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Squatting after Discectomy: Is It Safe for Your Spine?

on November 22, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

If you have undergone a discectomy, you may be wondering if you can ever squat again. Squatting is a fundamental human movement that involves bending the knees and hips to lower the body. It is essential for many daily activities, such as ...

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Does Nerve Flossing Help Sciatica?

on November 20, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Are Nerve Flossing Exercises Helpful for Sciatica? Sciatica is a condition that causes pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the lower back, buttock, and leg. It occurs when the sciatic nerve, which is the longest and thickest nerve in ...

What Is the Best Cardio after Microdiscectomy Surgery?

on November 17, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Optimal Cardio Choices Following Microdiscectomy Microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive surgery that removes a small portion of a herniated disc in the back to relieve pressure on the spinal nerve and reduce back and leg pain. This ...

Can Sciatica Make You Unable to Walk?

on November 15, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

How Can Sciatica Affect Your Ability to Walk? Sciatica is a common condition that causes pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the lower back, buttock, and leg. It occurs when the sciatic nerve, which is the longest and thickest nerve ...

What Is Next after a Failed Microdiscectomy?

on November 13, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Failed Microdiscectomy: Causes, Treatments, and Outcomes

Does Discectomy Require Hardware?

on November 10, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

When facing the prospect of a discectomy, a common question that arises is whether hardware is required as part of the surgical procedure. A discectomy is a surgical intervention performed to treat various spinal conditions, particularly ...

How Can You Reduce the Risk of Reherniation?

on November 8, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Spinal disc herniation, a common condition that affects countless individuals, can lead to excruciating pain and discomfort. For those who undergo treatment to address this issue, the last thing they want is a reherniation, which typically ...

Should I Push Through Sciatic Pain?

on November 6, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

How to Manage Sciatic Pain: Push Through or Rest? Sciatic pain is a common condition that affects many people, especially those who sit for long periods of time or have a history of back problems. Sciatic pain occurs when the sciatic ...

Can You Tell How Old a Herniated Disc Is?

on November 3, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Is It Possible to Estimate the Age of a Herniated Disc? A herniated disc is a common condition that affects many people, especially as they age. It occurs when the soft inner material of a disc in the spine bulges out through a tear or ...

How Do Doctors Treat Severe Sciatica?

on November 1, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Treatment Options for Severe Sciatic Nerve Pain Sciatica is a condition that causes pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the lower back, buttocks, legs, or feet. It is caused by the compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve, which ...

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