Comprehensive Spine and Musculoskeletal Care in New Brunswick

At Gerling Spine Care and Research Institute, New Brunswick patients have access to one of the most complete spine and musculoskeletal treatment programs available in Central New Jersey. Whether you are in the early stages of managing a degenerative condition, seeking a non-surgical regenerative option, or exploring your surgical choices after conservative care has not provided relief, our team brings the full depth of our clinical and research expertise to every patient we see. Contact our New Brunswick office today to schedule a consultation and find the right treatment for your condition.

Cervical Spine Treatments

The cervical spine encompasses the seven vertebrae of the neck along with the discs, joints, and nerve roots between them. Our New Brunswick team offers the full spectrum of cervical spine care across both surgical and non-surgical approaches.

Surgical Procedures

  • Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)
  • Artificial Cervical Disc Replacement
  • Cervical Laminoplasty
  • Posterior Cervical Fusion

Minimally Invasive Procedures

  • Endoscopic Diskectomy: Cervical
  • Endoscopic Foraminotomy: Cervical
  • Epidural Injections (Cervical)
  • Facet Joint Injections (Cervical)
  • Medial Branch Block Injections (Cervical)
  • Rhizotomy (Cervical)
  • Sympathetic Nerve Block (Stellate Ganglion)

Thoracic Spine Treatments

The thoracic spine is the mid-back region and is less commonly affected by degenerative conditions than the cervical or lumbar spine. When thoracic pathology does arise, our New Brunswick team is equipped to diagnose and treat it with the same precision applied throughout our practice.


Minimally Invasive Procedures

  • Endoscopic Diskectomy: Thoracic
  • Endoscopic Foraminotomy: Thoracic
  • Epidural Injections (Thoracic)
  • Facet Joint Injections (Thoracic)
  • Medial Branch Block Injections (Thoracic)
  • Vertebroplasty

Lumbar Spine Treatments

The lumbar spine is the most frequent site of spinal pain and degeneration. Our New Brunswick team offers a broad range of lumbar treatments, from targeted injections and regenerative biologics to complex fusion surgery.

Surgical Procedures

  • Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (LLIF)
  • Posterior Lumbar Fusion
  • Spinal Stenosis Surgery
  • Total Disc Replacement (Lumbar)

Minimally Invasive Procedures

  • Endoscopic Diskectomy: Lumbar
  • Endoscopic Foraminotomy: Lumbar
  • Epidural Injections (Lumbar)
  • Facet Joint Injections (Lumbar)
  • Laminectomy
  • Lumbar Fusions
  • Medial Branch Block Injections (Lumbar)
  • Minimally Invasive Lumbar Discectomy
  • Rhizotomy (Lumbar)
  • Sympathetic Nerve Block (Lumbar)
  • Vertebroplasty
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Sacral Spine and Pelvic Treatments

The sacrum and sacroiliac joints connect the spine to the pelvis and are a frequently overlooked source of lower back and pelvic pain. Our New Brunswick team offers both diagnostic and therapeutic options for conditions affecting this region.

Surgical Procedures

  • Sacroiliac Fusion (SI Fusion)

Minimally Invasive Procedures

  • Sympathetic Nerve Block (Lumbar/Sacral)
  • SI Joint Injections

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Regenerative Treatments

Regenerative medicine addresses the underlying biology of disc and joint degeneration, offering non-surgical options for patients seeking to promote healing, reduce inflammation, and avoid or delay surgery. These treatments are available for conditions affecting the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, as well as peripheral joints.

  • Bone Marrow Aspirate Injections
  • PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Injections
  • Exosome Therapy
  • Disk Cell and Scaffold Treatment
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Conditions We Treat

Our New Brunswick team diagnoses and treats a broad range of spinal and musculoskeletal conditions. If you are experiencing any of the following, we encourage you to schedule an evaluation.

  • Back Pain
  • Neck Pain
  • Herniated Disc
  • Sciatica
  • Radiculopathy
  • Scoliosis
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
  • Vertebral Compression Fractures
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Why Choose Gerling Spine Care and Research Institute?

For Central New Jersey patients, access to a practice combining genuine diagnostic rigor, a conservative-first philosophy, and the surgical depth to manage the most complex spinal conditions has historically required traveling to New York City. 

Our New Brunswick location changes that. With more than 300 peer-reviewed publications, leadership in NASS, CSRS, and LSRS, and a clinical culture built on evidence and compassionate patient care, our institute delivers the same standard of excellence close to home.

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Relief starts with quality orthopedic care. Contact us today to take the next step toward a more active, pain-free life.

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