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How Much Pain Do You Feel When Recovering from Discectomy Surgery?

How Much Pain Should I Expect while Recovering from a Discectomy?

on September 7, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Recovery from a discectomy can sometimes be painful, as is the case with any spine-related procedure. However, many patients can enjoy a full and productive recovery from discectomy surgery. This article explains what you need to know ...

How to Treat a Herniated Disc with Sciatica

Treatment Options for Sciatica Related to a Herniated Disc

on September 5, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Herniated discs often occur in the lower back area. For this reason, it is not unusual for the affected nerve to be the sciatic nerve, which starts in the lower back and works its way downward. If the sciatic nerve is the source of your ...

Is Sleeping on Your Back Okay After Microdiscectomy Surgery?

Is It Okay to Sleep on Your Back after a Microdiscectomy?

on August 26, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Sleeping after a microdiscectomy may be a bit uncomfortable at first, but there are not usually any restrictions on sleeping positions post-surgery. Since the procedure is minimally invasive, most patients can sleep well on their backs. ...

Can Painkillers Relieve Herniated Disc Pain?

Are Painkillers Effective for Alleviating Herniated Disc Pain?

on August 24, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Unless the pain you are experiencing is physically debilitating and making it nearly impossible to go about your day, it is often possible to manage the pain associated with a herniated disc with painkillers. This is especially true if the ...

What to Wear After Having Discectomy Surgery

What Should I Wear After Having a Discectomy?

on August 23, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

If you are experiencing spinal disc pain, you are probably not giving much thought to your wardrobe. However, if your doctor recommends a discectomy as the right treatment option for you, you will need to be mindful of what you wear after ...

What Do Athletes Do for Herniated Discs?

on August 19, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Approximately 85 percent of Olympic athletes have issues with disc degeneration or herniation, according to SI.com. Similar lower back problems are common among NFL players. In fact, athletes of all skill levels and ages are just as ...

How to Sit After Having Discectomy Surgery

Best Ways to Sit Following a Discectomy

on August 17, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Sitting is not normally problematic, since it is a natural and necessary daily activity. However, it does become an action to be concerned about to some extent if you have recently had a discectomy or a less invasive microdiscectomy to ...

Permanent Restrictions After Microdiscectomy Surgery

Are Any Activities Permanently Restricted Following a Microdiscectomy?

on August 15, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Patients are often able to return to most or all activities they enjoyed prior to having microdiscectomies with no permanent restrictions. However, getting to this point requires some important steps and precautions. Patients are advised ...

How Long Until the Nerve Heals After Discectomy Surgery?

How Long after a Discectomy Does the Nerve Heal?

on August 12, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

It often takes several weeks or months for a nerve to heal after discectomy surgery. Depending on each patient’s situation, the experience will differ, and it is not uncommon to notice a more immediate decrease in the severity of symptoms ...

How to Immediately Relieve Pain from Sciatica

Ways to Immediately Alleviate Sciatica Pain

on August 10, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Sciatica is the general term for irritation of the sciatic nerve and related symptoms, and it can produce discomfort that ranges from fairly mild to severe. Depending on the source of the compression, sciatica may significantly affect your ...

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