Best Treatment for Herniated Disc That Actually Fixes the Problem

Your pain has gone on for months. Maybe years. You’ve done the physical therapy, taken the medications, sat through the injections, and followed every recommendation your doctor gave you. And still nothing has changed. You’re still searching for the best treatment for a herniated disc because nothing so far has actually fixed the problem. That […]

Peripheral Neuropathy

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD Board-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine Institute Medically reviewed on March 3, 2026 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. Key Points Peripheral neuropathy affects an estimated […]

Chronic Neck Pain Relief: Why 99% of Treatments Fail and What Actually Works

Your neck has been hurting for months. Maybe years. You’ve done the physical therapy, sat through the injections, swallowed the medications, and followed every recommendation your doctors gave you. And your chronic neck pain is still there. Every morning. Every evening. Sometimes waking you at 3 AM when you roll the wrong way on your […]

How Do Workers’ Compensation Settlements Work: Risks, Types, Claims & Average Workers Compensation Settlement

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD Board-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine Institute Medically reviewed on February 26, 2026 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. Key Points According to the Bureau of […]

Back Injury at Work: Everything You Need to Know

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD Board-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine Institute Medically reviewed on February 25, 2026 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. Key Points Before diving into the details, […]

Laser Spine Surgery Candidates: Clinical Indicators That You Qualify for Endoscopic Repair

You’ve spent months in physical therapy. The injections wore off weeks ago. Your pain medications aren’t cutting it anymore, and you’re starting to wonder if surgery is the only option left. But every surgeon you’ve consulted recommends something different, and the word “fusion” keeps coming up in ways that make you nervous. After over 30 […]

Microdiscectomy vs Laser Spine Surgery: Why Deuk Laser Disc Repair® Causes Less Tissue Trauma

Your surgeon recommended microdiscectomy for your herniated disc, and you’ve spent weeks researching recovery timelines, complication rates, and success stories. Yet something doesn’t sit right about spending months recovering from surgery when modern medicine should offer better options. After over 30 years performing spine surgery and completing more than 100,000 procedures since 2004, I’ve learned […]

Chronic Pain Is Not a Life Sentence: Start Over Without Drugs or Limitations

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MDBoard-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine InstituteMedically reviewed on February 19, 2026 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. Key Points According to the CDC, 24.3% of U.S. […]

Herniated Disc

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MDBoard-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine InstituteMedically reviewed on February 18, 2026 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. Key Points ✓ Herniated discs are extremely common – […]

Is Spinal Fusion the Only Option? What Your Surgeon Might Not Tell You

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MDBoard-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine InstituteMedically reviewed on February 17, 2026 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. Key Points Before diving into the details, here’s what […]