--- title: Barricaid's Blog --- [![Find a physician](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/7330018/67c3fc36-d502-44a2-acc2-e22199a3dc90.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/7330018/67c3fc36-d502-44a2-acc2-e22199a3dc90) ![](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/phone.png) Patient Support | [844-288-7474](tel:844-288-7474) [![Barricaid](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/Barricaid.svg "Barricaid")](https://barricaid.com/) - [For physicians](https://barricaid.com/fda-approved-annular-closure-device/) - [Barricaid technology](https://barricaid.com/fda-approved-annular-closure-device/lumbar-disc-herniation-after-discectomy/) - [Published clinical evidence](https://barricaid.com/fda-approved-annular-closure-device/published-clinical-evidence/) - [Reimbursement](https://barricaid.com/fda-approved-annular-closure-device/reimbursement-support-center/) - [Events](https://barricaid.com/events/) - [For patients](https://barricaid.com/reherniation-after-surgery/) - [FAQs](https://barricaid.com/faqs/) - [Am I at risk for reherniation?](https://barricaid.com/reherniation-after-surgery/herniated-disc-treatment-options/) - [Barricaid treatment](https://barricaid.com/reherniation-after-surgery/discectomy-risks-with-large-hole-discs/) - [Testimonials](https://barricaid.com/reherniation-after-surgery/barricaid-testimonials/) - [Am I a candidate for Barricaid?](https://barricaid.com/am-i-a-candidate-for-barricaid/) - [Blog](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog) - [Find a physician](https://barricaid.com/surgeon-locator/) - [News](https://barricaid.com/discectomy-surgery-in-the-news/) - [Press Release](https://barricaid.com/intrinsic-therapeutics-inc-announces-results-from-post-market-study-confirming-benefits-of-barricaid-annular-closure-implant/) - [About us](https://barricaid.com/recurrent-disc-herniation-solution/) - [Management](https://barricaid.com/recurrent-disc-herniation-solution/barricaid-management-intrinsic-therapeutics/) - [Board of directors](https://barricaid.com/recurrent-disc-herniation-solution/barricaid-board-of-directors/) - [Patents](https://barricaid.com/barricaid-patents/) - [Careers](https://barricaid.com/recurrent-disc-herniation-solution/barricaid-careers/) - [Contact](https://barricaid.com/barricaid-contact-intrinsic-therapuetics/) # Barricaid's Blog ### Blog Categories - [Spine Surgery (320)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/spine-surgery) - [Spinal Conditions (176)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/spinal-conditions) - [Herniated Disc (161)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/herniated-disc) - [Discectomy (113)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/discectomy) - [Microdiscectomy (69)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/microdiscectomy) - [Disc Herniation (57)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/disc-herniation) - [Reherniation (42)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/reherniation) - [Sciatica (25)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/sciatica) - [Surgical Treatment (14)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/surgical-treatment) - [Sports (9)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/sports) - [Back Pain from Sports (7)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/back-pain-from-sports) - [Discectomy and Laminectomy (6)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/discectomy-and-laminectomy) - [Healthy Spine & Prevention (6)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/healthy-spine-prevention) - [Risk Factors (6)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/risk-factors) - [Lower Back Pain (5)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/lower-back-pain) - [Back Surgery (3)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/back-surgery) - [Non-Surgical Treatment (2)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/non-surgical-treatment) - [Spine Injuries (2)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/spine-injuries) - [what is degenerative disc disease (1)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/what-is-degenerative-disc-disease) [![What Happens during Revision Microdiscectomy Surgery](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/7.31%20-%20Revision%20Microdiscectomy%20Surgery%20Explained_%20A%20Detailed%20Guide%20to%20Recurrent%20Disc%20Herniation%2c%20Scar%20Tissue%20Challenges%2c%20and%20Second-Recovery%20Strategies.png)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/how-does-a-second-microdiscectomy-differ-from-the-first-spine-surgery) ### [Revision Microdiscectomy Surgery Explained: A Detailed Guide to Recurrent Disc Herniation, Scar Tissue Challenges, and Second-Recovery Strategies](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/how-does-a-second-microdiscectomy-differ-from-the-first-spine-surgery) on