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Identifying Spinal Fluid Leak Symptoms Following Microdiscectomy Surgery

on July 19, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive form of traditional discectomy surgery that involves removing part of a herniated disc that is pressing on a spinal nerve. It is often done to treat sciatica, a condition that causes pain, numbness, ...

Does Prolonged Sitting Worsen Sciatica?

on July 17, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Sciatica, often characterized by excruciating pain radiating down the leg, is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While various factors can contribute to sciatica, one aspect that is often overlooked is the impact of a ...

How to Use Vitamins to Relieve Sciatica Pain

on July 14, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Sciatica, characterized by pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve, can be a debilitating condition. While medical treatment and physical therapy play crucial roles in managing sciatica, proper nutrition can also support the healing ...

How Can Sitting Lead to Reherniation?

on July 12, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

We live in a sedentary world where sitting has become the norm for many people. Whether it is due to desk jobs, long commutes, or leisure activities, prolonged sitting has become an integral part of our daily lives. However, sitting for ...

Discectomy with or without Fusion: Which One Is Right for You?

on July 10, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

If you suffer from chronic back pain due to a herniated disc, you may have heard of discectomy as a possible treatment option. Discectomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing part or all of a damaged disc in your spine to relieve ...

Pressure Points to Target for Sciatica Pain Relief

on July 7, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Sciatica is a condition that causes pain, numbness, and tingling along the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back through the hips and buttocks and down each leg. Sciatica can be caused by various factors, such as a herniated disc, ...

Decoding the Onset of Herniated Discs: Is There an Age Connection?

on July 5, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Herniated discs are a common condition that affects people of various age groups. However, many individuals wonder at what age they typically start to become a concern. This article explores the age range when herniated discs are more ...

Tips and Exercises for Sciatic Nerve Pain Relief

on July 3, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Sciatica is a condition that causes pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the lower back, buttocks, and legs. It occurs when the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower spine to the feet, is compressed or irritated by a herniated disc, ...

Can Herniated Discs Last for Two Years?

on June 30, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

A herniated disc is a common condition that affects the spine, causing pain, numbness, weakness, or tingling in the neck, back, arms, or legs. It occurs when one of the discs that cushion the bones of the spine (vertebrae) tears or bulges ...

Exercise vs. Rest for Sciatica Pain

on June 28, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

If you have ever experienced sciatica, you know how painful and debilitating it can be. Sciatica is a condition that affects the sciatic nerve, which is the longest and thickest nerve in your body. The sciatic nerve runs from your lower ...

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