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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.
9 Alternatives to Back Surgery
Many people with back pain wonder about alternatives to back surgery. The good news is that wherever possible, and especially at Desert Spine and Scoliosis Center, back surgery is often treated as a last resort for those suffering from chronic back pain or injury. Dr....
Nerve Pain in the Neck and Shoulder: What To Do
Nerve pain in the neck and shoulder can be uncomfortable, and even unsettling. The good news is that often neck and shoulder nerve pain can be treated without surgery. Let’s take a closer look at nerve pain in the shoulder and neck. We’ll discuss some of the...
Nerve Pain: What is it and What Causes it?
Nerve pain can be confusing and even frightening. But what causes nerve pain, how do you know you have nerve problems, and what does it feel like? Nerve pain is a type of pain that is caused, as you may expect from the name, by damage or injury, or compression of the...
How Long Does It Take to Recover From Back Surgery?
One of our most frequently asked questions is “how long does it take to recover from back surgery?” It’s easy to understand why. Back surgery is a significant procedure, and it’s important to understand what the recovery process looks like. The matter of how...
How Long After Back Surgery Can I Bend Over?
Those facing back surgery often ask “how long after back surgery can I bend over?” Partially, what they are asking is what their recovery looks like, and when they can expect to return to daily activity. We completely understand these concerns and want to discuss...
The 8 Most Common Causes of Back Muscle Pain
If your back hurts, it can sometimes be challenging to tell if your back pain is muscular or coming from your spine. The treatment for muscle pain is different from the treatment for bone or nerve pain, so determining the underlying cause of your discomfort is...
Pinched Nerve in the Neck and Arm: How to Relieve Pain
If you have a pinched nerve in your neck, arm pain may be one of the first signs of trouble. Let’s look at what causes a pinched nerve in the neck, its symptoms, and how you can relieve your discomfort. What causes a pinched nerve in the neck and arm? Pain can be a...
Traveling By Car After Back Surgery: How to Make It Happen
If you are traveling after back surgery, by car, plane, or rail, you may have some understandable concerns. The good news is that the situation may be easier than you think! Let’s take a look at some of the most common questions that we get regarding travel after...
When to talk to your doctor about nerve pain in your lower leg
We get a lot of questions about when to talk to your doctor about nerve pain: in the lower leg, in the lower back, in the upper leg and hips, and in the foot. The most simple answer is that if you are experiencing nerve pain in your lower back and legs, it is probably...
10 Questions to Ask Before Back Surgery
Do you know what questions to ask before back surgery? If your doctor has recommended a procedure, you’d do well to understand thoroughly what the recommendation is, why they have made it, and what you should expect. While your doctor will provide you with...
Scoliosis Surgery – Should You Have It? Maybe…
If you are considering scoliosis surgery, let’s chat. Our clients know that Desert Spine and Scoliosis will never perform surgery unless it’s the very best solution. They understand that Dr. Baig will only recommend surgery after trying if more conservative approaches...
Is a Laminectomy a Major Surgery?
As someone with spinal stenosis, you've probably started doing research on treatment options. One concern you might develop is: Is a laminectomy a major surgery? The truth is, this surgery option is minimally invasive and is an outpatient surgical procedure, with no...