Sports Medicine

Treatment & Pain Management for Active Patients

From acute injuries to chronic overuse conditions, we help patients near Elizabeth, NJ recover with personalized care plans designed to promote long-term healing and performance.

Dr. Edward Shen is a Harvard-educated, double board-certified physician in Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology and serves as Pain Division Chief at Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth. For sports and soft-tissue injuries he uses live image guidance (fluoroscopy and ultrasound) so injections and regenerative treatments reach the injured tendon, ligament, or joint with precision and safety.

What is Sports Medicine?

Sports medicine focuses on diagnosing, treating, and preventing injuries related to physical activity, exercise, athletics, and repetitive movement. Sports injuries can affect muscles, ligaments, tendons, joints, nerves, and soft tissue structures throughout the body.

At Spine and Pain Specialty Care, Dr. Edward Shen’s sports medicine approach combines advanced pain management, regenerative medicine, minimally invasive procedures, and rehabilitation-focused care to help local patients recover safely and efficiently.

Common Sports Injuries We Treat

Sports and activity-related injuries can affect athletes of all ages and skill levels. Some conditions develop suddenly after trauma while others occur gradually from repetitive strain and overuse.

We frequently treat:

• Tendonitis and tendinosis
• Bursitis
• Muscle strains and tears
• Ligament sprains and injuries
• Rotator cuff injuries
• ACL and PCL injuries
• Meniscus tears
• Labral tears
• Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
• Hip bursitis
• Gluteal muscle injuries
• Neck and back pain from sports activity
• Shoulder instability
• Knee pain
• Shin splints
• Overuse injuries
• Joint inflammation
• Sports-related nerve irritation

Since every injury and patient is different, treatment plans are customized to match the severity of the injury, activity level, and recovery goals.

Advanced Sports Medicine Treatments in New Jersey

As a leading pain clinic in New Jersey, Dr. Edward Shen, board certified, provides minimally invasive and regenerative treatment options to help patients recover from sports injuries without unnecessary surgery whenever possible.

• Joint and Bursa Injections
• Trigger Point Injections
• Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy
• Prolotherapy
• Radiofrequency Ablation
• Personalized Rehabilitation Guidance

Some sports injuries heal improperly and eventually become chronic pain conditions. Persistent inflammation, scar tissue, instability, and nerve irritation can all contribute to long-term discomfort.

As a trusted chronic pain clinic, Spine and Pain Specialty Care helps New Jersey patients manage chronic sports-related pain through advanced diagnostic and treatment approaches designed to improve function and mobility.

Orthopedic Care for Sports Injuries

Sports medicine at Spine and Pain Specialty Care is part of the orthopedic and interventional pain care Dr. Shen offers. After pinpointing the injured structure, he combines image-guided injections, regenerative options like PRP, and rehabilitation guidance to relieve pain and help you return to activity, all supported by our dedicated in-office procedure suite.

When Should You See a Sports Medicine Specialist?

You should consider seeing a sports medicine specialist if:

• Pain persists longer than several weeks
• Symptoms worsen during activity
• You experience swelling or instability
• You cannot return to normal exercise
• Movement becomes limited or painful
• Conservative care is not helping
• You want to avoid surgery if possible
• Pain is affecting performance or quality of life

Early treatment may help prevent more serious injury and speed recovery.

Serving Patients Across Elizabeth & Union County

Spine and Pain Specialty Care is located in Elizabeth and treats patients from across Union County and the surrounding area, including Linden, Roselle, Roselle Park, Hillside, Union, Cranford, Clark, and Newark. The office is easily reached from Route 1&9, the Garden State Parkway, and the New Jersey Turnpike. Se Habla Espanol – our team supports Spanish-speaking patients throughout their care.

Schedule a Sports Medicine Consultation

You should not have to stop doing the activities you enjoy because of pain or injury. At Spine and Pain Specialty Care, we provide advanced sports medicine treatment designed to help patients recover safely and return to active living. We accept most commercial insurance plans, PPO, workers’ compensation, no-fault/PIP auto insurance, and slip-and-fall cases.

If you are searching for sports medicine near Elizabeth, NJ or an experienced chronic pain specialist for athletic injuries, dial (908) 818-1600 today to schedule a consultation. Our pain management team is committed to helping NJ patients move better, recover faster, and perform at their best.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I be evaluated and treated on the same day?

Often, yes. In many cases Dr. Shen can provide evaluation, diagnosis – including in-office X-ray or ultrasound imaging – and treatment in a single visit, so you can start recovering without waiting.

Can my sports injury be treated without surgery?

In most cases, yes. Many sports and overuse injuries respond well to image-guided injections, regenerative options like PRP, and targeted rehabilitation, helping athletes recover and return to activity without surgery.

Will I be able to return to my sport?

That’s the goal of every plan. Dr. Shen tailors treatment to your injury, activity level, and recovery goals, focusing on relieving pain and restoring function so you can safely get back to the activities you enjoy.

What is PRP and how can it help a sports injury?

PRP uses concentrated growth factors from your own blood to support healing of injured tendons, ligaments, and joints. It is a popular regenerative option for overuse injuries like tennis elbow, rotator cuff problems, and tendonitis.

Do you treat injuries from a car accident or work injury?

Yes. Dr. Shen regularly treats musculoskeletal injuries from motor vehicle accidents and work-related incidents, and the practice accepts no-fault/PIP auto insurance and workers’ compensation, handling the documentation these claims require.

Spine and Pain Specialty Care Practice Summary

Practice Name: Spine and Pain Specialty Care
Physician: Dr. Edward Shen, MD
Credentials: Harvard-educated, double board-certified in Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology; Pain Division Chief at Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Location: 219 S. Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
Serving: Elizabeth, Union County, and surrounding New Jersey communities
Conditions: Tendonitis, bursitis, muscle strains, ligament sprains, rotator cuff injuries, tennis and golfer’s elbow, and other sports and overuse injuries
Insurance: Most commercial insurance plans, PPO, workers’ compensation, no-fault/PIP auto insurance, and slip-and-fall claims
Languages: English and Spanish (Se Habla Espanol)
Phone: (908) 818-1600