accept. Dr. Evan Queler explains how the mild® procedure treats lumbar spinal stenosis through a tiny opening, what the research shows, who makes a good candidate, and how it compares to traditional back surgery in Midtown Manhattan.

Learn how radiofrequency ablation (RFA) treats chronic facet joint back pain without surgery — how it works, what to expect, and who's a candidate.

PRP therapy works best when your body has the right fuel to heal. In this article, Dr. Evan Queler breaks down the gut-inflammation connection and the four simple nutrition pillars that help Manhattan patients get more out of their non-surgical care.

Most joint and back pain isn’t just “wear and tear.” In this article, Dr. Evan Queler explains the hidden role of metabolic health and how a non-surgical, root-cause approach helps your body truly heal.

Neck pain often starts as simple stiffness, but when it begins to travel, linger, or worsen, it may be a sign of something deeper. In this article, we break down how to recognize the shift, why timing matters, and how non-surgical treatment in Midtown Manhattan can help you recover before symptoms escalate.

Struggling with chronic back pain, sciatica, or joint stiffness? Learn how PRP therapy uses your body’s own healing power to repair damaged tissue, reduce pain, and restore function—naturally and safely.

PRP and steroid injections both help knee pain—but they work very differently. Learn what current research shows, how each option supports (or impacts) long-term joint health, and which treatment may be the better choice for knee osteoarthritis.

This isn't the easiest question to answer—mostly because it's deceptively simple. Still, it's one I get all the time from patients in my Midtown, NY practice: "What should I eat after my PRP injection?"

As a double board-certified physiatrist specializing in non-surgical orthopedic care, I understand that proper nutrition plays a crucial role in maximizing your platelet-rich plasma treatment results. The truth is, what's good for you before a procedure is just as important afterward.

The foods that help you heal from musculoskeletal pain are the same ones that support long-term health: whole, minimally processed foods that reduce inflammation and support your body's natural healing abilities. In this guide, I'll share the evidence-based nutritional strategies I recommend to my patients for optimal PRP recovery and lasting results.

Discover how PRP therapy helps heal chronic back pain by using your body’s own cells. Learn about this natural, non-surgical alternative to spinal surgery in NYC.

Could your back pain be coming from your belly? Explore how visceral fat fuels inflammation and what you can do—naturally—to heal without surgery or medications.