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Can a 20-Year-Old Have a Herniated Disc?

on January 3, 2024 | By The Barricaid Team

Herniated Disc in Young Adults: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments A herniated disc, also known as a slipped disc or a ruptured disc, is a condition where the soft inner material of a spinal disc bulges out through a tear in the tough outer ...

What Medication Is Given after Microdiscectomy?

on January 1, 2024 | By The Barricaid Team

Post-Microdiscectomy Medication: What You Need to Know A microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that removes a herniated disc from the spine. It can relieve pain, numbness, and weakness caused by nerve compression. ...

How Long after Microdiscectomy Can I Play Sports?

on December 29, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive surgery that removes part or all of a herniated disc that is pressing on a nerve and causing pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the lower back, buttocks, or legs. The surgery can relieve the ...

What Is the Prognosis for Severe Sciatica?

on December 27, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Sciatica is a condition that causes pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the lower back, buttocks, and legs due to the compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the longest and thickest nerve in the body, and ...

Can Deadlifting Cause a Herniated Disc?

on December 25, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Deadlifting is one of the most popular and effective exercises for building strength, muscle mass, and power. The deadlift primarily engages the posterior chain—comprising the lower back, glutes, hamstrings, and core. When executed with ...

Do I Need a Walker after a Discectomy?

on December 22, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

A discectomy is a type of surgery that removes part or all of a spinal disc that is pressing on a nerve and causing pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the lower back, buttocks, or legs. The surgery can relieve the symptoms of a ...

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How Long Is Too Long for a Herniated Disc?

on December 20, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Living with a herniated disc can be an excruciating journey that affects not just physical wellbeing but also mental and emotional health. As individuals grapple with pain and limited mobility, a common question arises: How long is too ...

Can Sciatica Pain Radiate to the Groin?

on December 18, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Sciatica is a common condition characterized by pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, typically from the lower back down the back of each leg. However, for some individuals, the pain does not stop there. Sciatica pain can ...

Can You Cross Your Legs after Discectomy?

on December 15, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

If you have had a discectomy, you may wonder if you can cross your legs after the surgery. Crossing your legs is a common habit that many people do unconsciously, especially when sitting for a long time. However, crossing your legs after ...

What Does a Chiropractor Do for Sciatica?

on December 13, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Sciatica is a common condition that causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the lower back and leg. It occurs when the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower spine to the foot, is compressed or irritated by a herniated disc, spinal ...

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