Unraveling the Root Causes of Your Knee Pain
Knee pain is one of the most common orthopedic complaints, affecting individuals of all ages and activity levels. From sharp twinges while walking to persistent stiffness during rest, knee discomfort can significantly impair your mobility and independence.
Understanding what’s causing your knee pain and how to treat it effectively requires insight, experience, and precision.
With over 35 years of medical practice, Dr. Dariusz Nasiek, MD, delivers advanced, minimally invasive solutions for knee pain at his main office in Englewood, NJ, and across seven convenient locations in New Jersey and New York.
Common Symptoms:
Can You Relate to These?
- Stiffness or difficulty moving the knee joint
- Swelling or puffiness around the knee area
- Redness or warmth in the joint
- Weakness or instability, especially while standing
- Popping, cracking, or crunching sounds when bending
- Pain during walking, squatting, or climbing stairs
- Limited ability to fully straighten or flex the knee
Possible Underlying Conditions:
What’s Causing My Pain?
Knee pain can stem from wear and tear, sports injuries, inflammation, or underlying medical conditions. At Allied Neurology & Interventional Pain Practice, Dr. Nasiek commonly diagnoses and treats:
- Osteoarthritis: Degeneration of cartilage in the joint
Solution: Physical therapy, intra-articular injections - Ligament injuries: ACL, MCL, or PCL damage from sports or trauma
Solution: Physical therapy, minimally invasive surgery if needed - Meniscus tears: Damage to the cushioning cartilage
Solution: PRP therapy, arthroscopy - Bursitis: Inflamed sacs of fluid around the knee
Solution: Rest, anti-inflammatories, corticosteroid injections - Tendinitis: Overuse-related inflammation of tendons
Solution: Guided physical therapy, PRP treatment - Gout: Urate crystal buildup causes joint inflammation
Solution: Medication, lifestyle, and dietary adjustments - Septic arthritis: Infection within the knee joint
Solution: Antibiotics, drainage, and specialist monitoring
Tailored Solutions:
Relief Is Closer Than You Think
At our state-of-the-art facilities in Northern New Jersey and New York, we take a precision-based, patient-first approach to knee pain. Your care plan may include:
- Physical therapy to restore strength and function
- Non-opioid medication for pain and inflammation
- Image-guided injections to reduce pain at the source
- PRP therapy for natural tissue regeneration
- Regenerative medicine techniques for chronic joint conditions
- Minimally invasive surgical referrals when necessary
- Lifestyle guidance to prevent further joint stress
Every treatment is tailored to your unique goals, mobility level, and underlying condition.
Why Dr. Nasiek?
Dr. Dariusz Nasiek, MD, is more than just a doctor—he’s a leader in advanced pain care. With triple board certifications in Anesthesiology, Interventional Pain, and Pain Medicine, he brings decades of clinical expertise to every patient interaction.
He has spent over 20 years performing minimally invasive procedures, authored two books on spinal and regenerative medicine, and continues to pioneer solutions for chronic pain relief. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or managing long-term osteoarthritis, Dr. Nasiek will guide you toward lasting results with care and compassion.
Conclusion
Knee pain doesn’t have to define your daily life. With an expert like Dr. Nasiek, you’re not just getting treatment—you’re getting a dedicated partner in your healing journey. Together, you’ll uncover the best solution to regain your comfort, stability, and freedom of movement.
