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Category: Pain Management

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

Man with illuminated spinal cord graphic and highlighted text about spinal cord stimulator issues.
Pain Management
Abbott Spinal Cord Stimulator Review: Why It Fails To Treat Your Pain

By Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on September 2, 2026 Disclaimer: The contents provided in…

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Pain Management
Why Pain Management Isn’t Ending Your Chronic Pain: The Untreated Disc

Pain management is built to control symptoms. Inflammation, nerve signaling, muscle guarding, these are what injections and medications target. What…

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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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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.
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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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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Illustration of a heel spur on a human foot, highlighting bone growth and pain points.
Pain ManagementSpine Health
Bone Spurs (Osteophytes): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD   Board-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine Institute   Medically reviewed on April 1, 2026  Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only…

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Stem cell therapy for spine
Herniated DiscPain ManagementSpine Health
Stem Cell Therapy for Spine: What the Evidence Actually Shows for Herniated Discs

Patients ask me about stem cell therapy for spine and herniated discs more than almost any other alternative to surgery….

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Pain Management
What Is Interventional Pain Management? A Comprehensive Guide

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD Board-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine Institute Medically reviewed on March 17, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This content…

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Two surgeons focus intently during a surgical procedure in a dimly lit operating room.
Pain Management
Spinal Cord Stimulator Review: Disadvantages And Risks Of The Surgery Implant

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD Board-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine Institute Medically reviewed on March 10, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This content…

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