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Caring for an Incision After Microdiscectomy Surgery

Basics of Post-Microdiscectomy Incision Care

on November 18, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

With virtually any type of surgery, there will be an incision. During a microdiscectomy, which is a less invasive form of a discectomy, the incision made is small, which can be beneficial for healing and recovery. However, you still need ...

Reasons for Continued Nerve Pain After Discectomy Surgery

What Can Cause Post-Discectomy Nerve Pain?

on November 16, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

After having a discectomy to remove the portion of spinal disc material that is irritating a nearby nerve, many patients eventually experience relief from their discomfort. With that being said, it is not unusual to have lingering ...

Is It Necessary to Wear a Back Brace after a Microdiscectomy Procedure?

Will I Need to Wear a Back Brace after I Have a Microdiscectomy?

on November 14, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

A back brace provides added support for a healing spine. This can also include the time after having a microdiscectomy. While a back brace is not specifically required in many instances, some patients do benefit from using them. This ...

Is It Common to Experience Muscle Spasms After a Discectomy?

Is It Normal to Have Muscle Spasms After a Discectomy?

on November 11, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

With discectomy surgery, muscles and other tissues around where the spinal disc is operated on can become a bit irritated due to the simple fact that surgery is being performed in the area. This can result in some post-surgery discomfort ...

Is Massage Beneficial for Herniated Discs?

Can Massage Be a Good Form of Therapy for Herniated Discs?

on November 9, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Massage therapy has a long history of being an effective way to deal with an assortment of aches and pains. As for whether massage therapy can be beneficial for a herniated disc, there is no clear answer. For some people with mild symptoms ...

Are Discectomy Surgery and Disc Replacement the Same Thing?

Are Disc Replacement and Discectomy the Same Thing?

on November 7, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Spinal discs are highly resilient. Even so, the discs that support the spine and ease the burden on spinal bones sometimes require surgery. There are two common options available today: disc replacement and discectomy surgery. These two ...

The 4 Levels of a Herniated Disc

on November 4, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Spinal discs can sometimes herniate quickly, as may be the case if there is some type of trauma, such as a hard fall or a car accident. However, it is more common for spinal discs to gradually herniate, which brings us to the four stages ...

How Much Pain Should I Expect with a Lumbar Discectomy?

on October 28, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

If a spinal disc in your lower back is herniated or damaged in a similar way, you may be advised to consider a lumbar discectomy. It is understandable to have concerns about any pain you may experience after having this procedure. The good ...

How to Tell When Your Sciatica Is Getting Better

How to Tell if Your Sciatica Is Healing

on October 26, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Sciatica is a common source of lower back and leg pain. While it is usually a temporary inconvenience, it can certainly be distracting. In fact, symptoms can sometimes be practically debilitating. Regardless of the nature and severity of ...

When Can You Return to Work After Microdiscectomy Surgery?

How Soon Can You Return to Work Following a Microdiscectomy?

on October 24, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

A microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive procedure, which means you should typically not have to worry about a lengthy recovery. However, a microdiscectomy is still a spinal procedure, so you do need to take it easy when you are beginning ...

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