TREATMENTS & PROCEDURES
The mild®Procedure
GROTH PAIN & SPINE
What Is The mild® Procedure?
The mild® Procedure is a minimally invasive treatment option that addresses a major root cause of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). LSS is a degenerative, age-related narrowing of the lower spinal canal that causes symptoms of pain, numbness, tingling or heaviness when standing or walking in the low back, legs, or buttocks. The mild® Procedure treats this condition by removing excess, thickened ligament tissue to restore space in the spinal canal and reduce the pressure on the spinal nerves.
IS THIS TREATMENT right for you?
More Than a treatment: A Step Toward Relief
CONDITIONS TREATED:
The mild® Procedure is designed to treat lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) in patients who experience neurogenic claudication; leg and back pain that worsens with standing or walking and improves with sitting or leaning forward.
You may be a candidate for mild® if you have:
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Lumbar spinal stenosis diagosed on MRI or other imaging
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Symptoms lasting 6+ months, such as pain, numbness, tingling, or heaviness in the legs
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Difficulty standing or walking for extended periods due to leg pain
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Tried conservative treatments (physical therapy, medications, or injections) without lasting relief
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
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Outpatient Procedure: Typically performed in less than 1 hour.
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Minimally Invasive: Requires no implants, stitches, steroids or opioids.
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Quick Recovery: Patients typically resume normal activity within 24 hours with no restrictions.
FAQS: Frequently asked questions
Studies show that 88% of patients avoid back surgery for at least 5 years after mild.
Some patients report mild soreness at the incision site that improves over the next few days. Most patients return to normal activity 24 hours after the procedure.
Most patients see significant improvements their walking and standing at 30 days post-procedure, and studies show that when combined with a home walking program patients were able to increase their average walking distance from 246 feet to 3,956 feet with less pain over the course of 1 year.
mild® is covered nationwide by Medicare (all ages, all plan types, including Medicare Advantage) the VA, U.S. Military & IHS. Commercial coverage varies. Please call the office at (631)543-1440 to see if you are eligible.
Groth Pain & Spine:
Guiding You From Pain To Possibility
At our practice, we don’t just treat pain, we treat people. We take time to understand your story, your symptoms, and what matters most to you. With every visit, you’ll experience thoughtful, attentive care that puts your comfort and well-being first. Because to us, you’re not just a patient, you’re part of the family.
UNDERSTANDING THE PROCEDURE
mild® Procedure Results
mild® is an early treatment option to consider when conservative therapies such as physical therapy, chiropractic treatments, and epidurals do not provide lasting relief. The short, outpatient mild® Procedure can be performed through a single, tiny incision smaller than the size of a baby aspirin (5.1 mm), and patients can resume normal activity as soon as 24 hours after the procedure. mild® may help patients diagnosed with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) stand longer and walk farther with less pain by treating the underlying cause of LSS symptoms in a minimally invasive way.
Patients do not always see immediate results from mild®, and adhering to a walking program post-procedure is important to maximize outcomes. Follow closely with your provider after the procedure to track your progress. Clinical studies show that patients can achieve increased standing time from eight to 56 minutes, and increased walking distance from 246 feet to 3,956 feet.
Not Burning Bridges
mild® may allow elderly patients with symptomatic lumbar spinal stenosis to avoid lumbar decompression surgery while providing significant symptomatic relief. In the event that mild does not provide lasting relief, spine surgery is still an option. This positions mild as the next best step after epidural steroid injections, but before invasive surgery.
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