Surgical relief without the recovery of open surgery.
These are done through small openings rather than a long incision, which is why recovery is usually measured in weeks rather than months. Tap any procedure to read what it involves.
Not sure which procedure?
Start with where it hurts.
Pick the area closest to your pain and we will show you the conditions we treat there — and what we would consider for each.
Back & spine
Lower back, mid back, sciatica, disc and nerve pain.
Neck & shoulder
Neck pain, pinched nerves, shoulder and arm pain.
Hip & knee
Joint pain, arthritis, and pain that limits walking.
Nerve & numbness
Burning, tingling, numbness and neuropathic pain.
Headache & migraine
Chronic headache, migraine and cervicogenic pain.
Sports & injury
Work, auto and sports injuries, and recovery after them.
The question most people arrive with: do I actually need surgery?
Usually, not yet
Most people who come to us for spine pain do not end up having a procedure at all. We start by working out what is causing the pain, and conservative treatment is tried first unless there is a clear reason not to.
Small openings, not a long incision
These procedures reach the problem through openings measured in millimetres. Less muscle is disturbed getting there, which is the main reason recovery differs so much from traditional open surgery.
Weeks rather than months, for most people
Recovery depends on the procedure and on you, and your physician will give you specific numbers for yours rather than an average. What is generally true is that these are outpatient procedures and you go home the same day.
We will say so
Not every problem is suited to a minimally invasive approach. Where open surgery genuinely is the better option, we will tell you that and help you get to the right surgeon.
Questions we get asked most
Is this real surgery?
Yes — these are surgical procedures, done in a sterile setting by a physician. What makes them minimally invasive is how the surgeon reaches the problem: through very small openings rather than a long incision, so less tissue is disturbed on the way. That is what changes the recovery.
How long until I am back to normal?
It depends on which procedure and on your own situation, so your physician will give you real numbers before you decide anything. As a general rule these are same-day procedures and recovery is counted in weeks, where open spine surgery is often counted in months.
Will I be put to sleep?
That varies by procedure. Some are done with local anaesthetic and light sedation, others need general anaesthesia. You will know which applies to you well before the day, including whether you need someone to drive you home.
What if this does not work?
Having a minimally invasive procedure does not close off other options. If it does not give you enough relief, the next conversation is about what else is available — including open surgery if that is genuinely the right answer.
Will my insurance cover it?
Most of these are covered by most plans, but it depends on your plan and on what has already been tried. We verify your coverage before your visit and tell you what to expect, rather than leaving it to be discovered at billing.
Who performs these?
Board-certified physicians across our NJ, NY, PA and DE offices. You can see the full team on our providers page.
Find out whether you need surgery before anyone schedules one.
Request a consult and a physician will work out what is causing your pain first. Most people who come in for spine pain do not end up needing a procedure.