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Imagine life without back pain
Close your eyes. Picture waking up without an ache in your lower back. No stiffness when you rise, no groan as you bend to tie your shoes. Imagine that familiar ache replaced by ease, your body moving freely as you take on the day. Now open your eyes. Because for [...]
Understanding Lumbar spinal stenosis pain
Lumbar spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal canal in the lower back, can cause a spectrum of pain and discomfort, often leaving individuals perplexed and seeking answers. Understanding the specific types of pain it generates can be crucial for proper diagnosis and management. The most characteristic pain associated with [...]
New Year New Spine
As a neurosurgeon, I witness firsthand the toll daily life takes on our spines. While surgery can be a powerful tool, prevention is truly the best medicine. I encourage you to embrace the tips below to keep your spine healthy in the new year. Ditch the sedentary life! Daily walks, [...]
Schedule Your Consultation for the New year
As we embark on a new year, consider this: your brain and spine are the engines of your life. When they're not functioning optimally, even everyday tasks can feel insurmountable. Don't let chronic pain, debilitating nerve disorders, or persistent neurological struggles hold you back from experiencing life to the fullest. [...]
Causes of Morning Neck Pain
Waking up to a stiff neck? Morning neck pain is a common complaint, plaguing millions of people each year. Symptoms can include difficulty turning your head or feeling like your neck is frozen in place, a dull ache, a sharp pang, or anything in between, tension or migraine-like headaches and [...]
Relaxation Techniques To Manage Stress During The Holidays
Looking for ways to manage stress this holiday season? Here are some quick and easy relaxation techniques! Close your eyes, inhale slowly through your nose, and exhale completely through your mouth. Repeat for 5-10 minutes. Light a lavender or chamomile candle to diffuse calming scents while you relax. Or, [...]
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Dr. Darakchiev is a board-certified neurosurgeon in Long Island, NY, with an established, highly regarded practice, for over 20 years.
WEST ISLIP OFFICE
380 Montauk Highway
West Islip, NY 11795
Phone: 631-690-9080
Fax: 631-893-8012
SMITHTOWN OFFICE
St. Catherine of Siena Medical Office Building,
Suite 302 48 Route 25A
Smithtown, NY 11787
Phone: 631-690-9080
