MILD is a type of decompression; only patients with lumbar spinal stenosis and a thickened ligament are candidates for this type of decompression. In order to determine a patient’s candidacy, a spinal diagnostics physician will perform a thorough examination, review their medical history, and use appropriate tests to determine the extent of the patient’s stenosis. If the stenosis is too severe, some individuals may not be candidates for the MILD procedure. If you have any questions about whether the MILD procedure is right for you, please call Jackson Pain Center today!