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How Long Does It Take to Recover from a Lumbar Herniated Disc Surgery?

on November 17, 2020 | By Mark Arts, MD, PhD

Most patients experience lasting relief after undergoing a discectomy to reduce leg pain (sciatica) caused by a lumbar herniated disc. While some patients can achieve great results with conservative, nonsurgical treatments, for others a ...

5 Lifestyle Risks That May Cause Lumbar Disc Herniation

on November 5, 2020 | By Mark C. Gillespy, MD

Our spine bears the weight of all of our daily activities, from how frequently we move to how much weight we lift at one time. With so much pressure put on our spinal discs, it’s no surprise that many of our daily activities can impact our ...

Lumbar Herniated Disc Treatments: Is Surgical or Nonsurgical Right for You?

on October 22, 2020 | By Pierce Nunley, MD

It is very concerning when you find out you have a lumbar herniated disc and are experiencing sciatica (a shooting pain that radiates down the leg), foot drop, and other painful symptoms. Fortunately, there are several nonsurgical, or ...

Lower Back Bulging Disc vs. Herniated Disc: What's the Difference?

on October 15, 2020 | By Mark C. Gillespy, MD

The terms bulging and herniated disc are often used interchangeably; however, many do not realize there are actually distinct differences between the two. While both impact the lumbar discs in our spine, bulging and herniated discs are not ...

After Lumbar Discectomy: The Impact of Recurrent Disc Herniation

on October 6, 2020 | By Pierce Nunley, MD

Whether you recently had surgery for a herniated lumbar disc, or you’re still considering the option for long-term pain relief, the last thing you want to think about is a recurrence of the same problem.

Preparing for Spine Surgery: What to Expect from General Anesthesia

on August 13, 2020 | By Lydia Andras, MD

If you’re preparing for spine surgery, you probably have questions about everything from the procedure and recovery to the general anesthesia that will be used during the operation. While it’s completely normal to be nervous about going ...

Lumbar Herniated Disc Prevention: 7 Steps You Can Take to Protect Your Spine

on August 6, 2020 | By R. Scott Cowan, MD

Any individual who has experienced chronic pain due to a herniated disc knows all too well how disabling and uncomfortable it can be. Lumbar disc herniation is the most common cause of sciatica1, or leg pain along the sciatic nerve, which ...

Injured Athletes: 4 Exercises for Herniated Lumbar Discs

on July 30, 2020 | By R. Scott Cowan, MD

Athletes of all kinds are certainly no strangers to injuries, from learning how to prevent them to managing painful symptoms when they do occur. Lumbar disc injuries can result from participation in any number of sports, in particular ...

Am I A Candidate for Lumbar Herniated Disc Surgery?

on July 9, 2020 | By Jonathan Stieber, MD

If you’re struggling with severe or persistently bothersome leg pain resulting from a herniated disc, you’re likely searching for the best solution to help you find relief. Pain caused by herniated discs in the lumbar spine can be ...

Understanding the Types of Discectomy Surgery

on June 30, 2020 | By Adisa Kuršumović, MD

For many years, discectomy surgery has remained the surgical gold standard for relieving chronic leg pain resulting from a herniated disc in the lumbar spine. In most cases, discectomy does exactly that; research shows that more than 80 ...

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