Expert insights on spine health, minimally invasive procedures, and patient recovery from the Deuk Spine Institute team.
By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD | Board-Certified Spine SurgeonMedically Reviewed: January 8, 2026Last Updated: January 8, 2026Reading Time: 20 minutes…
Key Points ✓ C6-C7 is the most commonly herniated disc level in the cervical spine, responsible for 45–60% of all…
By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD Board-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine InstituteMedically reviewed on January 5, 2026 Medical disclaimer: This content is…
Whiplash can feel confusing and even a little scary, especially when the pain shows up long after the accident. Many…
By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD | Board-Certified Spine SurgeonMedically Reviewed: December 02, 2024 Medical disclaimer: This content is for educational…
When Hand Symptoms Start in the Neck, Not the Wrist Symptoms like numbness and tingling going down your arms and…
If you have received a diagnosis of cervical spondylosis, or “arthritis of the neck,” you understand the persistent stiffness, grinding…
You’ve been dealing with shoulder and neck pain for weeks. Using ice, rest, and maybe even physical therapy, but now…
By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian Board-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine Institute Medically reviewed on April 28, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This content is…
Receiving a cervical spine MRI report can feel like being handed a manuscript written in a foreign language. You see…
