--- title: Deuk Spine Institute - Laser Spine Surgery Center Blog | back pain description: back pain | Deuk Spine Institute in a pioneer in laser spine surgery. 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That’s right; it’s time to hit the stores.  So many people dread the hustle and bustle of fighting the crowds during the holiday season, but always seem to muster up the strength to get it done for the sake of their loved ones. If your least favorite part of the holidays is shopping due to your neck or back pain, here are a few tips to help out this season. ![](https://blog.deukspine.com/hubfs/Hubspot_Persona-Avatars/Backpain_Man-sitting-on-bed-grabbing-back_IS_000025796411_RF-S_CMYK.jpg) ## [5 Tips To Help Reduce Back Pain](https://blog.deukspine.com/5-tips-to-help-reduce-back-pain) October 19, 2018 If you suffer from chronic back pain, you might be asking yourself "What can I do to get out of this pain?". We've compiled a list of five handy tips to help reduce your pain. ![](https://blog.deukspine.com/hubfs/pain-in-chair.jpg) ## [The Importance of Proper Posture](https://blog.deukspine.com/the-importance-of-proper-posture) August 03, 2018 Did you know that sitting up straight and maintaining correct posture can help keep your back healthy and prevent chronic pain from developing throughout your life? Bad posture is a major contributing factor towards the creation of an abnormal spine alignment which can lead to many other problems later down the line.  ![](https://blog.deukspine.com/hubfs/Tiger%20Woods.jpg_fit=scale.jpeg) ## [Tiger Woods' Return From Back Surgery](https://blog.deukspine.com/tiger-woods-return-from-back-surgery) March 14, 2018 Playing golf can put a lot of strain on your spine. However, if you have an existing back or neck condition, the pain can often become unbearable and prevent you from playing the game you love. Pro golfer Tiger Woods is living proof that outpatient spinal fusion can stop your pain and allow you to keep playing. ![](https://blog.deukspine.com/hubfs/STEMCELL-PRP-1.jpg) ## [Regenerative Medicine Solutions to Chronic Back and Neck Pain ](https://blog.deukspine.com/a-non-surgical-solution-to-chronic-back-and-beck-pain-0) February 21, 2018   Chronic back and neck pain can be debilitating. A recent study by the  [National Institute of Health Statistics](http://www.painmed.org/patientcenter/facts_on_pain.aspx) indicated that low back pain was the most common type of pain experienced by Americans (27%), followed by severe headache or migraine pain (15%), neck pain (15%) and facial ache or pain (4%). For many, the thought of living a life free of pain no longer exists. They either believe their pain can't be fixed or they are afraid of surgery so they allow the pain to continue untreated. What many people don't realize is that there is a non-surgical solution to chronic neck and back pain. 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