Expert insights on spine health, minimally invasive procedures, and patient recovery from the Deuk Spine Institute team.
Herniated Disc Treatment Once a disc is suspected for causing pain or discomfort, herniated disc treatment is fairly straight forward….
By Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MD Board-Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on August 21, 2024 Degenerative Disc Disease Degenerative disc disease…
Chronic Pain In the United States, more than 1 in 5 adults suffer from chronic pain. So, if you’re suffering…
Bone Spurs Bone spurs, also known as osteophytes, are calcified, hard lumps of additional bone that develop on the ends…
What is Facet Syndrome? The spinal facet joint is a weight bearing structure that acts as a “hinge joint” between…
Collapsed Disc A collapsed disc is one of the conditions that can affect the intervertebral disc located in the spinal…
By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD Board Certified Neurosurgeon Reviewed on July 10, 2026 Disclaimer: The information contained within this article…
Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Individual results may vary. Always consult…
By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian Board-Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on May 20, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes…
Similar to the filling of a jelly doughnut bursting through a weak spot in the strong outer wall, a herniated…
A disc is located between each vertebra (bones in your spine) and the vertebrae. These discs are shock absorbers that…
Herniated disc symptoms vary dramatically depending on where in your spine the herniation occurs – and whether it is pressing…
