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What to Wear After Having Discectomy Surgery

What Should I Wear After Having a Discectomy?

on August 23, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team
If you are experiencing spinal disc pain, you are probably not giving much thought to your wardrobe. However, if your doctor recommends a discectomy as the right treatment option for you, you will need to be mindful of what you wear after ...
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Herniated Disc Management for Athletes

What Do Athletes Do for Herniated Discs?

on August 19, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team
Approximately 85 percent of Olympic athletes have issues with disc degeneration or herniation, according to SI.com. Similar lower back problems are common among NFL players. In fact, athletes of all skill levels and ages are just as ...
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How to Sit After Having Discectomy Surgery

Best Ways to Sit Following a Discectomy

on August 17, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team
Sitting is not normally problematic, since it is a natural and necessary daily activity. However, it does become an action to be concerned about to some extent if you have recently had a discectomy or a less invasive microdiscectomy to ...
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Permanent Restrictions After Microdiscectomy Surgery

Are Any Activities Permanently Restricted Following a Microdiscectomy?

on August 15, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team
Patients are often able to return to most or all activities they enjoyed prior to having microdiscectomies with no permanent restrictions. However, getting to this point requires some important steps and precautions. Patients are advised ...
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How Long Until the Nerve Heals After Discectomy Surgery?

How Long after a Discectomy Does the Nerve Heal?

on August 12, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team
It often takes several weeks or months for a nerve to heal after discectomy surgery. Depending on each patient’s situation, the experience will differ, and it is not uncommon to notice a more immediate decrease in the severity of symptoms ...
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How to Immediately Relieve Pain from Sciatica

Ways to Immediately Alleviate Sciatica Pain

on August 10, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team
Sciatica is the general term for irritation of the sciatic nerve and related symptoms, and it can produce discomfort that ranges from fairly mild to severe. Depending on the source of the compression, sciatica may significantly affect your ...
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Is Lifting Weights Possible After Discectomy Surgery?

Will I Be Able to Lift Weights After Having Discectomy Surgery?

on August 8, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team
For many patients, a top goal of a discectomy surgery is to reach a point where normal activities and routines can be safely resumed without pain or distracting discomfort. When proper precautions are taken, it is often possible to ...
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What Do Lumbar Herniated Discs Feel Like?

How Does a Herniated Lumbar Disc Feel?

on August 5, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team
Herniated disc pain often subsides or goes away after 1–2 months for many individuals. While this is encouraging news, it is still important to know what symptoms to pay attention to so you can determine when to seek treatment. Everyone’s ...
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When to Start PT After Microdisectomy Surgery

How Soon Should Physical Therapy Begin after Microdiscectomy Surgery?

on August 3, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team
Even though a microdiscectomy is less invasive than a traditional discectomy, you will need to take some precautions during the initial post-surgery healing period. Beyond that point, you will be advised to take steps to strengthen the ...
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Is the Whole Disc Removed During Discectomy Surgery?

Does Discectomy Surgery Involve Removing the Whole Disc?

on August 1, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team
A discectomy is a common procedure performed to address pain and nerve-based discomfort stemming from a herniated disc. Discectomies are more likely to be performed with minimally invasive techniques (this is especially true with ...
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