Expert insights on spine health, minimally invasive procedures, and patient recovery from the Deuk Spine Institute team.
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…
Patients ask me about stem cell therapy for spine and herniated discs more than almost any other alternative to surgery….
By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD Board-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine Institute Medically reviewed on March 17, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This content…
By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD Board-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine Institute Medically reviewed on March 10, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This content…
Many people living with chronic back pain (or caring for loved ones who are) misunderstand what modern pain management really…
Why promising treatments don't always deliver promised results As a board-certified neurosurgeon with three decades of experience and founder of…
Think Twice Before Taking Gabapentin for Back Pain Chronic back pain is one of the most common disabilities people face…
Radiofrequency Ablation does NOT Treat Herniated Disc Pain Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is often misunderstood as a treatment for herniated discs…
Kyphoplasty A kyphoplasty is a surgical procedure designed to stop the pain caused by a spinal fracture, to stabilize the…
BMAC Therapy BMAC therapy is a regenerative treatment for healing and pain management. This non-surgical regenerative therapy is a relatively…
