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Activities to Avoid while Recovering from a Discectomy

on November 24, 2021 | By The Barricaid Team

The surgical removal of all or part of a herniated or ruptured spinal disc, even if it involves minimally invasive techniques, does require some time to recover afterward—as with any surgery. As your body heals and the muscles that support ...

Why People Get Herniated Discs Frequently

Why Do Herniated Discs Occur So Frequently?

on November 22, 2021 | By The Barricaid Team

Herniated discs affect up to 2-3 percent of adults in any given year, and an estimated 40 percent will suffer from sciatica—the most common symptom—in their lifetime, according to Harvard Health Publishing. While a herniated disc, also ...

Tips for Preventing Recurrent Disc Herniation

on November 19, 2021 | By The Barricaid Team

Recurrent disc herniation is a term often used to describe spinal disc discomfort that returns after initial treatment for a herniated disc (sometimes referred to as a “ruptured” or "bulging” disc), which usually includes surgery. Many ...

Signs You’re Experiencing Reherniation Following Microdiscectomy Surgery

on November 17, 2021 | By The Barricaid Team

A microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive type of surgery performed to remove the part of a damaged or herniated disc—also commonly known as a "slipped disc," or “ruptured disc”—that’s irritating a nearby nerve. According to Spine Health, ...

What Happens if You Don't Treat Herniated Discs?

What Can Happen if a Herniated Disc Goes Untreated?

on November 15, 2021 | By The Barricaid Team

It's not a good idea to ignore signs suggesting something is off in your body. This piece of advice applies to a common source of leg pain—a herniated disc. Also commonly known as a “slipped disc” or “ruptured disc,” a herniated disc can't ...

Is It Okay to Continue Playing Sports if I Have Lower Back Pain?

on November 12, 2021 | By Barricaid

Many people with lower back pain related to sciatica, especially those who were naturally athletic prior to having issues with lower back pain, often assume their sports-playing days are over. The good news is this isn't always the case. ...

What Causes Sciatica?

on November 10, 2021 | By Barricaid

Starting in the lower back area and going down into the hips and parts of the legs, the sciatic nerve is the longest single nerve in the human body. Its prime location at the base of the spine also makes it a common source of discomfort ...

Primary Reasons for Reherniated Discs

on November 8, 2021 | By Barricaid

For many decades now, one of the more common ways to deal with a herniated or ruptured spinal disc has been a discectomy. According to an analysis of more than 39,000 patients who've had this procedure, surgery to remove part or all of a ...

Tips for Speeding Up the Healing Process for a Herniated Disc

on November 5, 2021 | By Barricaid

If you have a herniated disc, also commonly known as a "slipped disc" or “ruptured disc,” you could experience distracting pain, numbness, and general weakness extending to nearby areas. While symptoms associated with a herniated disc are ...

Treating Lumbar Spine Injuries in Aging Athletes

on November 3, 2021 | By David Bomback, MD

For aging athletes and lifelong workout champions, finding ways to preserve their mobility and continue doing what they love is a must. You know the type: the gray-haired, fit cyclists, swimmers, runners, and rowers we all aspire to be in ...

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