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Navigating Pain: Distinguishing between Sciatica and Piriformis Syndrome

on September 4, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

If you have pain in your buttock and down the back of your leg, you may wonder if you have sciatica or piriformis syndrome. These two conditions can cause similar symptoms, but they have different causes and treatments. This article ...

Why Is My Sciatica Not Going Away?

on August 28, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Living with sciatica can be an excruciating and frustrating experience. From sharp, shooting pains to tingling sensations, the discomfort it brings can disrupt daily life. But what if you have tried various remedies and treatments and ...

What Causes Headaches After Discectomy Surgery and How to Treat Them

on August 25, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

If you have recently undergone discectomy surgery, you may experience headaches as a side effect. A discectomy is surgery to remove part or all of a herniated spinal disc that is pressing on a nerve and causing pain. While this surgery can ...

The Relationship between Caffeine and Sciatica: Exploring the Impact

on August 23, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

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

Tips for Relieving Muscle Spasms Caused by a Herniated Disc

on August 21, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

A herniated disc is a condition in which the soft inner part of a spinal disc bulges out through a tear in the tough outer layer. This can put pressure on the nearby nerves and cause pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the back, neck, ...

Are Discectomies Orthopedic Surgical Procedures?

on August 18, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

When a person is facing debilitating back pain caused by a herniated or damaged spinal disc, a discectomy is often recommended as a potential solution. This orthopedic surgical procedure aims to alleviate pain and improve mobility by ...

Effective Ways to Alleviate Sciatic Nerve Pain

on August 16, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Sciatic nerve pain can be excruciating and disrupt your daily life. The sciatic nerve, the longest nerve in the body, runs from the lower back down through the buttocks and legs. When it becomes irritated or compressed, it can lead to ...

How to Use Ice Therapy Safely and Effectively After Microdiscectomy

on August 14, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that involves removing a small portion of a herniated disc that may be pressing against a nerve root and causing pain, weakness, or numbness in the lower back and legs. The goal of ...

How to Recognize and Treat a Herniated Disc Emergency

on August 11, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

A herniated disc is a common spinal condition that can cause discomfort and pain. In most cases, it can be managed with conservative treatments. However, there are instances when a herniated disc becomes a medical emergency that requires ...

Overcoming Foot Numbness Post-Discectomy: A Guide to Recovery

on August 9, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Foot numbness can be a distressing symptom, often arising from spinal conditions such as herniated discs. For many, undergoing a discectomy or less invasive microdiscectomy is a viable solution to relieve pain and discomfort. However, one ...

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