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Exploring the Benefits of Lying Flat for Sciatica Relief

on October 11, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Sciatica, characterized by sharp, shooting pain that radiates from the lower back down one leg, can be a debilitating condition. While there are various treatment options available, including medications, physical therapy, and surgery, ...

Understanding Disc Reherniation: Risks and Precautions After Discectomy

on October 9, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

A herniated disc is a condition where the soft inner part of a spinal disc bulges out through a tear in the outer layer. This can cause pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the back or legs, depending on which nerve is affected. A ...

How Often Can a Spinal Disc Reherniate?

on October 6, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

When it comes to spinal health, herniated discs are a common concern, and they can cause excruciating pain and limit your mobility. But have you ever wondered how many times you can herniate the same disc? This article will discuss the ...

Long-Term Risks and Complications After a Discectomy

on October 4, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

A discectomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing part or all of a damaged spinal disc that is pressing on a nerve or the spinal cord. A discectomy can relieve pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness caused by a herniated disc. ...

How to Deal with Severe Sciatica Pain: Tips and Strategies

on October 2, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Sciatica is a condition that causes pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness along the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back to the legs. Sciatica can be caused by various factors, such as a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, piriformis ...

Post-Discectomy Recovery: Is Physical Therapy Necessary?

on September 29, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

A discectomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing part or all of a damaged spinal disc that is pressing on a nerve or the spinal cord. A discectomy or less invasive microdiscectomy can relieve pain, numbness, tingling, or ...

Is Sciatica Always Accompanied by Back Pain?

on September 27, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Sciatica is a term that describes pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness that travels along the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the longest and thickest nerve in the body, running from the lower back through the hips and buttocks and ...

Exploring Self-Testing Methods for Herniated Discs

on September 25, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

A herniated disc can be an excruciatingly painful condition that affects your spine’s intervertebral discs, often causing discomfort, weakness, and mobility issues. While a proper diagnosis should always be made by a medical professional, ...

Does Sciatica Always Show Up on MRI?

on September 22, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Can You Have a Normal MRI with Sciatica? Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back down the leg, is compressed or irritated. This compression can result from various causes, such as herniated discs, spinal ...

Why Avoid Discectomy?

on September 20, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

What Are the Benefits of Avoiding Discectomy? When debilitating back pain strikes, many individuals consider surgical options like discectomy as a potential solution. While discectomy can be effective in certain cases, it is essential to ...

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