Musculoskeletal Anesthesia

Pain clinics rarely advertise their quiet role in recovery. Musculoskeletal Anesthesia sits on the edge of Gramercy, where the grid softens into shorter blocks and pre-war facades line the sidewalks. The practice specializes in nerve blocks, epidurals, and joint injections—procedures that sidestep surgery for chronic back, neck, and limb pain. Patients often arrive after physical therapy plateaus or when imaging shows wear without clear surgical fixes.

You’ll find the clinic at 301 E 17th St, New York, NY 10003, a building shared with other medical offices. The neighborhood hums with hospital traffic from nearby NYU Langone, yet the side street feels removed from the rush. To schedule an initial consult or follow-up, call (212) 598-6085—same-day slots occasionally open when cancellations occur. Most visits last under an hour, though fluoroscopy or ultrasound guidance can extend the appointment.

Common referrals include facet joint blocks for spinal arthritis, sacroiliac injections for lower-back stiffness, and peripheral nerve blocks for post-surgical pain. The clinic also handles sympathetic blocks for complex regional pain syndrome, a niche service in a city crowded with generalists. For directions, pull up the map here: https://www.google.com/maps/place?ftid=0x89c2599fe7121c2d:0x22ac74b2a1fef15e. If you’re coming from the subway, the L train at 3rd Ave is the closest stop.