Sports Injury Treatment in Millburn, NJ

Back on the Bike, Back in the Game

Non-surgical treatments for sprains, strains, and tendon injuries that target the source of your pain, not just the symptoms. We help you get back to cycling, running, and the sports you love.

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Fewer Treatments Needed

Long Lasting Relief

Same-Week Appointments

Conditions We Treat

Sports Injuries We Treat

Sports injuries have many causes, from overtraining to a single awkward landing. These are the injuries we diagnose and treat most often.

Sprains and Strains. Overstretched or torn ligaments and muscles from a sudden twist, fall, or awkward landing.
ACL and Meniscal Tears. Knee ligament and cartilage injuries from pivoting, cutting, or a sudden stop.
Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Injuries. Strain or damage in the shoulder from throwing, swinging, or repetitive overhead motion.
Achilles and Patellar Tendon Injuries. Inflamed or strained tendons from running, jumping, and repetitive impact.
Shin Splints. Pain along the shin bone from repetitive running or a sudden jump in training load.
Swollen Muscles and Joints. Swelling after a strain or impact that limits motion and slows a return to play.

Don't Wait It Out

Why a Sports Injury Shouldn't Be Ignored

Overtraining, poor form, and skipping a warm-up all raise the risk of injury, and playing through pain tends to slow recovery.

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Playing through pain risks a worse injury. Competing or training on an unhealed strain or sprain often turns a minor injury into a lasting one.
Time out of the game keeps growing. Untreated soft-tissue injuries tend to heal slower and can sideline you longer than one managed early.
Reliance on medication. Painkillers ease symptoms without treating the injury, and can mask signs that something is still wrong.

Non-Surgical Care

Non-Surgical Sports Injury Treatments

Every treatment is non-surgical. Dr. Menon uses live ultrasound guidance so medication reaches the exact tendon, ligament, or joint causing your pain.

Ultrasound Guided Injections

Live imaging guides each injection to the exact tendon, ligament, or joint behind your injury.

Joint and Tendon Injections

Targeted injections for irritated tendons and stressed joints in the shoulder, knee, elbow, and more.

Corticosteroid Injections

Anti-inflammatory injections that calm tendonitis, bursitis, and joint flares triggered by sports and training.

Trigger Point Injections

Targeted injections that release tight, spasming muscles strained during activity.

Not sure which treatment fits your injury? Request a consultation for a clear, honest plan.

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Your First Visit

What to Expect at Your First Visit

Same-week appointments are usually available. Here is how your first visit unfolds:

History and exam.
We review how your injury happened and check your strength, stability, and range of motion.
Imaging when needed.
In-office ultrasound or an MRI shows the extent of a strain, tear, or inflammation.
A diagnosis explained.
You leave knowing exactly what is injured and why, in plain language.
A personalized plan.
We match treatment to your injury and your goals for getting back to activity.
Recovery support.
Strengthening exercises, activity guidance, and support on your way back to your sport.

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Meet Your Physicians

Meet the Millburn NJ Pain Specialist Team

Dr. Aditi Menon, MD

Board-Certified · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Dr. Aditi Menon, board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, specializes in musculoskeletal pain, sports medicine, and regenerative treatments, including ultrasound-guided injections, trigger point injections, and electrodiagnostic (EMG) testing for precise pain diagnosis.

Dr. Sujoy Menon, MD

Board-Certified · Interventional Radiology

Dr. Sujoy Menon, board-certified in Interventional Radiology, specializes in image-guided joint treatments with biologics and complex pain management interventions for spinal conditions, including steroid injections and nerve blocks.

Why Us

Why Patients Choose Our Approach

We treat the cause of your injury, not just the symptoms, so many athletes return to activity with less downtime.

Imaging-Guided Precision

Ultrasound and imaging help pinpoint the exact tendon, ligament, or joint behind your pain.

A Plan Built Around Your Sport

Treatment matched to your injury and your goals, whether that is a weekend league or a marathon.

Support Back to Activity

Guidance and follow-up through recovery, aimed at lowering your risk of re-injury.

What Our Sports Injury Patients Say

I am an athlete, and at times overwork my body. I went in at a pain level 10 for my back, and within a few weeks I was back to normal activity. Today I am at a level 0, and so grateful to do all of my favorite things!

Helen Birney

★★★★★

Frequently Asked Questions About Sports Injuries

What Non-Surgical Treatments Help Sports Injuries?

Ultrasound-guided injections, joint and tendon injections, corticosteroid injections, and trigger point injections, chosen based on which tendon, ligament, or muscle is injured.

How Soon Can I Return to My Sport After Treatment?

It varies by injury and treatment. Many patients ease back into activity within weeks, guided by strength and pain response rather than a fixed timeline.

Does Insurance Cover Sports Injury Treatment?

Coverage varies by plan and injection type. Many sports-injury treatments are covered when medically indicated. Medicare is accepted directly. For all other insurers, our team provides free benefits verification before your visit. Start on our insurance verification page.

Should I Play Through the Pain or Rest?

Pain during activity is a signal, not something to push through. Continuing to compete on an unhealed strain or sprain raises the risk of a longer-lasting injury.

What Is the Difference Between a Sprain and a Strain?

A sprain injures a ligament connecting bone to bone. A strain injures a muscle or tendon. Both range from mild to severe and benefit from an accurate diagnosis.

When Should I See a Doctor for a Sports Injury?

See a doctor if pain is severe, swelling does not improve, the joint feels unstable, or pain lingers beyond a week or two despite rest and ice.

Take the First Step Back to Full Activity

Relief from a sports injury may be closer than you think. Dr. Menon's non-surgical approach helps many patients get back to the sports they love.

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45 Essex St, Suite 202, Millburn, NJ 07041 · (973) 382-5002