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Is It Possible for Bulging Discs to Rupture?

on February 3, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Herniated spinal discs do not always fully herniate. Instead, they sometimes bulge, referring to an abnormal shape that compresses or irritates a nearby nerve to some extent. In some cases, a bulging disc may produce few or no symptoms at ...

How Often Can the Same Disc Reherniate?

on January 27, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

There is no specific number of times a disc can herniate, although there are some factors that determine whether you could have issues with reherniations. This article describes the most common causes of reherniation and how to prevent it ...

Can Buttock Pain Result from a Herniated Disc?

on January 23, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

A herniated spinal disc can cause pain in lower body areas, and this sometimes includes the buttocks. Whether this applies to you depends on which nerve is affected and the symptoms you are experiencing. This article further explores this ...

What Is Causing My Disc to Reherniate?

on January 9, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

More often than not, a spinal disc heals on its own. Other times, a damaged spinal disc continues to herniate. If you are dealing with a spinal disc that keeps herniating, it can be helpful to learn more about why this may be the case and ...

Can Herniated Discs Make Someone Shorter?

Can Herniated Discs Cause Height Loss?

on January 4, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

A herniated spinal disc (also known as a “slipped disc” or “bulging disc”) can contribute to an assortment of symptoms, although none of the more common symptoms involve height. Still, it is only natural to wonder if a herniated spinal ...

How Long Do Epidural Injections Alleviate Herniated Disc Pain?

Epidural Injections for Herniated Discs: How Long Do They Last?

on December 26, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Epidural injections can provide relief for patients who have chronic back pain or discomfort related to a herniated disc (also commonly known as a "slipped disc" or “ruptured disc”). These therapeutic injections can provide relief from ...

Can a Herniated Disc Lead to Bowel Issues?

How Can Bowel Function Be Affected by a Herniated Disc?

on December 14, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

A herniated disc is typically a relatively minor issue, as most patients experience relief after a few weeks. The compression of nearby nerves is often limited to the lower back area in a way that is noticeable but not life-threatening or ...

Is It Possible to Feel Bulging Discs?

on December 9, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

If you have a bulging spinal disc, you may be wondering if you can physically feel it. You are not likely to be able to feel the disc itself, since it is located between the bones of your spine. However, you may be able to determine the ...

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 ...

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