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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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Comparison of piriformis syndrome and sciatica highlighting different pain sources with text from Deuk Spine Institute.
Back Pain
Piriformis Syndrome vs. Sciatica: Why Your Diagnosis Matters More Than You Think

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD Board-Certified Neurosurgeon  Medically reviewed on Aug 12, 2026  Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational…

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Diagram of the hip area highlighting the piriformis syndrome with text about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
Back Pain
What Is Piriformis Syndrome? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD Board-Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on Aug 6, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational…

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Woman holding neck in pain, with labeled spine illustration and text about cervical spinal stenosis treatment.
Neck Pain
Cervical Spinal Stenosis Treatment: Stopping Neck Pain, Numbness, and Weakness

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD Board-Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on Aug 6, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational…

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Image highlighting the L2-L3 herniated disc with a graphic of the spine, emphasizing doctors often overlook it.
lumbar Spine
L2-L3 Herniated Disc: The Upper Lumbar Problem Most Doctors Overlook

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian Board Certified Neurosurgeon  Reviewed on Aug 5, 2026 Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only…

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Laser Spine Institute is closed, directing to Deuk Spine Institute Surgery Center.
Best Spine Surgeons
Laser Spine Institute Is Now Closed. Here’s Where To Go Instead

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian Board Certified Neurosurgeon Reviewed on Aug 4, 2026 Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and…

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Illustration of a bulging disc pressing on nerves with text about treatment, symptoms, causes, and solutions.
Herniated Disc
Bulging Disc Treatment Explained: Symptoms, Causes, and Solutions

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian Board Certified Neurosurgeon Reviewed on July 30, 2026 Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only…

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Illustration of a herniated disc at T1-T2 with highlighted spine and text about hidden symptoms below cervical MRI.
Back PainNeck Pain
T1-T2 Herniated Disc: The Symptoms Hiding Just Below Your Cervical MRI

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian Board Certified Neurosurgeon Reviewed on July 29, 2026 Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only…

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Man holding shoulder with highlighted thoracic spine, text: "14 Causes of Thoracic Spine Pain You Shouldn't Ignore.
Spine Health
14 Causes of Thoracic Spine Pain You Shouldn’t Ignore

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian Board Certified Neurosurgeon Reviewed on July 28, 2026  Disclaimer: The material provided herein is purely educational…

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Man with highlighted spine holding back, accompanied by text about degenerative disc disease and spinal fusion.
Spine Health
Multilevel Degenerative Disc Disease: Do You Really Need Multi-Level Fusion?

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian Board Certified Neurosurgeon Reviewed on July 23, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes…

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X-ray illustration of a spine highlighting L1-L2 disc problems with a person holding their lower back in pain.
Herniated Disclumbar Spine
L1-L2 Disc Problems: Symptoms, Causes, and Why Fusion Is Rarely the Answer

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian Board Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on Jul 22, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This information is intended for…

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Man with highlighted spine pain and an inset of a disc protrusion diagram.
Herniated Disc
Disc Protrusion: Symptoms, Causes & the Non-Fusion Fix

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD   Board Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on July 21, 2026 Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational…

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