Vineland, NJ

Nothing is worse than experiencing persistent pain in your neck, spine, or back. With nearly 65 million Americans reporting that they have experienced back pain this year, you are not alone. To help alleviate the pain and start the road to recovery, consider working with the experienced spine and orthopedic doctors at NJ Spine & Orthopedic. Located in the Vineland area, our board-certified doctors can help identify the issue and the right treatment plan for your specific needs.

NJ Spine & Orthopedic offers both non-surgical and surgical treatment plans to our patients. We believe that each case is different and requires specialized care, so we have many different treatments that we provide. Take our pain assessment online to help identify what is causing your neck and back pain and what treatment plan is best for you.

When to Seek Medical Help for Back Pain

In most cases, neck or back pain can be alleviated through at-home remedies. While a few days of rest and non-strenuous activities may do the trick for most back pain, there are cases where that pain will not let up. If you are experiencing neck or back pain, be on the lookout for the following indicators that it is time to seek help from an experienced back and spine specialist:

• Persistent Pain: If you are experiencing ongoing pain that lasts longer than a couple of weeks, it is time to contact a back and spine doctor to figure out what could be causing that issue.
• Numbness or Tingling: If you are experiencing either of these sensations, often described as a “pins and needles” feeling, seek out a doctor. This could be caused by nerve damage which is a severe issue that can cause permanent damage if left untreated.
• Injury: Whenever you have sustained an injury from an accident like a hard fall or a car accident, you should immediately seek the help of a doctor who can assess the injury for further damage to your neck, back, or spine.
• Pain in Legs: If you are experiencing shooting or aching pain in one or both legs, this could be a symptom of a more serious issue like nerve damage in your spine, and you should seek medical help right away.

To be safe, it is best to seek out the help of a back doctor as soon as your neck or back pain persists past a few weeks. It is always better to catch an issue early on rather than wait it out and let the pain worsen.

Common Treatments at NJ Spine & Orthopedic

When it comes time to see a doctor regarding back pain, you might assume that you will automatically have to get surgery to help stop the issue. NJ Spine & Orthopedic offers a wide range of treatments that involve non-surgical and minimally invasive surgical procedures. When meeting with our team of skilled doctors, they will decide what the best route is for your treatment without immediately jumping to surgery. Some common treatments given to our patients include:

• Artificial disk replacement: An alternative to traditional spinal fusion surgery, this procedure involves replacing a worn or degenerated disk in the lower regions of your spine with an artificial disk.
• Endoscopic discectomy: This minimally invasive surgical technique is an excellent option if you suffer from spinal disk herniation.
• Coccygectomy: Known to provide great pain relief, this procedure involves the partial or complete removal of the coccyx or tailbone.
• Endoscopic foraminotomy: This procedure helps to relieve pressure from spinal nerve roots caused by the compression of disk herniation, bone spurs, excessive ligaments, and scar tissue.
• Laminoforaminotomy: This minimally invasive surgical technique is a great treatment for individuals who suffer from cervical radiculopathy, which is a type of neck pain that spreads into the upper back, shoulders, and down the arms.
• Microdiscectomy: With the goal of relieving pressure on the spinal nerve column, this surgical procedure involves removing portions of the herniated disc.
• Laser spine surgery: Utilizing a focused beam of light to remove soft tissue through a small incision, this procedure is often used to reduce pain by treating herniated or ruptured disks.

If you feel unsure about which treatment is the best option for you, contact our medical team, and we can help guide you in the right direction!

Expert Back and Spine Surgeons in Vineland

Neck and back pain can put a stop to your daily routine. Get back on the road to recovery with the help of the board-certified doctors at NJ Spine & Orthopedic. Our award-winning team is ready to provide the personalized care you need to reduce your pain, improve your mobility, and get back the quality of life you deserve. Whether you need non-surgical or surgical treatment, our team can support you with whatever procedure is right for you. Contact us today for a free MRI review or call (866) 272-9271.