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Fibromyalgia vs. disc injury graphic showing a woman with neck and lower back pain alongside spinal imaging, illustrating differences between widespread pain and spinal disc injury.
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Fibromyalgia or Disc Injury? How to Tell the Difference

A disc injury is damage to one of the cushioning discs that sit between the vertebrae in your spine. The…

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Illustration of a spine receiving a facet block injection with text explaining the procedure.
Pain Management
Facet Block Injection: What It Is, How It Works, and When You Need One

By Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on August 20, 2026 Disclaimer: The contents provided in…

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Illustration of radiculopathy with highlighted spine, man in pain, and treatment images.
Spine Health
Understanding Radiculopathy: Pain, Diagnosis, and Advanced Treatments

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on Aug 19, 2026 Disclaimer: Information provided on this page is…

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Pain Management
Advanced Pain Management

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on Aug 18, 2026 Disclaimer: Information provided on this page…

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A pensive woman surrounded by labels like "Fibromyalgia" and "Chronic Pain" with text advocating for treatment beyond diagnosis.
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Chronic Pain Labels: When a Diagnosis Stops You From Getting the Right Treatment

A chronic pain label tells you how long your pain has lasted. It does not tell you what is causing…

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Illustration of a human spine highlighting a damaged vertebra with a close-up inset of a cracked vertebra.
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The Hidden Connection Between Disc Tears and Widespread Pain Symptoms

A disc tear can cause pain that shows up far from the disc itself, in the buttock, hip, thigh, groin,…

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Illustration of the Discseel procedure with MRI images showing disc degeneration and post-treatment results.
Pain Management
Discseel Procedure: What Happens Inside Treated Discs and the Evidence

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on Aug 13, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This content is for…

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Comparison of piriformis syndrome and sciatica highlighting different pain sources with text from Deuk Spine Institute.
Back Pain
Piriformis Syndrome vs. Sciatica: Why Your Diagnosis Matters More Than You Think

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD Board-Certified Neurosurgeon  Medically reviewed on Aug 12, 2026  Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational…

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Diagram of the hip area highlighting the piriformis syndrome with text about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
Back Pain
What Is Piriformis Syndrome? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD Board-Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on Aug 6, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational…

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Woman holding neck in pain, with labeled spine illustration and text about cervical spinal stenosis treatment.
Neck Pain
Cervical Spinal Stenosis Treatment: Stopping Neck Pain, Numbness, and Weakness

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD Board-Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on Aug 6, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational…

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Image highlighting the L2-L3 herniated disc with a graphic of the spine, emphasizing doctors often overlook it.
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L2-L3 Herniated Disc: The Upper Lumbar Problem Most Doctors Overlook

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian Board Certified Neurosurgeon  Reviewed on Aug 5, 2026 Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only…

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Laser Spine Institute Is Now Closed. Here’s Where To Go Instead

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian Board Certified Neurosurgeon Reviewed on Aug 4, 2026 Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and…

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