Comprehensive Overview of Levator Scapulae Tendonitis: Relief and Prevention
Levator Scapulae Tendonitis Pain above the upper medial angle of the scapula is known as Levator Scapulae Syndrome. One of the most prevalent muscle problems is levator scapulae soreness. The long levator scapulae muscle, which runs down the side of the neck and into the shoulder, is frequently one of the muscles involved when the […]
Comprehensive Guide to Herniated Disc
Herniated Disc Treatment Once a disc is suspected for causing pain or discomfort, herniated disc treatment is fairly straight forward. Often beginning with a series of conservative management techniques, Deuk Spine Institute will attempt to aid the disc in self repair through nonsurgical means. Should conservative management prove ineffective or the disc pain becomes overwhelming, […]
Degenerative Disc Disease: Understanding the Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
By Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MD Board-Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on August 21, 2024 Degenerative Disc Disease Degenerative disc disease involves a variety of structural, biochemical, nutritional and molecular changes that occur in the spinal disc over time or following an initial injury to the intervertebral spinal disc in your spine. Degenerative disc disease is […]
Understanding Chronic Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Chronic Pain In the United States, more than 1 in 5 adults suffer from chronic pain. So, if you’re suffering from pain, numbness, tingling, or loss of mobility due to a spine condition, you’re not alone. People who suffer from a spine condition deal with a lot of emotions every day. Many of them struggle […]
Understanding Bone Spurs: What They Are, How They Form, and How to Manage Them
Bone Spurs Bone spurs, also known as osteophytes, are calcified, hard lumps of additional bone that develop on the ends of spinal bones or surrounding joints. They frequently occur near joints damaged by osteoarthritis, a disorder that causes painful and stiff joints. Bone spurs can also form when adjacent cartilage or tendons are inflamed or […]
Disc Extrusion: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatments
Disc Extrusion The spine is one of the most vital parts of the human skeleton due to its’ critical role in health and wellbeing. It supports the motion of the human body and also houses the central spinal nerves, which branch out at different exit points in the spinal canal to form the peripheral nervous […]
Facet Syndrome Explained: Causes, Symptoms, and Advanced Treatment Options
What is Facet Syndrome? The spinal facet joint is a weight bearing structure that acts as a “hinge joint” between two adjacent bony spinal vertebrae. Normally, the facet joint facilitates painless movement between the adjacent spinal vertebrae. Only when the spinal facet joint is injured can it become painful. Pain originating from a damaged spinal […]
Understanding Collapsed Disc: What You Need to Know About Degeneration and Treatment
Collapsed Disc A collapsed disc is one of the conditions that can affect the intervertebral disc located in the spinal column. It is often treated as a synonymous syndrome to degenerative disc disease because both illnesses display similar external characteristics. What is collapsed disc? A collapsed disc may occur when intervertebral discs of the spine […]
Adjacent Segment Disease: The Fusion Risk Surgeons Rarely Mention
By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon Reviewed on July 10, 2026 Disclaimer: The information contained within this article is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Key Points ✓ Adjacent Segment Disease (ASD) is accelerated degeneration of the disc, facet joints, or ligaments at the spinal level […]
Understanding Annular Tear: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Insights
Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Individual results may vary. Always consult with your healthcare provider about your specific condition and treatment options. The basics of Annular Tear: causes, symptoms, and treatment Annular tears are medical conditions that often develop as a result of traumatic injury within […]