Larisa N Likver, MD

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Larisa N Likver, MD

• Diplomate of American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
• Credentialed by Academy of Dr. Larisa Likver is also trained in Neural Prolotherapy.

Dr. Larisa Likver is a board-certified physiatrist who has over 20 years of medical experience, specifically pain management, both in New York City and internationally. She has been trained in Prolotherapy by the Hackett-Hemwall Foundation, the leading institution for Prolotherapy education and research, named after the two pioneers who invented and developed this technique in the United States. F

or over 35 years, the Hackett-Hemwall foundation has hosted a medical missionary trip to Honduras. Dr. Larisa Likver has advanced her expertise in Prolotherapy by participating in this missions in 2014 and 2015, dedicating her time and service to treat people who are otherwise unable to afford medical care. This treatment was created by the New Zealand physician Dr. John Lyftgoft. Dr. Likver attended some of the few global conferences in Neural Prolotherapy to obtain training from Dr. Lyftogt himself. In 2013, Dr. Likver participated in the most comprehensive global conference for Neural Prolotherapy held in Guadelajara, Mexico. Dr. Likver is recognized as a Pioneer by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Certification in Musculoskeletal Sonography was first introduced to medical professionals in 2012. Dr. Likver successfully passed this new exam and was among the first to be awarded a Pioneer Certificate. She has nearly 10 years of experience using ultrasound guidance to dramatically improve the outcome of pain-alleviating procedures (Platelets-Rich Plasma or PRP treatment, Prolotherapy, joint visco-supplementation, etc.) through direct and targeted injections. By visualizing the pain-affected area in real-time, Dr. Likver delivers medication precisely where it needs to go.

08/31/2026

If you experience persistent, localized muscular aches that resist standard stretching, you may be dealing with myofascial trigger points. These taut bands of muscle tissue remain locked in a continuous state of contraction, restricting local blood flow and causing localized ischemia (oxygen deprivation). This metabolic buildup irritates surrounding nociceptors, causing pain that often radiates to other areas of the body.

Resolving chronic trigger points requires breaking the cycle of muscular contraction and restoring fluid glide within the surrounding fascial layers. Utilizing targeted interventional medicine alongside focused physical restoration restores tissue elasticity, improves oxygenation, and frees up restricted movement patterns.

Learn more about this and other regenerative techniques employed by Dr. Likver, or book a consultation: https://www.drlikver.com

08/29/2026

In honor of National Sports Day, we are highlighting the importance of joint stability in sports injury prevention. Athletic activities demand rapid deceleration, rotational load, and repetitive mechanical stress—all of which place heavy demands on your ligaments and joint capsules. When these soft tissue stabilizers experience repetitive micro-trauma, it creates joint laxity, leaving you vulnerable to acute tears and chronic tendinopathies.

Whether you are a competitive athlete or an active enthusiast, early conservative intervention is key. Using high-resolution musculoskeletal ultrasound, Dr. Likver identifies subtle structural instability and pathomechanics before they lead to severe injury. Protecting your joints today ensures a longer, healthier athletic career.

Get in touch today for a consultation: https://www.drlikver.com

08/26/2026

In Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, we evaluate pain through the lens of the "Kinetic Chain." Your musculoskeletal system operates as an interconnected network; a biomechanical restriction in one area frequently causes compensatory strain in another. For example, restricted ankle dorsiflexion or hip tightness can alter your gait, creating excessive lateral sheer stress on the knee joint or lumbar spine.

Treating only the site of pain without addressing the underlying kinetic dysfunction often leads to recurrent symptoms. By performing a comprehensive biomechanical evaluation, Dr. Likver pinpoints the original link in the chain causing the imbalance. Correcting these underlying mechanics ensures long-lasting relief and protects adjacent joints from premature wear.

Visit https://www.drlikver.com today to book an evaluation and learn what Dr. Likver can do for you.

08/21/2026

Happy National Senior Citizens Day from Dr. Likver's office!

As we age, maintaining functional independence relies heavily on joint health and stability. Degenerative changes such as osteoarthritis or spinal stenosis can reduce mobility and increase fall risks. However, joint degeneration does not have to mean accepting chronic pain or giving up an active lifestyle.

