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Category: Back Pain

Expert insights on spine health, minimally invasive procedures, and patient recovery from the Deuk Spine Institute team.

A pensive woman surrounded by labels like "Fibromyalgia" and "Chronic Pain" with text advocating for treatment beyond diagnosis.
Back PainPain Management
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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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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Illustration of a herniated disc at T1-T2 with highlighted spine and text about hidden symptoms below cervical MRI.
Back PainNeck Pain
T1-T2 Herniated Disc: The Symptoms Hiding Just Below Your Cervical MRI

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian Board Certified Neurosurgeon Reviewed on July 29, 2026 Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only…

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Medical illustration comparing laminotomy and laminectomy procedures, highlighting targeted bone removal in laminotomy versus wider decompression during laminectomy for spinal stenosis or nerve compression.
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Laminotomy vs Laminectomy: What’s the Difference and Why Neither May Be Your Best Option

Your surgeon just told you that you need a laminectomy or maybe a laminotomy, and now you’re staring at two…

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Spinal decompression surgery infographic with a labeled spine and text descriptions.
Back PainSpine Surgery
Spinal Decompression Surgery Explained

By Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on June 25th 2026 Medical Disclaimer: The material contained…

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Person holding back with highlighted spine and facet joints, text reads "Facet Joint Pain Explained: The Cause of Up to 45% of Chronic Back Pain.
Back PainSpine Health
Facet Joint Pain Explained: The Cause of Up to 45% of Chronic Back Pain

By Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on June 24, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: The information provided…

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Why Out-of-State Patients Choose Deuk Spine Institute for Laser Spine Surgery

Every week, patients fly into Melbourne, Florida from New York, California, New Jersey, Texas, and dozens of other states. They…

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Spine Surgery and Your Active Life: Will You Lift, Run, and Play Golf Again?

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian Board-Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on May 19, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes…

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Text "Lumbar Laminectomy: What It Does, What It Misses, and Why Back Pain Returns" next to a spine model.
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Lumbar Laminectomy: What It Does, What It Misses, and Why Back Pain Returns

If a surgeon has recommended lumbar laminectomy for your back pain, you are likely living with leg symptoms, heaviness with…

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