--- title: Barricaid's Blog (6) description: (6) --- [![Find a physician](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/7330018/67c3fc36-d502-44a2-acc2-e22199a3dc90.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/7330018/67c3fc36-d502-44a2-acc2-e22199a3dc90) ![](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/phone.png) Patient Support | [844-288-7474](tel:844-288-7474) [![Barricaid](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/Barricaid.svg "Barricaid")](https://barricaid.com/) - [For physicians](https://barricaid.com/fda-approved-annular-closure-device/) - [Barricaid technology](https://barricaid.com/fda-approved-annular-closure-device/lumbar-disc-herniation-after-discectomy/) - [Published clinical evidence](https://barricaid.com/fda-approved-annular-closure-device/published-clinical-evidence/) - [Reimbursement](https://barricaid.com/fda-approved-annular-closure-device/reimbursement-support-center/) - [Events](https://barricaid.com/events/) - [For patients](https://barricaid.com/reherniation-after-surgery/) - [FAQs](https://barricaid.com/faqs/) - [Am I at risk for reherniation?](https://barricaid.com/reherniation-after-surgery/herniated-disc-treatment-options/) - [Barricaid treatment](https://barricaid.com/reherniation-after-surgery/discectomy-risks-with-large-hole-discs/) - [Testimonials](https://barricaid.com/reherniation-after-surgery/barricaid-testimonials/) - [Am I a candidate for Barricaid?](https://barricaid.com/am-i-a-candidate-for-barricaid/) - [Blog](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog) - [Find a physician](https://barricaid.com/surgeon-locator/) - [News](https://barricaid.com/discectomy-surgery-in-the-news/) - [Press Release](https://barricaid.com/intrinsic-therapeutics-inc-announces-results-from-post-market-study-confirming-benefits-of-barricaid-annular-closure-implant/) - [About us](https://barricaid.com/recurrent-disc-herniation-solution/) - [Management](https://barricaid.com/recurrent-disc-herniation-solution/barricaid-management-intrinsic-therapeutics/) - [Board of directors](https://barricaid.com/recurrent-disc-herniation-solution/barricaid-board-of-directors/) - [Patents](https://barricaid.com/barricaid-patents/) - [Careers](https://barricaid.com/recurrent-disc-herniation-solution/barricaid-careers/) - [Contact](https://barricaid.com/barricaid-contact-intrinsic-therapuetics/) # Barricaid's Blog ### Blog Categories - [Spine Surgery (319)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/spine-surgery) - [Spinal Conditions (176)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/spinal-conditions) - [Herniated Disc (161)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/herniated-disc) - [Discectomy (113)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/discectomy) - [Microdiscectomy (69)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/microdiscectomy) - [Disc Herniation (57)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/disc-herniation) - [Reherniation (42)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/reherniation) - [Sciatica (25)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/sciatica) - [Surgical Treatment (14)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/surgical-treatment) - [Sports (9)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/sports) - [Back Pain from Sports (7)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/back-pain-from-sports) - [Discectomy and Laminectomy (6)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/discectomy-and-laminectomy) - [Healthy Spine & Prevention (6)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/healthy-spine-prevention) - [Risk Factors (6)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/risk-factors) - [Lower Back Pain (5)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/lower-back-pain) - [Back Surgery (3)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/back-surgery) - [Non-Surgical Treatment (2)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/non-surgical-treatment) - [Spine Injuries (2)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/spine-injuries) - [what is degenerative disc disease (1)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/what-is-degenerative-disc-disease) [![What Pain Level Is Sciatica](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/3.20%20-%20What%20Pain%20Level%20Is%20Sciatica.png)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/what-is-the-pain-level-of-sciatica) ### [How Severe Is Sciatica Pain, and What Does Each Level Mean for Your Recovery?](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/what-is-the-pain-level-of-sciatica) on March 20, 2026 | By [Barricaid](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/barricaid) Sciatica pain typically ranges from a 3 to a 9 on the standard 10-point numeric pain scale, depending on the underlying cause and degree of nerve compression. In this article, we explore how sciatica pain is measured, what drives its ... [Read More](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/what-is-the-pain-level-of-sciatica) [![What Vitamin Deficiency Causes Disc Herniation](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/3.18%20-%20What%20Vitamin%20Deficiency%20Causes%20Disc%20Herniation.png)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/vitamin-deficiencies-linked-to-herniated-discs) ### [What Vitamin Deficiency Causes Disc Herniation?](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/vitamin-deficiencies-linked-to-herniated-discs) on March 18, 2026 | By [Barricaid](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/barricaid) Deficiencies in vitamin D and vitamin B12 are the most strongly linked to spinal disc degeneration and increased herniation risk. In this article, we take a closer look at how nutrient gaps compromise disc integrity, which deficiencies ... [Read More](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/vitamin-deficiencies-linked-to-herniated-discs) [![Why Avoid Microdiscectomy](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/3.16%20-%20Why%20Avoid%20Microdiscectomy.png)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/should-i-try-conservative-treatment-before-getting-a-microdiscectomy) ### [Should You Skip Microdiscectomy for a Herniated Disc?](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/should-i-try-conservative-treatment-before-getting-a-microdiscectomy) on March 16, 2026 | By [Barricaid](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/barricaid) Microdiscectomy is often avoided when symptoms