Conditions We Treat in Queens

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care, and one of the most frequently mismanaged. At Gerling Spine Care and Research Institute, we identify the precise structural source of each patient's pain before recommending treatment, ensuring that every care plan is built on an accurate diagnosis rather than assumptions.

Neck pain ranges from muscle strain that resolves with conservative care to serious cervical spine conditions requiring surgical intervention. Our Queens team evaluates the full cervical spine to distinguish between axial pain, nerve root compression, and spinal cord involvement, and matches each patient with the most appropriate and least invasive treatment available.

A herniated disc occurs when the inner material of a spinal disc ruptures through the outer wall and presses on a nearby nerve. It is one of the most common causes of radiating arm or leg pain, and in the majority of cases, responds well to conservative and interventional treatment before surgery is ever considered.

Sciatica describes the sharp, radiating nerve pain that travels from the lower back through the buttock and down the leg when a lumbar nerve root is compressed. It is a symptom rather than a diagnosis, and identifying the underlying cause, whether a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, or spondylolisthesis, is the essential first step toward lasting relief.

Scoliosis is an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine that affects both adolescents and adults. In adults, it most commonly presents as chronic back or leg pain rather than visible postural changes, and is closely associated with degenerative disc disease and spinal stenosis. Treatment ranges from physical therapy and targeted injections to corrective spinal fusion for severe or progressive cases.