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Things that Can Increase the Severity of Herniated Discs

on December 29, 2021 | By The Barricaid Team

A herniated disc (sometimes referred to as a “ruptured” or “bulging” disc) is a displacement of disc material beyond the disc space. It becomes a problem if the material from the inner portion of the disc irritates a nearby nerve. Because ...

Is a Flare-Up or a Reherniated Disc Causing Your Pain?

on December 27, 2021 | By The Barricaid Team

If you've had surgery to address discomfort from a herniated disc, it's only natural to be concerned about any recurrence of symptoms. Two of the possible reasons you may experience some degree of noticeable discomfort after surgery are ...

Can You Herniate the Same Disc Two Times?

Is It Possible for a Spinal Disc to Herniate Twice?

on December 24, 2021 | By The Barricaid Team

Most patients who undergo herniated disc treatment involving surgery don’t experience a reherniation of the same disc, but it does happen. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, there's a 10 to 15 percent chance, on ...

How Can Sports Cause Lower Back Pain?

on December 22, 2021 | By The Barricaid Team

Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical attention. That said, your odds of experiencing discomfort of this nature will ultimately depend on several factors. Your odds of experiencing this type of discomfort ...

Rest vs. Activity for Pain Due to Sciatica

on December 20, 2021 | By The Barricaid Team

When discomfort related to irritation of the sciatic nerve first becomes noticeable, it's understandable to prefer to rest as much as possible to avoid triggering symptoms. This is generally fine for a brief time. However, most treatments ...

Common Causes of Bulging Discs

on December 17, 2021 | By The Barricaid Team

The terms "herniated" and "bulging" disc are often used interchangeably, but there are some important differences. The main one is that a bulging disc occurs when the exterior part of the spinal disc becomes weak enough to cause the disc ...

How Long after a Discectomy Can I Walk?

on December 15, 2021 | By The Barricaid Team

Walking as soon as possible is often encouraged after most types of spine surgery, since it's a gentle form of exercise that provides important and beneficial muscle and soft tissue stimulation. This is usually the case after a discectomy ...

Will My Herniated Disc Be Permanent?

on December 13, 2021 | By The Barricaid Team

Anyone who has experienced pain or related symptoms from a herniated disc (sometimes referred to as a “ruptured” or “bulging” disc) just wants the discomfort to go away and stay gone. Fortunately, it's not unusual for disc-related pain to ...

Methods Nurses Use to Manage Back Pain

on December 10, 2021 | By The Barricaid Team

More than half of all ICU and orthopedic nurses questioned for a University of Alberta Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine study reported having job-related issues with debilitating lower back pain at some point. This isn't surprising, ...

How Long Does It Typically Take for Sciatica to Heal?

on December 8, 2021 | By The Barricaid Team

Caused by pressure on a nerve that starts around the base of the spine and moves downward, sciatica affects an estimated three million people in the United States annually, causing radiating leg pain, numbness, and weakness. If you're ...

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