can be managed with conservative treatments that offer similar long-term outcomes without surgical risks. While the procedure can relieve severe nerve compression in select cases, many ... [Read More](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/should-i-try-conservative-treatment-before-getting-a-microdiscectomy) [![What Speeds Up Nerve Healing after Discectomy Surgery](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/3.11%20-%20What%20Speeds%20Up%20Nerve%20Healing%20after%20Discectomy%20Surgery.png)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/how-to-promote-faster-nerve-healing-after-having-a-discectomy) ### [How Can You Accelerate Nerve Recovery Following a Discectomy Procedure?](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/how-to-promote-faster-nerve-healing-after-having-a-discectomy) on March 11, 2026 | By [Barricaid](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/barricaid) Nerve healing after discectomy surgery is a gradual biological process, but several evidence-based strategies, including early physical therapy, anti-inflammatory nutrition, adequate sleep, and key nutritional supplements, can meaningfully ... [Read More](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/how-to-promote-faster-nerve-healing-after-having-a-discectomy) [![How Painful Is a Herniated Disc on a Scale of 0 to 10](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/3.9%20-%20How%20Painful%20Is%20a%20Herniated%20Disc%20on%20a%20Scale%20of%201%20to%2010.png)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/herniated-disc-pain-level) ### [What Is the Real Pain Level of a Herniated Disc from 0 to 10?](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/herniated-disc-pain-level) on March 9, 2026 | By [Barricaid](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/barricaid) Herniated disc pain is one of the most searched spine-related subjects, and for good reason. The experience varies so dramatically from person to person that a straightforward answer requires context. In this article, we take a closer look ... [Read More](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/herniated-disc-pain-level) [![Do I Need a Caregiver after Discectomy Surgery](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/3.6%20-%20Do%20I%20Need%20a%20Caregiver%20after%20Discectomy%20Surgery.png)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/necessity-of-caregivers-during-post-discectomy-recovery) ### [Is Having a Caregiver Necessary for a Safe Recovery Following Discectomy Surgery?](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/necessity-of-caregivers-during-post-discectomy-recovery) on March 6, 2026 | By [Barricaid](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/barricaid) Most patients need caregivers for at least the first couple of weeks following discectomy surgery. The level of assistance required depends on your age, overall health, the type of discectomy performed, and your home environment. In this ... [Read More](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/necessity-of-caregivers-during-post-discectomy-recovery) [![How Do You Wash Your Hair after Back Surgery](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/3.4%20-%20How%20Do%20You%20Wash%20Your%20Hair%20after%20Back%20Surgery.png)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tips-for-washing-hair-after-having-back-surgery) ### [What Is the Safest Way to Wash Your Hair Following Back Surgery?](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tips-for-washing-hair-after-having-back-surgery) on March 4, 2026 | By [Barricaid](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/barricaid) You can wash your hair after back surgery by using a handheld showerhead while seated, applying dry shampoo between wet washes, or having a caregiver assist you. Most surgeons advise avoiding full showers and any spinal bending or twisting ... [Read More](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tips-for-washing-hair-after-having-back-surgery) [![Can I Fly with a Bulging Disc](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/3.2%20-%20Can%20I%20Fly%20with%20a%20Bulging%20Disc.png)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/will-a-bulging-disc-keep-me-from-being-able-to-fly) ### [Is It Safe to Fly when You Have a Bulging Disc?](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/will-a-bulging-disc-keep-me-from-being-able-to-fly) on March 2, 2026 | By [Barricaid](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/barricaid) Most people with bulging discs can fly, though the experience requires careful preparation. Cabin pressure changes, extended periods of sitting, and limited mobility can all aggravate disc-related pain. In this article, we take a closer ... [Read More](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/will-a-bulging-disc-keep-me-from-being-able-to-fly) [![What Are the Odds of Reherniation](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/2.27%20-%20What%20Are%20the%20Odds%20of%20Reherniation.png)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/how-often-do-discs-reherniate) ### [What Are the Chances of Experiencing Reherniation?](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/how-often-do-discs-reherniate) on February 27, 2026 | By [Barricaid](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/barricaid) Reherniation after disc surgery occurs in approximately 5 to 15 percent of patients, with the majority of cases developing within the first two years following the initial procedure. The likelihood varies based on factors including the ... [Read More](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/how-often-do-discs-reherniate) [![Can I Do Push-Ups with a Herniated Disc](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/2.25%20-%20Can%20I%20Do%20Push-Ups%20with%20a%20Herniated%20Disc.png)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/can-you-do-push-ups-if-you-have-a-herniated-disc) ### [Is It Safe to Do Push-Ups when You Have a Herniated Disc?](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/can-you-do-push-ups-if-you-have-a-herniated-disc) on February 25, 2026 | By [Barricaid](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/barricaid) Push-ups with a herniated disc are generally not recommended during the acute phase of injury, but modified variations may be safe once initial pain subsides and with proper medical clearance. The traditional push-up position places ... 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