July 31, 2026 | By [Barricaid](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/barricaid) Revision microdiscectomy is a follow-up spine surgery performed when a herniated disc returns at the same level after an earlier discectomy. In this article, we take a closer look at why herniations recur, how scar tissue changes the ... [Read More](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/how-does-a-second-microdiscectomy-differ-from-the-first-spine-surgery) [![What Are the Best Treatment Options for a Herniated Disc?](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/7.29%20-%20Herniated%20Disc%20Treatment%20in%20Detail_%20Exploring%20Nonsurgical%20Care%2c%20Surgery%2c%20and%20Long-Term%20Outcomes.png)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/what-is-the-best-treatment-for-a-herniated-disc) ### [Herniated Disc Treatment in Detail: Exploring Nonsurgical Care, Surgery, and Long-Term Outcomes](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/what-is-the-best-treatment-for-a-herniated-disc) on July 29, 2026 | By [Barricaid](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/barricaid) Herniated disc treatment typically begins with nonsurgical care such as physical therapy, medication, and activity modification, since most herniations improve within six to twelve weeks. Surgery becomes an option when pain persists or ... [Read More](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/what-is-the-best-treatment-for-a-herniated-disc) [![Is Awake Microdiscectomy Anesthesia Safer](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/7.27%20-%20Awake%20vs.%20General%20Anesthesia%20in%20Microdiscectomy%20Surgery_%20An%20In-Depth%20Comparison%20of%20Patient%20Experience%2c%20Safety%2c%20Pain%20Control%2c%20and%20Recovery.png)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/is-being-awake-or-having-general-anesthesia-better-during-microdiscectomy) ### [Awake vs. General Anesthesia in Microdiscectomy Surgery: An In-Depth Comparison of Patient Experience, Safety, Pain Control, and Recovery](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/is-being-awake-or-having-general-anesthesia-better-during-microdiscectomy) on July 27, 2026 | By [Barricaid](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/barricaid) Awake microdiscectomy performed under spinal anesthesia and traditional microdiscectomy under general anesthesia are both established, safe approaches for treating a herniated lumbar disc. Research comparing the two generally shows spinal ... [Read More](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/is-being-awake-or-having-general-anesthesia-better-during-microdiscectomy) [![How Does a Lumbar Herniated Disc Affect Everyday Life](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/7.24%20-%20Lumbar%20Herniated%20Discs_%20An%20In-Depth%20Look%20at%20Daily%20Function%2c%20Healing%20Timelines%2c%20and%20Prevention.png)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/how-long-does-a-lumbar-herniated-disc-take-to-heal) ### [Lumbar Herniated Discs: An In-Depth Look at Daily Function, Healing Timelines, and Prevention](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/how-long-does-a-lumbar-herniated-disc-take-to-heal) on July 24, 2026 | By [Barricaid](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/barricaid) A lumbar herniated disc occurs when the soft inner core of a spinal disc pushes through a tear in its tougher outer layer, often pressing on a nearby nerve root. This typically limits daily movement such as bending, sitting, and lifting, ... [Read More](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/how-long-does-a-lumbar-herniated-disc-take-to-heal) [![What Causes a Herniated Disc to Return after Surgery](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/7.22%20-%20Reherniation%20After%20Surgery_%20Risk%20Factors%2c%20Recovery%2c%20and%20Long-Term%20Outlook.png)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/why-do-herniated-discs-sometimes-return-after-spine-surgery) ### [Reherniation After Surgery: Risk Factors, Recovery, and Long-Term Outlook](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/why-do-herniated-discs-sometimes-return-after-spine-surgery) on July 22, 2026 | By [Barricaid](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/barricaid) Reherniation after surgery occurs when disc material returns at the same spinal level following a discectomy, typically within the first two years of recovery. Reported rates generally range from five to eighteen percent, and risk climbs ... [Read More](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/why-do-herniated-discs-sometimes-return-after-spine-surgery) [![Can Runners Safely Return to Training after