Jonas M. Sokolof, DO

I am a physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation (also known as PM&R, or physiatry). After completing my residency training at Harvard Medical School, I went on to subspecialize in musculoskeletal medicine and interventional spine care (epidural injections, sacroiliac joint injections, facet joint injections, and others) at UMDNJ/Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. While I was at Kessler, I acquired additional skills in the non-operative treatment of various musculoskeletal conditions, such as arthritis, low back pain, neck pain, coccygodynia, neuropathy, dystonia, and tendinitis.

As a physiatrist, my goal is to help restore my patients’ function through the use of various non-operative treatments including, but not limited to, rehabilitation prescription, injections (for spine and joint pain), medication prescription, and manual medicine treatments. Whenever possible, I try to avoid prescribing medications for long-term use and prefer a more holistic approach to patient care. As such, I have expertise in osteopathic manipulative medicine treatment (OMT), also known as manual medicine. OMT is “hands-on care” — using the hands to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness or injury. Various techniques are used including stretching, gentle pressure, and resistance. I often find this modality useful as an adjunct to my therapeutic repertoire. If clinically indicated, I am also able to use my skills in image-guided injections for the spine and peripheral joints. Additionally, I perform electrodiagnostic testing (EMG) to diagnose and guide treatment of various neuromuscular disorders.