Until recently, spinal procedures were reserved for patients with severe or disabling pain. Procedures involved the removal of the herniated or ruptured disc as well as the fusion of the ruptured disc with bone or metal plates, and wires and screws.

To reach the affected area, surgeons had to cut through muscles, ligaments, and the delicate nerves that surround the spine. The surgery carried the risk of general anesthesia and postoperative risks, including loss of nerve function as well as weakening of the back muscles.

The minimally invasive techniques practiced at the Mocek Spine Clinic allow the physician to reach the affected area either by a needle or through a tiny incision to the side of the back muscles. The technique can be performed without general anesthesia but, under gentle conscious sedation, further increasing safety and reducing the chance of nerve injury.

Epidural Steroid Injection 

Cervical and Lumbar Facet Joint Nerve Injection 

Radiofrequency Facet Joint Nerve Denervation 

Coccygeal Nerve Block and Radiofrequency Ablation 

Sacroiliac Joint Injection and Radiofrequency Ablation 

Diagnostic Lumbar Myelogram with CT 

Selective Nerve Root Blocks

Kyphoplasty 

Implantable Pain Pump Trial 

Implantable Neurostimulator Trial 

RACZ Lysis of Adhesions

Genicular Nerve Block and Radiofrequency Ablation 

Occipital Nerve Block and Radiofrequency Ablation 

Intercostal Nerve Block and Radiofrequency Ablation 

Ankle Injection 

Knee Injection 

Hip Injection 

Shoulder Injection 

Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression (MILD) Procedure 

Superficial Peroneal Nerve Block 

Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Block 

Celiac Plexus Block 

Inferior Hypogastric Plexus Block 

Impar Ganglion Nerve Block 

Neurolytic Blocks for Metastatic Cancer Pain 

Trigger Point Injections 

Basivertebral Nerve Ablation 

VIA Disc Procedure 

Percutaneous Minimally Invasive SI Joint Fusion 

Peripheral Nerve Stimulator Trial and Implant 

Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG) Stimulator Trial 

Implantable pain pump management

Implantable Neurostimulator management

Implantable pain pump diagnostics

Medication management for Chronic Spin Pain

Urine, serum and saliva drug compliance testing

Compounded topical pain creams