chronic pain Archives - Borimir Darakchiev MD https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/tag/chronic-pain/ Board-Certified Neurosurgeon Sat, 20 Apr 2024 15:50:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 Spinal Decompression Surgery https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/spinal-decompression-surgery/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spinal-decompression-surgery Sun, 14 Apr 2024 16:29:15 +0000 https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/?p=2780 Minimally Invasive Spinal Decompression surgery is a minimally invasive procedure for patients experiencing pain, numbness, or weakness due to compressed nerves in the spine. Common causes of this compression include herniated discs, bone spurs, and spinal stenosis. This procedure uses smaller incisions than traditional surgery, and advancements in minimally invasive techniques have led to faster [...]

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]]> Is Spine Surgery right for you? https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/is-spine-surgery-right-for-you/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-spine-surgery-right-for-you Mon, 01 Apr 2024 16:19:11 +0000 https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/?p=2767 Chronic back pain can significantly disrupt your life. As a neurosurgeon, I prioritize exhausting non-surgical options first. While I can't give specific advice, let's explore how to decide if spine surgery is right for you. Surgery is often a last resort. Physical therapy, medication, and injections may provide relief. Discuss these with your doctor to [...]

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