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The 4 Levels of a Herniated Disc

on November 4, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Spinal discs can sometimes herniate quickly, as may be the case if there is some type of trauma, such as a hard fall or a car accident. However, it is more common for spinal discs to gradually herniate, which brings us to the four stages ...

Is It Possible to Run Again After Having a Herniated Disc?

Can I Return to Running Following a Herniated Disc?

on October 21, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Running is a form of exercise that can be a bit strenuous on a healing spine with a disc affected by protruding material. For this reason, it is not uncommon for herniated disc patients to be advised to be cautious with running. As for ...

How Long Until Numbness from a Herniated Disc Goes Away?

How Long Can Numbness Due to a Herniated Disc Last?

on October 10, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

If you are living with a herniated spinal disc, it is safe to assume you want any resulting discomfort to go away as soon as possible. This is especially true if you have issues with radiating nerve pain and/or numbness that extends to the ...

What Is the Maximum Time It Can Take for a Herniated Disc to Heal?

on September 26, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Some patients with herniated spinal discs may not even know their disc has herniated if symptoms are mild or moderate—or not present at all. Typically, herniated discs heal within a few weeks. However, there are times when a herniated ...

How to Reduce Herniated Disc Inflammation

Tips for Reducing Herniated Disc Inflammation

on September 23, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Inflammation is a common issue with herniated discs. In fact, it often contributes to the pain associated with herniation, which occurs when inner disc material extends through the outside shell of a spinal disc. This article offers ...

Is It Possible for a Herniated Disc to Reabsorb?

Can a Herniated Disc Reabsorb?

on September 16, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Herniated discs are fairly common, and so is spontaneous recovery. In fact, a cumulative study published in 2017 determined nearly 70 percent of herniated discs recover spontaneously. This is good news if you are facing the prospect of ...

How to Tell if You Have a Herniated Disc

on September 12, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

You may not immediately know you have a herniated disc. In fact, you could have a herniated disc and not even know it at all for the duration of the herniation, which is often indefinite unless the protruding disc material eventually eases ...

How to Treat a Herniated Disc with Sciatica

Treatment Options for Sciatica Related to a Herniated Disc

on September 5, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Herniated discs often occur in the lower back area. For this reason, it is not unusual for the affected nerve to be the sciatic nerve, which starts in the lower back and works its way downward. If the sciatic nerve is the source of your ...

Can Painkillers Relieve Herniated Disc Pain?

Are Painkillers Effective for Alleviating Herniated Disc Pain?

on August 24, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Unless the pain you are experiencing is physically debilitating and making it nearly impossible to go about your day, it is often possible to manage the pain associated with a herniated disc with painkillers. This is especially true if the ...

What Do Athletes Do for Herniated Discs?

on August 19, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Approximately 85 percent of Olympic athletes have issues with disc degeneration or herniation, according to SI.com. Similar lower back problems are common among NFL players. In fact, athletes of all skill levels and ages are just as ...

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