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Herniated Disc
Herniated Disc Lower Back

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD Board-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine Institute Medically reviewed on February 12, 2026 Medical disclaimer: This content…

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Spine Health
Spine Arthritis — AKA Back or Neck Arthritis

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MD Board-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine Institute Medically reviewed on February 11, 2026 Medical disclaimer: This content…

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Man clutching his lower back, illustrating pain from L5-S1 herniation, related to symptom management of lower back pain.
Herniated Disc
Decoding L5-S1 Herniation: The Link Between Lower Back Pain, Sciatica, and Referred Abdominal Pain

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

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Laser spine surgery vs fusion
Spine Surgery
Laser Spine Surgery vs Fusion: How Deuk Laser Disc Repair® Avoids Spinal Hardware

Your surgeon just told you that fusion is your only option for chronic back pain. You’ve already tried physical therapy,…

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Spine Surgery
Laser Spine Surgery Recovery Time: Deuk Laser Disc Repair® Day-by-Day Timeline

Your surgeon tells you the procedure takes 20 minutes. You’ll walk within an hour. You’ll go home the same day….

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Spine Surgery
The History of Ultra-Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Spine Surgery

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MDBoard-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine InstituteMedically reviewed on February 5, 2026 Medical disclaimer: This content is for…

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A muscular man holds dumbbells, illustrating potential stress on the spine and risk of herniated disc.
Herniated Disc
Lifting Weights With Herniated Disc: What To Avoid And Try

Lifting Weights With Herniated Disc By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MDBoard-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine InstituteMedically reviewed on February 4, 2026 Medical…

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3D illustration of a spinal column highlighting a bulging disc.
Herniated Disc
Bulging Disc Treatment Explained: Symptoms, Causes, and Solutions

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MDBoard-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine InstituteMedically reviewed on February 2, 2026 Medical disclaimer:This content is for educational…

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Is laser spine surgery worth it
Spine Surgery
Is Laser Spine Surgery Worth It? Deuk Laser Disc Repair® Success Rates and Outcomes

You’ve researched laser spine surgery for months. You’ve read testimonials, watched videos, compared facilities. Yet one question keeps you up…

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minimally invasive spine surgeon
Spine Surgery
How to Find a Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeon: Practical Criteria for Real Expertise

Your surgeon recommends a laminectomy with fusion for your herniated disc. The procedure requires a 4-inch incision, removes portions of…

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l4 disc herniation symptoms
Herniated Disc
L4-L5 Disc Herniation: Understanding Symptoms, Causes, and Advanced Treatment Options

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MDBoard-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine InstituteMedically reviewed on January 29, 2026 Medical disclaimer: This content is for…

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Person sitting on a couch, touching their cold feet, highlighting discomfort possibly linked to a herniated disc.
Herniated Disc
Cold Feet and Herniated Discs: Understanding the Connection and All Possible Causes

By Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, MDBoard-Certified Neurosurgeon, Deuk Spine InstituteMedically reviewed on January 29, 2026 Medical disclaimer: This content is for…

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