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How Dr. Demetrio Aguila Helped Barbara Overcome Chronic Low Back Pain | Nerve Surgery Success

  • lisa3135
  • Jun 20
  • 2 min read

After years of disabling low back pain and countless doctors, Barbara finally found relief thanks to Dr. Demetrio Aguila, a pain-focused peripheral nerve surgeon. Discover how specialized nerve surgery targeting cluneal nerve variants changed her life.





Overcoming Chronic Low Back Pain — Barbara’s Story of Hope with Dr. Demetrio Aguila

Barbara from California spent years battling debilitating low back pain that stole her independence and joy. Once an active woman who loved walking her dog and hiking with friends, Barbara found herself unable to enjoy even the simplest of daily activities. “I wasn’t able to walk very much or do any activities—I actually had to stop working,” she shared.


Barbara’s journey took her to more than five doctors. Most believed her pain stemmed from muscular or joint issues, but no treatments brought relief. The source of her pain remained a mystery, especially since her MRI and X-rays showed a normal-looking spine.


That changed when Barbara found Dr. Demetrio Aguila, a pain-focused peripheral nerve surgeon known for helping patients with complex nerve-related pain. Through careful evaluation, including ultrasound imaging, Dr. Aguila discovered Barbara had an unusual anatomical variation. While her superior cluneal nerves (which run just above the iliac crest at the top of the pelvis) and middle cluneal nerves (which pass through the sacrum and near the sacroiliac joint) had been treated or ruled out, a variant nerve was the hidden culprit. This nerve emerged from an atypical location, causing Barbara’s relentless pain.


With precision nerve surgery, Dr. Aguila was able to address the root cause of Barbara’s pain. Today, she is feeling significantly better. “I just spoke with her recently, and she said she feels so much better than before surgery,” Dr. Aguila reported. Barbara is looking forward to returning to the activities she loves: walking her dog, hiking, and living life without constant worry about pain.


Barbara’s story highlights a truth for many who suffer from chronic low back pain with normal spinal imaging: sometimes the problem isn’t the spine—it’s the nerves. Thanks to Dr. Aguila’s expertise, Barbara found hope, healing, and a chance to reclaim her life.

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How can the Dr. Aguila team help you?

Demetrio J. Aguila III, MD, FACS is a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, as well as the American Board of Otolaryngology. 
Our team at Total Pain Solutions can help patients suffering from unexplained nerve pain or other chronic pain. We urge everyone to not ignore symptoms when solutions may be possible. Take the first step to feeling better, come and see us about solutions for chronic pain, allergies, and reconstructive surgery.

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