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How Much Bone Is Removed during Microdiscectomy?

on January 10, 2024 | By The Barricaid Team
Microdiscectomy and Bone Removal: What You Need to Know 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 back, ...
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Can You Massage a Bulging Disc Back into Place?

Can You Massage a Bulging Disc Back into Place?

on January 8, 2024 | By The Barricaid Team
How Can Massage Therapy Relieve Bulging Disc Pain? A bulging disc is a common spinal condition that occurs when the outer layer of an intervertebral disc protrudes beyond its normal boundaries, causing pressure on the surrounding nerves ...
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How Far Should You Walk after Discectomy?

How Far Should You Walk after Discectomy?

on January 5, 2024 | By The Barricaid Team
Walking after Discectomy: How Much and How Often? Discectomy is a surgical procedure that removes part or all of a herniated disc that is compressing a nerve and causing pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the back, neck, arms, or ...
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Can a 20-Year-Old Have a Herniated Disc?

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 ...
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What Medication Is Given after Microdiscectomy?

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. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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