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How to Reduce Herniated Disc Inflammation

Tips for Reducing Herniated Disc Inflammation

on September 23, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Inflammation is a common issue with herniated discs. In fact, it often contributes to the pain associated with herniation, which occurs when inner disc material extends through the outside shell of a spinal disc. This article offers ...

Are Your Muscles Cut When You Have a Microdiscectomy?

Does a Microdiscectomy Involve Cutting Muscles?

on September 21, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Many spine patients today can benefit from minimally invasive microdiscectomies. If this applies to you, there may be some questions that come to mind as you get ready for your spinal disc surgery. One of the most common questions is ...

When Can You Drive After Discectomy Surgery?

How Soon Can Someone Drive after Having Discectomy Surgery?

on September 19, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Driving is an activity many people tend to take for granted, and it also comes as second nature to many people. For this reason, it is not uncommon for discectomy patients to wonder how long it will be before driving is possible after ...

Is It Possible for a Herniated Disc to Reabsorb?

Can a Herniated Disc Reabsorb?

on September 16, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Herniated discs are fairly common, and so is spontaneous recovery. In fact, a cumulative study published in 2017 determined nearly 70 percent of herniated discs recover spontaneously. This is good news if you are facing the prospect of ...

4 Forms of Sciatica

on September 14, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Sciatica refers to symptoms experienced in the sciatic nerve, which starts at the base of the spine and works its way downward. The level of discomfort sciatica causes can vary, although there are some classic symptoms associated with this ...

How to Tell if You Have a Herniated Disc

on September 12, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

You may not immediately know you have a herniated disc. In fact, you could have a herniated disc and not even know it at all for the duration of the herniation, which is often indefinite unless the protruding disc material eventually eases ...

Post-Microdiscectomy Healing Time for the Sciatic Nerve

on September 9, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

A common reason to have microdiscectomy surgery is to relieve pressure on the sciatic nerve, which begins at the base of the spine. Since this is the single longest nerve in the human body, it can take a while for it to fully heal after ...

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. ...

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