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Resting or Activity for Sciatica

Rest vs. Activity for Pain Due to Sciatica

on December 20, 2021 | By The Barricaid Team
When discomfort related to irritation of the sciatic nerve first becomes noticeable, it's understandable to prefer to rest as much as possible to avoid triggering symptoms. This is generally fine for a brief time. However, most treatments ...
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Bulging Disc Causes

Common Causes of Bulging Discs

on December 17, 2021 | By The Barricaid Team
The terms "herniated" and "bulging" disc are often used interchangeably, but there are some important differences. The main one is that a bulging disc occurs when the exterior part of the spinal disc becomes weak enough to cause the disc ...
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Walking After a Discectomy

How Long after a Discectomy Can I Walk?

on December 15, 2021 | By The Barricaid Team
Walking as soon as possible is often encouraged after most types of spine surgery, since it's a gentle form of exercise that provides important and beneficial muscle and soft tissue stimulation. This is usually the case after a discectomy ...
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Are Herniated Discs Permanent?

Will My Herniated Disc Be Permanent?

on December 13, 2021 | By The Barricaid Team
Anyone who has experienced pain or related symptoms from a herniated disc (sometimes referred to as a “ruptured” or “bulging” disc) just wants the discomfort to go away and stay gone. Fortunately, it's not unusual for disc-related pain to ...
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How Nurses Address Back Pain

Methods Nurses Use to Manage Back Pain

on December 10, 2021 | By The Barricaid Team
More than half of all ICU and orthopedic nurses questioned for a University of Alberta Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine study reported having job-related issues with debilitating lower back pain at some point. This isn't surprising, ...
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How Long Until Sciatica Heals?

How Long Does It Typically Take for Sciatica to Heal?

on December 8, 2021 | By The Barricaid Team
Caused by pressure on a nerve that starts around the base of the spine and moves downward, sciatica affects an estimated three million people in the United States annually, causing radiating leg pain, numbness, and weakness. If you're ...
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Frequency of Reherniated Discs

Is Disc Reherniation a Common Issue?

on December 6, 2021 | By The Barricaid Team
It's reasonable to expect treatment for a herniated disc (also commonly known as a "slipped disc" or “ruptured disc”) to eliminate or ease your discomfort, especially if a doctor recommends surgery to resolve your sciatica or other ...
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Common Symptoms of Reherniated Discs

What Are Some Signs of Disc Reherniation?

on November 26, 2021 | By The Barricaid Team
Discectomy surgery for a herniated or ruptured spinal disc is effective for many patients. Still, there are times when the discomfort experienced prior to treatment returns. This is most often caused by disc reherniation, an issue that can ...
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After Discectomy What to Avoid

Activities to Avoid while Recovering from a Discectomy

on November 24, 2021 | By The Barricaid Team
The surgical removal of all or part of a herniated or ruptured spinal disc, even if it involves minimally invasive techniques, does require some time to recover afterward—as with any surgery. As your body heals and the muscles that support ...
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Why People Get Herniated Discs Frequently

Why Do Herniated Discs Occur So Frequently?

on November 22, 2021 | By The Barricaid Team
Herniated discs affect up to 2-3 percent of adults in any given year, and an estimated 40 percent will suffer from sciatica—the most common symptom—in their lifetime, according to Harvard Health Publishing. While a herniated disc, also ...
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