Jersey City, NJ

Jersey City, 
New Jersey, 
Phone: (855) 586-2615
Fax: (973) 564-6092

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If you’re seeking a clinic with a patient-centered approach to treat your back, neck, or spine pain, consider the board-certified surgeons at NJ Spine and Orthopedic. Our offices near Jersey City will provide you with top-of-the-line treatment from a team of award-winning neurologists, neurosurgeons, and orthopedic specialists.

Our medical staff will consult with you one-on-one to get to the root of your pain and design a recovery plan specially designed for you and your condition. If you’re experiencing back pain in Jersey City, the team at NJSO is here to help you get back to enjoying your life.

 

Why Does My Back Hurt? 

Back pain is one of the most common medical conditions. In fact, experts say that 80% of people will experience back pain in their life. Pain in your back typically occurs when your spinal joints, muscles, or discs do not fit or move together correctly. Most people experience pain in their lower back, which is your lumbar region. The lumbar is composed of five vertebrae and supports the majority of your body weight. There are many reasons why your back may be causing you pain. Some of the most common are:

  • Spinal stenosis
  • Herniated or slipped discs
  • Degenerative disc disease

Other health factors can increase back pain, like weight, stress, and inflammatory conditions. Some ways to decrease the possibility of back pain are stretching and exercising.

If you want to know where the root of your pain could be, consider taking our free online pain assessment. If you already know your condition but aren’t sure how to treat it, complete our Treatment Finder. We also offer a free expert review on MRI scans.

 

Procedures at NJ Spine and Orthopedic 

At NJ Spine and Orthopedic, we offer the latest minimally invasive surgical techniques for all our patients. Some of the most common procedures are:

  • Artificial disc replacement
  • Axial fusion
  • Trigger and pressure point injections
  • Laser spine surgery

However, before surgical options, we always try to treat conditions with conservative healing techniques. We’ll prescribe medication to reduce your pain while also designing a physical therapy program. While not all exercises work for everyone, retraining your posture, stretching, and strengthening your core have been known to reduce pain. We may also suggest you fix your diet. Foods that are high in trans fat, refined sugar, and processed food are highly inflammatory. A healthy weight will also reduce the pressure on your spine and back.

 

Benefits of Minimally Invasive Surgery 

However, if non-surgical methods do not work, our expert team will recommend minimally invasive surgery to ease your pain. Minimally invasive surgeries can provide patients with many benefits compared to other medical techniques. For example, in traditional open surgeries, physicians make a large incision in the body to see the area and perform the procedure. However, minimally invasive surgeries involve creating a small opening with tiny cameras and lights to see inside the body.

Many patients opt for this type of procedure because tissue and muscle are moved out of the way rather than cut, making the surgery less stressful for the body. Here are some other advantages of minimally invasive surgeries.

  • Decreased risk of complications: Minimally invasive procedures use a small camera that projects an image onto the screen for surgeons to watch while operating. This provides them with a better view of the part they’re operating on. Advanced instruments allow for more intricate work to be done correctly and accurately, decreasing the risk of further complications.
  • Less scarring: Since these types of procedures require smaller incisions, you’ll have less noticeable scars on your body. The incisions usually only need a few stitches.
  • Shorter hospital stays: Minimally invasive surgeries usually necessitate less recovery time in a hospital. Some procedures allow patients to go home a few hours after the surgery, and many only require one night in the hospital.

In general, minimally invasive surgeries mean fewer risks, shorter recovery time, and reduced pain. At NJ Spine, we use minimally invasive methods to treat a wide variety of conditions.

 

Choose the Spine Experts in Jersey City

From the moment you walk in the door at NJ Spine and Orthopedic, our medical staff will work with you individually to determine the treatment options best for you. From non-surgical methods to minimally invasive surgeries, you can be confident our knowledgeable team will help you get back to the life you enjoyed before your back pain.

If you’re suffering from back, neck, or spine pain, give us a call at (866) 272-9271 or complete our contact form.