Physiatry focuses on preserving joint function and mitigating pain through non-surgical, interventional strategies. By restoring proper alignment, improving joint lubrication, and strengthening connective tissues, Dr. Likver helps senior patients maintain their mobility and continue engaging in the activities they love.

Visit https://www.drlikver.com to learn more or book a consultation today.

08/18/2026

Modern medical research highlights a clear shift in treating musculoskeletal conditions: moving away from masking symptoms with corticosteroids and toward active tissue regeneration. Chronic joint and tendon pain often stems from "tendinosis"—a state where damaged collagen fibers fail to repair properly due to poor localized blood supply. Standard steroid injections may offer temporary pain relief, but repetitive use can weaken tendon architecture and accelerate cartilage degradation over time.

Regenerative therapies like Prolotherapy and PRP address the underlying cause of dysfunction. By delivering targeted proliferants or concentrated platelet growth factors directly to damaged connective tissue, these treatments stimulate fibroblastic activity and clean collagen synthesis. This approach repairs the underlying structural deficit, providing long-term stability and functional relief rather than a temporary cover-up.

To find out whether regenerative medicine is right for you, schedule a consultation today at https://www.drlikver.com

08/15/2026

On National Relaxation Day, it’s worth noting that rest isn’t just downtime; it is a vital physiological state required for tissue repair. Chronic physical stress keeps the sympathetic nervous system dominant, raising cortisol levels and hindering the body's natural cellular recovery. Shifting into a parasympathetic "rest-and-digest" state, however, optimizes microcirculation, allowing essential nutrients and growth factors to reach injured tendons and ligaments.

To amplify this natural repair process, therapies like Prolotherapy work in harmony with your body’s physiology. By initiating a controlled, localized healing cascade, Prolotherapy prompts the body to synthesize new structural collagen. Pairing targeted interventional treatments with adequate rest creates the optimal environment for permanent, long-term tissue recovery.

Book a consultation at https://www.drlikver.com to explore how these therapies can help you.

08/10/2026

August is National Golf Month, making it a great time to evaluate how your golf swing impacts your musculoskeletal system. The modern swing relies on rapid rotational force, placing asymmetrical torque on the lumbar spine and high eccentric strain on the shoulder’s rotator cuff. Over time, this repetitive torsional force can lead to facet joint arthropathy in the lower back or micro-tears in the shoulder tendons.

If lingering back or shoulder stiffness is affecting your game, targeted regenerative treatments like Prolotherapy and Exosome therapy offer excellent non-surgical solutions. Prolotherapy stimulates localized collagen repair to tighten lax ligaments, while Exosomes deliver crucial cellular signaling factors that reduce intra-articular inflammation and encourage tissue regeneration.

Addressing these structural imbalances allows you to return to the fairway with power and stability, and Dr. Likver can help. Get started with a consultation at https://www.drlikver.com

08/05/2026

When undergoing interventional joint or nerve procedures, precision directly impacts safety and clinical outcomes. "Blind," or landmark-guided, injections carry higher risks of accidental tissue trauma, fluid misplacement, or neurovascular irritation. Utilizing real-time musculoskeletal ultrasound allows Dr. Likver and her team to visualize exact internal anatomy—including delicate blood vessels, peripheral nerve sheath boundaries, and specific tendon fibers—before any needle placement occurs.

This level of dynamic guidance significantly minimizes procedural risks and side effects such as localized tissue damage or post-injection pain spikes. Delivering therapeutic agents like regenerative solutions or viscosupplementation precisely into the target capsule maximizes healing potential while protecting surrounding healthy structures.

Learn more about this and other advanced techniques at https://www.drlikver.com

07/29/2026

Receiving a blind injection for chronic joint pain means relying on basic anatomical assumptions and tactile guesswork rather than visual proof. Dr. Likver eliminates the uncertainty entirely by using high-resolution musculoskeletal ultrasound to guide advanced therapies directly into the exact tissue space needing repair.

Experience the precision of targeted regenerative medicine and book your appointment with Dr. Likver today at: https://www.drlikver.com

07/24/2026

Stubborn joint and tendon injuries heal frustratingly slowly because these dense architectural tissues naturally receive very little blood supply to repair themselves. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy directly bypasses this anatomical limitation by utilizing your own body's concentrated healing factors to rebuild damaged structures from the inside out.

Discover the mechanics of PRP therapy and explore biocompatible healing options here: https://www.drlikver.com

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