Borimir Darakchiev Archives - Borimir Darakchiev MD https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/tag/borimir-darakchiev/ Board-Certified Neurosurgeon Thu, 16 Nov 2023 15:56:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 Understanding the causes and symptoms of night time back pain https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/understanding-the-causes-and-symptoms-of-nighttime-back-pain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=understanding-the-causes-and-symptoms-of-nighttime-back-pain Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:17:31 +0000 https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/?p=2472 Nighttime back pain can be a debilitating condition, making it difficult to get a good night's sleep. If you're experiencing nighttime back pain, there are many potential causes, including: Muscle strain or spasm: This is the most common cause of back pain, and it can be caused by overuse, lifting heavy objects improperly, or [...]

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]]> Protect Your Back This Fall https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/protect-your-back-this-fall/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=protect-your-back-this-fall Wed, 25 Oct 2023 08:35:53 +0000 https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/?p=2465 The fall season is a time for many activities, such as raking leaves, cleaning gutters, and moving firewood. However, these activities can also put you at risk for back injuries. Here are some tips on how to prevent back injuries this season: Warm up before starting any activity. A few minutes of light stretching [...]

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]]> Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/degenerative-disc-disease-ddd/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=degenerative-disc-disease-ddd Fri, 20 Oct 2023 13:39:41 +0000 https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/?p=2461 As a neurosurgeon, I see the effects of smoking on spine discs every day. Smoking is one of the leading risk factors for degenerative disc disease (DDD), a condition in which the discs in the spine break down over time. People who smoke are more likely to develop DDD at a younger age and [...]

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]]> Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/ventriculoperitoneal-shunt/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ventriculoperitoneal-shunt Mon, 08 May 2023 05:34:49 +0000 https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/?p=2150 A ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is a surgical device that is used to treat hydrocephalus, a condition where there is an accumulation of excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain's ventricles, causing pressure on the brain. A VP shunt consists of a thin tube, called a catheter, that is placed into one of the brain's [...]

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