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How to Tell if Your Herniated Disc Is Healing

on October 20, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

A herniated disc is a common condition that occurs when the soft inner part of a spinal disc bulges out through a tear in the tough outer layer. This can cause pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the back, neck, arms, or legs, ...

Pros and Cons of Using a Recliner After a Discectomy

on October 18, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

A discectomy is a surgical procedure that removes part or all of a damaged disc from the spine. It can relieve pain, numbness, and weakness caused by a herniated or bulging disc. However, recovering from a discectomy can take several weeks ...

What Conditions Are Often Mistaken for Sciatica?

on October 16, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Sciatica is a painful condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is often characterized by sharp, shooting pain that radiates down the leg, typically caused by compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve. However, not all ...

Post-Discectomy Weight Limits: How Much Can You Carry Safely?

on October 13, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

If you have undergone a discectomy, you may be wondering how much weight you can safely carry after the surgery. A discectomy is a procedure that removes a herniated or degenerated disc from the spine, relieving pressure on the spinal ...

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 ...

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