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

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Managing Chronic Back Pain: Causes, Types, and Advanced Treatment Options 

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD Board-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine Institute Medically reviewed on March 26, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This content is…

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Diagnosis of Back Pain: Why MRI Alone Is Never Enough

You have the MRI report. It describes a herniated disc, maybe a bulge at L4-L5, maybe some degenerative changes. Your…

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A patient lying on the hospital bed as a result of complication from laminectomy surgery.
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Why Stem Cell Treatment Doesn’t Work for Back Pain

Summary In this edition of Spine Scams Exposed, Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, CEO and founder of Deuk Spine Institute, breaks down…

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Best treatment for chronic back pain
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Best Treatment for Chronic Back Pain: Why Most Spine Surgeries Fail and What Actually Cures It

You have spent years doing everything right. The physical therapy sessions, the cortisone injections, the chiropractor visits, and the medications…

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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…

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L3-L4-L5 Disc Bulge: Understanding Your Diagnosis and Finding the Right Treatment

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MDBoard-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine InstituteMedically reviewed on January 20, 2026 Medical disclaimer: This content is for…

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Diagram of a lower back showing a pinched nerve due to herniated disc.
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Understanding Pinched Nerves: Comprehensive Guide to Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MDBoard-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine InstituteMedically reviewed on January 7, 2026 Medical disclaimer: This content is for…

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Back Braces: Help or Harm? An Evidence-Based Guide to Safe and Effective Use

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD | Board-Certified Spine SurgeonMedically Reviewed: December 31, 2024Last Updated: December 31, 2024Reading Time: 15 minutes…

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What Causes Back Pain: The Real Sources Behind Chronic Pain

Your doctor says your back pain is due to poor posture. Your chiropractor blames weak core muscles. Your physical therapist…

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Pain Radiating Below the Knee: When Sciatica Demands Your Attention

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD Board-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine InstituteMedically reviewed on December 22, 2025 Medical disclaimer: This content is…

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