Spinal stenosis is a common condition that affects millions of people, particularly older adults. It occurs when the spaces within the spine narrow, causing pressure on the nerves and resulting in pain, numbness, and weakness in the back and legs.
When conservative measures fail, our team at Pain Care in Georgia can help restore your comfort, mobility, and quality of life with innovative, minimally invasive procedures, such as mild® for spinal stenosis.
Learn more about the mild procedure and when our team may recommend it as your best treatment option for spinal stenosis.
Many individuals initially manage their spinal stenosis symptoms with conservative treatments such as physical therapy, medications, and epidural steroid injections.
However, when these methods fail to provide lasting relief, patients may need to consider minimally invasive alternatives before resorting to major surgery.
One such option is the minimally invasive lumbar decompression (mild®) procedure.
Mild is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure designed to relieve pressure on the spinal nerves by removing small portions of overgrown ligament tissue.
Age-related ligament stiffening and overgrowth (ligamatum flavum hypertrophy) is a common cause of lumbar spinal stenosis.
Unlike traditional spine surgery, which often involves large incisions, general anesthesia, and significant recovery time, mild is performed through a tiny injection-like incision and requires only local anesthesia.
Your Pain Care provider uses advanced imaging technology, such as fluoroscopy, to ensure precision and safety.
For individuals with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS), mild offers several advantages compared to more invasive procedures like laminectomy or spinal fusion:
The procedure is performed through a small incision, reducing tissue damage and the risk of complications.
Most patients can resume normal activities within 24 to 48 hours, whereas traditional surgery may require weeks or months of recovery.
Mild does not involve hardware placement, reducing the likelihood of complications associated with implants or anesthesia.
Many patients experience significant pain relief and improved mobility after undergoing mild.
Patients can return home the same day, avoiding hospital stays and lengthy rehabilitation.
Patients diagnosed with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) who have not found sufficient relief through conservative treatments suit this innovative procedure best.
Mild is particularly beneficial for:
Before undergoing the mild procedure, your Pain Care physician discusses the expected outcomes and other details about recovery and the procedure.
Its minimally invasive nature, quick recovery time, and proven effectiveness make mild an attractive option for many individuals seeking lasting pain relief.
Call one of our six Georgia locations today to schedule a visit at Pain Care.
