Radiofrequency ablation uses heat generated by radio waves to disable nerves responsible for sending pain signals from the spine — commonly used for chronic pain in the neck, mid-back, or lower back. Under fluoroscopy, the physician places a specialized needle near the affected nerve, tests its involvement, then applies heat to interrupt pain transmission. The procedure takes about 30 minutes, with minimal downtime and relief lasting from six months to over a year.

MILD treats lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) by removing excess bone or ligament tissue compressing the spinal nerves, restoring space in the spinal canal through a small incision. Under imaging guidance, the physician inserts specialized tools to remove obstructing tissue in 30–45 minutes. Patients return home the same day, resume light activity within a few days, and often experience improved mobility and reduced pain within a few weeks.

The Minuteman® is a minimally invasive alternative to traditional spinal fusion for lower back pain caused by spinal instability from spondylolisthesis or degenerative disc disease. A small spacer implant is placed between vertebrae through a lateral incision — no screws or rods — under fluoroscopy in 30–60 minutes, often under local anesthesia. Patients go home the same day and typically resume light activities within a few days with pain relief within weeks.

Kyphoplasty treats vertebral compression fractures — small cracks in the spine often caused by osteoporosis, injury, or cancer — to relieve pain, stabilize the bone, and restore normal alignment. Under fluoroscopy, the physician inserts a needle, inflates a small balloon to create space, then fills it with bone cement that hardens quickly. The procedure takes 30–60 minutes per level, with most patients going home the same day and experiencing significant pain relief within 24–48 hours.

SI Joint Fusion stabilizes the sacroiliac joint (where the spine meets the pelvis) using a small implant — ideal for patients with chronic SI joint pain unresponsive to injections or therapy. A small incision is made and implants are inserted under image guidance in about an hour. Patients return home the same day and to light activity within a few weeks, with progressive relief as the joint fuses and heals.

VIA Disc is a biologic therapy for low back pain caused by degenerative disc disease, injecting a proprietary tissue-based allograft into the affected disc to stimulate hydration, repair, and regeneration of disc tissue. Under imaging guidance, the provider inserts a needle and injects the material in about 30 minutes. Patients return to light activity within a day or two, with pain relief and disc health improvement occurring gradually over weeks to months.