Non-Surgical Treatments Near You
Find the Right Non-Surgical Treatment for Your Pain
Choosing a treatment can feel overwhelming when you just want the pain to ease. Knowing what each option does, and who it suits, makes the choice easier. The treatments below range from a careful exam to hands-on care to procedures that target a damaged tendon.
At DiCesare Orthopedic Medicine in Greensburg, Dr. Jacob DiCesare has taught doctors around the world to use ultrasound and prolotherapy. Prolotherapy is an injection of a sugar solution to prompt healing. He taught through the American Association of Orthopaedic Medicine, and our office uses ultrasound for exams and to guide injections.
Read about each treatment below. When you’re ready to choose, our team will help you set up a visit. Visits can be same-day or same-week.
Start With a Clear Diagnosis
Orthopedic Exams
An orthopedic exam is a careful look at the bones, joints, muscles, and tendons that may be causing your pain. We go over your history and test your motion and strength. We order imaging when it’s needed. The goal is a clear diagnosis and a plan that fits your life.
Learn About Orthopedic ExamsCalm Joint and Tendon Inflammation
Corticosteroid Injections for Painful, Inflamed Joints
A corticosteroid injection puts a medicine that calms swelling right where it hurts. A numbing medicine is often included. It may ease pain and swelling in a joint or tendon for a while. Dr. DiCesare can use ultrasound to guide the needle to the right spot.
Learn About Corticosteroid InjectionsAdd Cushion Back to Arthritic Joints
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronic Acid
Viscosupplementation is an injection of hyaluronic acid into a painful joint. This gel-like substance is found naturally in joint fluid. The goal is to add cushioning where arthritis has worn it down. It’s often considered for osteoarthritis, the wear-and-tear type of arthritis, when other care hasn’t done enough.
Learn About ViscosupplementationSound Waves for Stubborn Tendon Pain
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy uses sound waves that are meant to help a painful tendon heal. The waves pass through the skin. Sessions are short and take place in our office. It’s most often used for tendon pain that has lasted a long time or hasn’t improved with earlier care.
Learn About Shockwave TherapySee Soft Tissue Without Radiation
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Musculoskeletal ultrasound is a painless scan of muscles, tendons, joints, and nerves. It shows them in real time. It doesn’t use radiation and needs little preparation. We use it to find injuries and to guide injections to the right spot.
Learn About Musculoskeletal UltrasoundHands-On Care for Sore Joints and Muscles
Osteopathic Manipulation
Osteopathic manipulation is hands-on care from a physician. Stretching, gentle pressure, and resistance move your muscles and joints. It’s often used for neck pain, back pain, and sports injuries. Dr. DiCesare uses it on its own and alongside other non-surgical care.
Learn About Osteopathic ManipulationA Small Procedure for Chronic Tendon Pain
Tenex Health
The Tenex Health procedure treats tendon pain that hasn’t eased with other care. Ultrasound imaging helps locate the damaged tissue. A small tool removes it through a tiny opening. It’s done as an outpatient visit, so you go home the same day.
Learn About the Tenex Health ProcedureRegenerative Options for Joint Pain
Regenerative Medicine and Injections
Regenerative medicine uses your own platelets or fat tissue to support healing. It’s used for sore joints and tendons. Joint injections can also use medicines like corticosteroids. Our team helps you compare your options based on what’s causing your pain.
Learn About Regenerative Medicine and InjectionsSchedule Your Treatment Planning Visit
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