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Can Herniated Discs Heal on Their Own Suddenly?

Can My Herniated Disc Abruptly Heal on Its Own?

on April 27, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Spinal discs are surprisingly resilient and durable. For this reason, it is not unusual for disc-related symptoms to eventually go away. This is sometimes the case with herniated discs, a common problem often associated with age, sudden ...

When Is Bending Possible After Discectomy Surgery?

How Soon Can You Bend after a Discectomy?

on April 25, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

The goal with a discectomy is to make it easier to do what you usually do without significant discomfort. This includes basic actions like bending. While it is best not to do anything that could overstress your healing spine immediately ...

How to Tell if Discectomy Surgery Has Failed

Signs of an Unsuccessful Discectomy

on April 22, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Often a last resort, spine surgery is beneficial for many patients. This applies to a discectomy, which is performed to remove disc material irritating a nearby nerve. However, some patients do experience a type of failed back surgery ...

Reasons for Leg Pain After Microdiscectomy Surgery

Potential Reasons for Lingering Leg Pain Following a Microdiscectomy

on April 20, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

A microdiscectomy is a fairly common type of spine surgery, and it’s one that often produces beneficial results, including a noticeable decrease in discomfort. However, some patients may have lingering leg pain—one of the classic symptoms ...

Pinched Nerves: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment

on April 18, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

The human spine houses an assortment of nerves that branch off to other parts of the body. Pain and discomfort related to one or more of these nerves can be caused by a single source of compression, and the resulting symptoms can range ...

Is Herniated Disc Nerve Damage Permanent?

Can a Herniated Disc Cause Permanent Nerve Damage?

on April 15, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Most of the time, pain associated with a herniated disc does go away, usually within a matter of months after the initial onset of symptoms. But there are some instances when nerve damage related to a herniated disc could become permanent. ...

Can You Have a Second Microdiscectomy Surgery?

Can a Microdiscectomy Be Repeated?

on April 13, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

A microdiscectomy is a common spine procedure often done to ease nerve pressure caused by a herniated disc, also often referred to as a “slipped” or “bulging” disc. For most patients, a microdiscectomy is a procedure that's only done once, ...

Sports with a Higher Risk of Herniated Discs

on April 11, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Physical activities, including sports, are generally good for your spine and the rest of your body. However, some sports can place enough added stress on your lower back to contribute to herniated discs. This doesn't mean you have to avoid ...

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 ...

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