When a neck disc presses a nerve, it can cause arm pain, numbness, or weakness. Most improve with targeted therapy, medications, and injections. If symptoms persist, options include minimally invasive decompression or cervical disc replacement to relieve pressure while preserving motion.

One vertebra can shift forward, leading to back pain, leg pain, and sometimes weakness. Many patients do well with core-focused PT, bracing, and injections. For persistent instability or nerve compression, I use minimally invasive fusion (e.g., TLIF/ALIF/LLIF) to realign and stabilize.

A slipped or torn disc in the lower back can irritate the sciatic nerve, causing leg pain, tingling, or foot weakness. We start with PT and anti-inflammatories; epidural injections may help. If needed, a minimally invasive microdiscectomy removes the offending disc fragment through a tiny incision.

Disc dehydration and small joint arthritis are common causes of axial neck or back pain. We emphasize posture, ergonomics, and core strengthening, plus targeted injections (facet blocks/RFA) when needed. Surgery is reserved for clearly identified pain generators or instability after conservative care.

Age-related narrowing of the spinal canal can cause back/neck pain, numbness, and trouble walking (“neurogenic claudication”). First-line care is exercise therapy and medication. When daily life is limited, minimally invasive laminectomy/laminotomy creates space for the nerves with less tissue disruption.

Inflammation of the joint between the spine and pelvis can mimic low-back or buttock pain, often worse with standing or stairs. Diagnosis is clinical with confirmatory injections. Most patients improve with PT and belts; persistent cases may benefit from minimally invasive SI joint fusion.

If you want alternatives, we can swap one box for Osteoporotic Compression Fractures (kyphoplasty) or Adult Scoliosis/Kyphosis depending on your patient mix.