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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.
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...
Headaches and Neck Pain: Common Jobs That Cause Discomfort
If you frequently experience headaches and neck pain, your job may be to blame. There are a number of jobs that can cause headache, neck, and shoulder pain without you even knowing it. Let’s take a look at a handful of jobs that can contribute to neck pain and...
Intracept Procedure
Intracept is a procedure that targets a particular nerve to improve function and relieve pain. This minimally invasive outpatient procedure provides relief for vertebrogenic low back pain. NOT EVERYONE IS A CANDIDATE FOR INTRACEPT PROCEDURE. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR...
How to Choose a Spine Surgeon
There are few decisions as important as choosing the right spine surgeon. It’s crucial to carefully analyze the options and to make the best choice possible. So, we’ve created this guide on how to choose a spine surgeon. Check Credentials When it comes to choosing a...
Understanding Degenerative Disc Disease
Have you been told that you have degenerative disc disease? Let’s talk about what this means and put your mind at ease. Before we talk about what degenerative disc disease is, we want to explain what it isn’t. It’s not REALLY a disease at all. You see, degenerative...
Can I Get Back Surgery if I Smoke
Did you know that your insurance can deny your back surgery if you smoke? We often have patients ask why we include smoking restrictions in our pre-surgery instructions, so we thought it was time to chat about what we have seen, and why some insurance companies have a...
8 Things to Try for Lower Back Pain in Athletes– Before Surgery
Few things are more frustrating than lower back pain for athletes. When you are used to being top of your game, a new ache or pain can be concerning. Chronic low back pain in athletes can be even more upsetting. You may wonder if your lower back pain will require...
The Complete Guide to Back Surgery Prep
You have dealt with pain for long enough. Your doctor has recommended back surgery, and now it’s time to prepare. While it is most important that you follow your back surgeon's recommendations for surgery prep, we have created this guide to help as well. One important...
The Complete Q&A Guide for Back Fusion Surgery
If you have been told that you need back fusion surgery, you probably have many questions. While we always recommend talking with your doctor about your concerns, we wanted to answer a few of the questions that we most commonly hear. How serious is back fusion...
11 Must-Haves After Back Surgery
If you are getting ready for back surgery, you likely have many questions. From what you should expect during the procedure, to things you can do to help prepare your body, surgeries can be complicated and a bit scary. We believe that the more information you have,...