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When to Have Herniated Disc Surgery

When Is Surgery for a Herniated Disc Necessary?

on February 14, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team
With any surgery for a herniated spinal disc, relieving nerve pressure and minimizing or eliminating disruptive symptoms is the goal. While there are many benefits associated with procedures of this nature, surgery is often a last resort ...
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Most Common Disc You Can Herniate

Which Disc Has the Highest Rate of Herniation?

on January 26, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team
Since your lower back is the most mobile and exposed part of your spine, it's the area where discs are more likely to become herniated. The biomechanical forces at play in this flexible part of your spine are the main reason this is the ...
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What Can Worsen a Herniated Disc?

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 ...
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Are Herniated Discs Permanent?

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 ...
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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 ...
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Preventing Recurrent Disc Herniation

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 ...
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