Microdiscectomy](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/7.20%20-%20What%20Runners%20Should%20Know%20About%20Microdiscectomy%20Surgery_%20A%20Detailed%20Look%20at%20Return-to-Sport%20Timelines%2c%20Rehab%20Milestones%2c%20and%20Reinjury%20Prevention.png)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/when-can-runners-return-to-running-after-lumbar-microdiscectomy) ### [What Runners Should Know about Microdiscectomy Surgery: A Detailed Look at Return-to-Sport Timelines, Rehab Milestones, and Reinjury Prevention](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/when-can-runners-return-to-running-after-lumbar-microdiscectomy) on July 20, 2026 | By [Barricaid](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/barricaid) Runners who undergo microdiscectomy for a herniated lumbar disc generally return to full running activity within four to six months, provided they complete a structured rehabilitation program. Recovery is rarely linear, but the data on ... [Read More](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/when-can-runners-return-to-running-after-lumbar-microdiscectomy) [![Can Physical Therapy Help You Avoid Reherniation](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/7.17%20-%20The%20Role%20of%20Physical%20Therapy%20in%20Preventing%20and%20Treating%20Reherniation.png)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/can-physical-therapy-prevent-disc-reherniation) ### [The Role of Physical Therapy in Preventing and Treating Reherniation](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/can-physical-therapy-prevent-disc-reherniation) on July 17, 2026 | By [Barricaid](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/barricaid) Physical therapy is one of the most effective tools available for both preventing disc reherniation and supporting recovery when it occurs. A structured rehabilitation program rebuilds the muscular support around the spine, corrects faulty ... [Read More](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/can-physical-therapy-prevent-disc-reherniation) [![How Does L5-S1 Microdiscectomy Relieve Sciatic Nerve Pain?](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/7.15%20-%20Microdiscectomy%20Surgery%20for%20L5-S1%20Herniations_%20A%20Deep%20Dive%20Into%20Nerve%20Pain%20Relief%2c%20Surgical%20Technique%2c%20and%20Week-by-Week%20Recovery.png)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/what-should-you-expect-after-l5-s1-microdiscectomy) ### [Microdiscectomy Surgery for L5-S1 Herniations: A Deep Dive into Nerve Pain Relief, Surgical Technique, and Week-by-Week Recovery](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/what-should-you-expect-after-l5-s1-microdiscectomy) on July 15, 2026 | By [Barricaid](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/barricaid) Microdiscectomy for L5-S1 herniations is a minimally invasive spine surgery that removes the piece of a damaged disc that is pressing on a nearby nerve, typically resolving the shooting leg pain known as sciatica. The procedure is ... [Read More](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/what-should-you-expect-after-l5-s1-microdiscectomy) [![What Pain Management Strategies Work for a Herniated Disc](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/7.13%20-%20Living%20with%20a%20Herniated%20Disc_%20Pain%20Management%20Strategies%20that%20Work.png)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/how-can-herniated-disc-pain-be-effectively-managed) ### [Living with a Herniated Disc: Pain Management Strategies that Work](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/how-can-herniated-disc-pain-be-effectively-managed) on July 13, 2026 | By [Barricaid](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/barricaid) Living with a herniated disc is manageable through a combination of conservative treatments, including physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, targeted injections, and behavioral approaches. Most people do not require surgery and ... [Read More](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/how-can-herniated-disc-pain-be-effectively-managed) [![What Complications Can Follow Discectomy Surgery](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/7.10%20-%20Complications%20in%20Discectomy%20Surgery_%20An%20In-Depth%20Analysis%20of%20Reherniation%20and%20Prevention%20Strategies.png)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/potential-complications-following-discectomy) ### [Complications in Discectomy Surgery: An In-Depth Analysis of Reherniation and Prevention Strategies](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/potential-complications-following-discectomy) on July 10, 2026 | By [Barricaid](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/barricaid) Discectomy surgery successfully relieves nerve compression in 80 to 90 percent of patients, but reherniation remains the most significant complication patients and surgeons must prepare for. In this article, we take a closer look at the ... 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