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How Frequently Do Herniated Disc Require Surgery?

How Often Is Surgery Necessary to Treat a Herniated Disc?

on December 7, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Herniated spinal discs are fairly common. Fortunately, surgery is not typically required for a herniated disc. In fact, only about 10 percent of herniated disc patients end up needing surgery, according to research cited by Harvard Health. ...

What Does a Lumbar Herniated Disc Feel Like?

How Do Herniated Lumbar Discs Feel?

on December 5, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Some people have lumbar herniated discs and never know it. Other individuals immediately know something is wrong because of lower back pain that often includes discomfort extending to the lower body, especially the legs. This article ...

Is It Necessary to Have an MRI to Diagnose a Herniated Disc?

on November 30, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Depending on who you ask, an MRI can either be necessary or not beneficial when it comes to diagnosing herniated spinal discs. This article takes a closer look at times when an MRI may be beneficial and when it is not something that is ...

What Long-Term Impacts Can Result from Herniated Discs?

on November 21, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

It is not unusual to develop a herniated disc. While some people with spinal disc issues seek treatment soon after noticing symptoms, others may prefer to hold off on treatment for a variety of reasons. This article goes over the potential ...

Is Massage Beneficial for Herniated Discs?

Can Massage Be a Good Form of Therapy for Herniated Discs?

on November 9, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Massage therapy has a long history of being an effective way to deal with an assortment of aches and pains. As for whether massage therapy can be beneficial for a herniated disc, there is no clear answer. For some people with mild symptoms ...

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 ...

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