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How Much Pain Is Usually Associated with a Discectomy?

on April 8, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

The purpose of a discectomy is to significantly reduce or eliminate pain stemming from nerve compression, usually when it's caused by a herniated disc. If you've reached a point where you're considering or preparing to have a discectomy, ...

Insurance Coverage for Open Discectomy Surgery

Does Insurance Usually Cover Open Discectomies?

on April 6, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

There are times when a herniated spinal disc, also commonly known as a "slipped disc" or “ruptured disc,” may require treatment with a traditional surgical procedure such as an open discectomy. In comparison to a microdiscectomy, a ...

Kinds of Lower Back Injuries

on April 4, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Lower back pain is common and somewhat complicated. For this reason, each person’s experience with spine-related issues in this area will be unique. However, there are some types of spine injuries that tend to be fairly common sources of ...

How to Alleviate Lower Back Pain When Pregnant

Finding Relief from Low Back Pain when You Are Pregnant

on March 28, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Pregnancy brings about many changes in the body, including ones that loosen spine-supporting soft tissues and throw off the center of gravity. There is also added stress and strain on the lower portion of the spine and its discs, so it is ...

How Long Is the Recovery Time for Discectomy Surgery?

What’s the Time Period for Full Recovery after a Discectomy?

on March 25, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

A discectomy is like any type of surgery in that you'll need to give your body and spine time to heal and recover. It is a process that involves following your doctor's recommendations, taking proper precautions, and taking the steps ...

Can a Bulging Disc Fully Heal?

on March 23, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

A "bulging disc" isn't fully herniated, although it may eventually reach that point. It can still significantly affect nearby nerves in a similar way. The good news is the discomfort associated with this type of disc-related damage doesn't ...

What You Should Know About Post-Discectomy Syndrome

Introduction to Post-Discectomy Syndrome

on March 21, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Spinal discs sometimes irritate nerves to the point where surgery is necessary to improve quality of life and ease near-debilitating discomfort. If you have a discectomy to remove a portion of disc material affecting nerve roots, you may ...

How Long Will I Experience Pain After Discectomy Surgery?

How Long Should I Expect to Have Pain after a Microdiscectomy?

on March 18, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

While often a last resort, unless nerve-compression symptoms are severe, a discectomy can provide welcome relief when various nonsurgical treatments aren’t providing pain relief. Patients often wonder how long pain may last following a ...

What Could Happen if You Reherniate Your Disc Following Surgery?

What to Expect if You Reherniate after Having Surgery

on March 16, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Roughly 10 percent of patients, according to Spine Health , experience another herniation affecting the same location after having spinal disc surgery. The risk of reherniation increases if you’re a younger patient with healthier discs. If ...

Worthwhile to Have Herniated Disc Surgery

Is It Worth It to Have Surgery for a Herniated Disc?

on March 14, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Spinal discs are rubbery and spongy enough to cushion the spine's bones but still flexible enough to handle the stress from daily movements. Eventually, all this wear and strain can lead to damage to certain discs, especially ones in the ...

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