Mild Procedure

Mild Procedure services offered in Tampa, Dade City, Venice and New Port Richey, FL

If chronic pain, weakness, and numbness threaten your quality of life, talk to the team at Comprehensive Pain Management Partners about minimally invasive lumbar decompression (MILD). The interventional pain management experts work from offices in Tampa, Dade City, Venice, and New Port Richey, Florida, offering a wide range of innovative therapies, including the MILD treatment, to address lower back and leg pain stemming from lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). Call Comprehensive Pain Management Partners to learn more about how the MILD procedure can help you, or use the online booking feature to schedule your consultation at the nearest office today.

Mild Procedure Q&A

What is the MILD procedure?

The MILD® procedure is short for minimally invasive lumbar decompression. Because it’s minimally invasive, it’s a gentle surgical option used to treat lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS).

With LSS, the spinal canal narrows and puts pressure on nearby nerves, which can lead to pain, numbness, and difficulty walking. During the MILD procedure, your doctor removes small amounts of thickened ligament tissue to create more space in the spinal canal and relieve that pressure.

If treatments like physical therapy, medications, or injections haven’t provided the relief you were hoping for, your doctor may recommend the MILD procedure as the next step to help reduce pain and improve movement.

What are the benefits of the MILD procedure?

While pain relief is the main goal, there are several reasons your doctor may suggest MILD, including:

An early treatment option

Because it targets the problem area with minimal disruption to surrounding tissue, MILD can be a great early intervention for lumbar spinal stenosis.

An outpatient procedure

The procedure typically takes less than an hour, and you may be able to go home the same day.

Faster recovery

Since it’s minimally invasive, there’s less discomfort, and you can recover more quickly.

Could the MILD procedure help me?

You may be a good candidate if you’re experiencing symptoms such as:

Ongoing back pain
Loss of sensation in the feet
Sciatic nerve pain
Walking or balance problems, including foot drop
Tingling, cramping, or weakness in the legs
Changes in bladder or bowel control

These symptoms can signal a serious underlying issue, so it’s important to talk with your doctor at Comprehensive Pain Management Partners if you notice any of them.

What can I expect during and after the procedure?

The MILD procedure is done on an outpatient basis using local anesthesia and light sedation to keep you comfortable. Your doctor makes a very small incision in your back and carefully removes the tissue and bone causing nerve compression. Afterward, the care team monitors you briefly before sending you home.

Mild soreness is normal, but most patients manage it easily with over-the-counter pain medication. You’ll want to avoid driving, bathing, or swimming for about 24 hours, but otherwise you can resume most of your usual activities.

To learn more about the MILD procedure or explore options for back and joint pain, call Comprehensive Pain Management Partners or schedule a consultation using the online booking form.