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Does Staying Hydrated Help with Sciatica?

Can Sciatica Be Helped by Drinking Water?

on December 12, 2022 | By Barricaid

In addition to providing hydration, drinking water has the potential to alleviate sciatica, a common source of lower back and leg pain. Drinking water can slow the progression of symptoms and ease discomfort. Read on to learn more about ...

Is It Okay to Continue Playing Sports if I Have Lower Back Pain?

on November 12, 2021 | By Barricaid

Many people with lower back pain related to sciatica, especially those who were naturally athletic prior to having issues with lower back pain, often assume their sports-playing days are over. The good news is this isn't always the case. ...

What Causes Sciatica?

on November 10, 2021 | By Barricaid

Starting in the lower back area and going down into the hips and parts of the legs, the sciatic nerve is the longest single nerve in the human body. Its prime location at the base of the spine also makes it a common source of discomfort ...

Primary Reasons for Reherniated Discs

on November 8, 2021 | By Barricaid

For many decades now, one of the more common ways to deal with a herniated or ruptured spinal disc has been a discectomy. According to an analysis of more than 39,000 patients who've had this procedure, surgery to remove part or all of a ...

Tips for Speeding Up the Healing Process for a Herniated Disc

on November 5, 2021 | By Barricaid

If you have a herniated disc, also commonly known as a "slipped disc" or “ruptured disc,” you could experience distracting pain, numbness, and general weakness extending to nearby areas. While symptoms associated with a herniated disc are ...

What’s the Typical Recovery Period after a Discectomy?

on November 3, 2021 | By Barricaid

A discectomy is a commonly performed procedure often done to relieve pressure on nerves near the spine by removing the affected disc. It's typically recommended when a herniated or damaged spinal disc (sometimes referred to as a “ruptured” ...

Basic Facts about Herniated Discs

on November 1, 2021 | By Barricaid

If you're wondering why you're having tingling sensations around your hip/upper leg area when you get up or make certain movements, you may have issues with a herniated disc. This type of damage can affect any part of the spine, but it's ...