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The Baig Idea
Welcome to The Baig Idea! Your resource for addressing chronic pain and getting back to real living, including insights from our resident expert surgeon, Dr. Rafath Baig.
Are You a Candidate for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?
There are many types of minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS for short). But regardless of the type, what they all have in common is that they are a lot less involved than other more “traditional” forms of spine surgery, such as a spine fusion. That being said, not...
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery vs Traditional Spine Surgery: A Comparative Guide
Over the years, traditional, open spine surgery has been the standard of care for many patients who require surgical intervention. It is a generally safe and effective way of treating many spinal issues, especially conditions such as scoliosis with severe curvature....
Is Endoscopic Spine Surgery Here to Stay, and if So, Why?
If you find yourself here, chances are you’ve heard of endoscopic spine surgery (ESS) before. Maybe a doctor even recommended it to you as an alternative to more invasive surgery. But what’s the big deal when it comes to this type of spine surgery, and is it really as...
Navigating Recovery and Rehabilitation After Disc Replacement Surgery
Disc replacement surgery is growing in popularity as an alternative to traditional spinal fusion surgery. Whether you’ve just had cervical disc replacement surgery (disc replacement surgery in the neck) or lumbar disc replacement surgery (disc...
4 Types of Spinal Decompression Surgery
Search the web for “types of spinal decompression surgery” and you’re likely to get results that mention procedures such as a laminectomy, laminotomy, laminoplasty, discectomy or microdiscectomy. But these are not types of spinal decompression surgery themselves as...
Spinal Fusion vs Disc Replacement: When to Consider Each
So, you’ve heard that a spinal fusion or a disc replacement surgery might be the miracle cure you’ve been waiting for to solve your pain and improve your quality of life once and for all. We’re here to level with you: no surgical intervention is without risks. That...
The Do’s & Don’ts of Back and Neck Surgery Recovery
So you’ve had back surgery. Whether you held out for a long time or decided to go under the knife as soon as painful symptoms presented themselves, now you need to know what to do. A After all, the last thing you want to do is re-injure what was just fixed. Here are a...
How to Know Spinal Disc Replacement Surgery is Right for You
Chronic pain is never easy to deal with, and neither is it “fun”. The frustration and decrease in quality of life it causes, not to mention adjustments in activities of daily living can lead many people suffering from it to wonder “What are my treatment options?”. If...
Spinal Fusion Recovery: What to Expect
Is spinal fusion surgery right for you? The answer to this question truly depends on your current quality of life, your condition, and your treatment goals. While there’s no right or wrong answer here, and spinal fusion can be life-changing (in a good way), it is also...
Is Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Right for You?
If you're struggling from spine issues for any reason, whether it be nerve pain or numbness from a herniated disc, or a type of degenerative disc disease such a spondylosis, minimally invasive spine surgery may be able to help you It may also be possible that...
Why Does My Back Hurt?: Muscle Strain or Slipped Disc
If you’ve been experiencing a recent bout of back pain and are wondering what the cause of it is, then you may be surprised to hear the answer “It depends”. But, as the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases notes, back pain is not only...
Considering Spinal Fusion? Have You Tried These 4 Things Yet?
Do you struggle with chronic pain that makes daily activities difficult? Perhaps your spine is unstable from spondylolisthesis or a spinal fracture. Or maybe you’re dealing with degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, or scoliosis. All of these conditions...