Living with chronic pain can be isolating, frustrating, and exhausting, especially when the treatments feel more like guesswork than guidance. At Pain Free Lives, the mission is clear: help people live well, doing what they love, without letting pain take the joy out of their daily experiences. Whether it’s the impact of aging, high-impact hobbies like hiking or running, or simply the wear and tear of an active life, this clinic was built to support people through it all, with compassion, expertise, and real solutions.
For New Yorkers working long hours and striving to enjoy their one day off, feeling good enough to truly enjoy life shouldn’t be a luxury. The team at Pain Free Lives sees it as a right, and they’re committed to making sure patients have access to thoughtful, well-rounded care that fits their lives, not just their charts.
A Mission That Puts People First
For Dr. Mohammad Aalai, founder and lead physician at Pain Free Lives, the mission is deeply personal: support people through the realities of aging, movement-related injuries, and the wear and tear that comes with doing what you love.
Whether someone is an avid hiker, a lifelong runner, or simply pushing through long work weeks in a fast-paced city, the goal remains the same: to help them keep going without sacrificing their quality of life.
The team understands that for many patients, feeling good isn’t about athletic performance, it’s about being able to enjoy that one free day off without pain. That’s a mission worth showing up for.
Breaking the Mold in Pain Management
So what sets this clinic apart?
It’s the approach. Instead of relying on standard templates or rushing into procedures, the Pain Free Lives method starts with something many patients haven’t experienced in a while: someone who listens.
Care begins with questions that dig deeper than a pain scale:
- How long has this been affecting your life?
- What’s worked? What hasn’t?
- Is this pain interfering with something meaningful, your hobbies, your sleep, your peace of mind?
Rather than prescribing the same path for everyone, treatment plans are built from the ground up using a tailored diagnostic strategy. The process feels more like a true partnership than a doctor visit, and that’s intentional.
Custom Care Over One-Size-Fits-All
Every patient who walks through the door comes with a different story. Some have been managing pain for decades. Others are just beginning their journey. Many feel like they’ve been handed vague explanations or offered surface-level fixes elsewhere.
At Pain Free Lives, that stops. Instead of focusing on symptoms in isolation, the team works to understand what’s causing the issue and what’s been overlooked along the way.
This might mean identifying that a patient’s long-term “knee pain” isn’t coming from the knee at all. Or recognizing that surgery isn’t always the next step, even when it’s been recommended. Sometimes the best solution is less about intervention and more about the right combination of strategy, education, and movement.
Care That’s Accessible and Realistic
One thing that defines this practice is its commitment to accessibility. Pain Free Lives serves a broad and diverse community, including many patients who struggle to find providers that accept their insurance. Here, care isn’t limited to what’s easy or convenient; it’s guided by what’s right.
The focus isn’t on volume. It’s on people.
This isn’t a place where patients are rushed in and out. It’s a place where they’re heard, respected, and offered options that align with their needs and goals. Whether someone needs a conservative plan or a more involved procedure, they’ll know why it’s being recommended and what to expect.
A Practice That Grows With You
Pain Free Lives is more than a clinic; it’s a resource. Our team regularly shares guidance online through videos and social platforms, offering simple tips for movement, nutrition, and lifestyle support that anyone can use.
And the message behind it all is simple: pain doesn’t have to take the lead in your life. There are solutions out there. They just need to be personal, practical, and delivered by people who care.
Watch the Interview: Mission & Disruption in Pain Care
Want to hear more about the philosophy behind the practice?
In a recent video interview, Alter New Media CEO Nadya Rousseau sat down with Dr. Aalai to talk about the mission behind Pain Free Lives and how it’s bringing a fresh perspective to musculoskeletal and pain medicine. They cover everything from how treatment plans are built to what “disruption” really looks like in the healthcare space.
🎥 Watch the full interview on YouTube to get a behind-the-scenes look at a practice that’s doing things differently and doing them for the right reasons.
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Visit Pain Free Lives
If you’re in Brooklyn and looking for pain care that feels personal, you’ll find it here.
📍 745 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11230
Whether you’re managing chronic pain, recovering from an injury, or just tired of not being heard, this is a place built with your experience in mind.
