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Overcoming Foot Numbness Post-Discectomy: A Guide to Recovery

on August 9, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Foot numbness can be a distressing symptom, often arising from spinal conditions such as herniated discs. For many, undergoing a discectomy or less invasive microdiscectomy is a viable solution to relieve pain and discomfort. However, one ...

Understanding Sciatica Aggravation during Pregnancy: Causes and Solutions

on August 7, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Pregnancy is a beautiful journey filled with joy and anticipation, but it can also bring its fair share of discomforts. One common issue some pregnant women face is sciatica, a painful condition caused by compression or irritation of the ...

Post-Microdiscectomy Bruising: Should You Be Concerned?

on August 4, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

A microdiscectomy can be a life-changing procedure for a person who is suffering from debilitating back pain caused by a herniated disc. However, as with any surgical intervention, it is natural to experience certain postoperative ...

How Can a Back Brace Help You with Sciatica?

on August 2, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Sciatica is a condition characterized by pain radiating along the sciatic nerve, which extends from the lower back down to the legs. It is often caused by the compression or irritation of the nerve roots in the lumbar spine. Symptoms may ...

Long-Term Follow-Up of Lumbar Microdiscectomy: Unveiling the 10-Year Outcome

on July 28, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Lumbar microdiscectomy is a surgical procedure commonly used to treat herniated discs in the lower back, providing relief from pain and restoring mobility. While short-term outcomes of this surgery have been extensively studied, the ...

How Severe Sciatica Can Affect Your Walking Ability

on July 26, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Sciatica is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back to the legs, is irritated or compressed by a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, piriformis syndrome, ...

How Successful Is Endoscopic Microdiscectomy?

on July 24, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

When it comes to finding relief from the debilitating pain caused by spinal disc herniation, many patients seek effective treatments that are minimally invasive and offer quick recovery. One such groundbreaking procedure is endoscopic ...

Understanding the Impact on the Spine Following Discectomy Surgery

on July 21, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Discectomy surgery is a common procedure performed to alleviate pain caused by a herniated or damaged disc in the spine. This surgical intervention involves the removal of the affected disc material to relieve pressure on nearby nerves and ...

Identifying Spinal Fluid Leak Symptoms Following Microdiscectomy Surgery

on July 19, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive form of traditional discectomy surgery that involves removing part of a herniated disc that is pressing on a spinal nerve. It is often done to treat sciatica, a condition that causes pain, numbness, ...

Does Prolonged Sitting Worsen Sciatica?

on July 17, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Sciatica, often characterized by excruciating pain radiating down the leg, is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While various factors can contribute to sciatica, one aspect that is often overlooked is the impact of a ...

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