Back pain or neck pain should not leave you stranded or isolated from the active life that you long to live. You don't have to live with agonizing pain from a herniated or bulging disc in your neck. There is a cure - and yes, we said cure - for many causes of back and neck pain that do not require long hospital stays, heavy narcotic medications, or large invasive incisions. What is it, you ask? The answer is right here in Melbourne, FL - at Deuk Spine Institute. Dr. Ara Deukmedjian is determined to prove the world that traditional spine surgery is out and that new advanced options, such as state-of-the-art minimally invasive Deuk Laser Disc Repair, an endoscopic laser spine surgery, is the more effective treatment that will stand the test of time and gets patients back on their feet faster than a 3 hour tour.

Even when the laser procedure is not the appropriate fix for your painful spine condition, other surgeries performed at Deuk Spine Institute including fusion surgery have much better results than are typically shown in national averages.

"The surgeon you choose must make the correct diagnosis in order to recommend a surgery that will relieve your pain," said Ara Deukmdedjian, MD who was recently announced the president elect of the Brevard County Medical Society. "If your spine is fused when you have facet pain, an arthritic condition, you are breaking out the big guns for a problem that could have most likely been easily fixed with injections."

 

Dawn Wells, the actress who played Maryanne in the TV show Gilligan's Island, knows the importance of staying active into your senior years, despite back or neck pain. At the BAHS Anti-Aging Health Fair last Friday, Dawn advocated the importance of knowing your medical options as you age. Posing with our staff and proudly wearing a Deuk Spine hat, Dawn showed her support of ours and other causes to fight the aging process, including the effects of aging on the spine.

How do you battle such a prevalent condition that leaves so many lives stranded in the dust?

"First, find out if you are asking the right questions," said COO of Deuk Spine Institute, Dave Russell. "We have a great questionnaire on our website that you can bring along to your appointment to ensure you get the answers you need."

Second, you need a diagnosis that covers all of the bases. A detailed medical history, hands on examination, and the apprpriate diagnostic testing including discogram or EMG will give insight into the root of the problem that is causing you pain.

Third, understand your treatment options and talk with your surgeon to find out which is best for you.

Just as Gilligan, the professor, Skipper, Ginger, and of course Maryanne, were stranded so many years ago, you do not need to be. There is a cure for your back or neck pain!