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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 ...

What Do Lumbar Herniated Discs Feel Like?

How Does a Herniated Lumbar Disc Feel?

on August 5, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Herniated disc pain often subsides or goes away after 1–2 months for many individuals. While this is encouraging news, it is still important to know what symptoms to pay attention to so you can determine when to seek treatment. Everyone’s ...

Types of Exercise to Avoid if You Have a Bulging Disc

on July 18, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Exercise is generally a good thing for overall health and the various parts of the spine. However, some exercises can be a bit too strenuous or risky if you have a bulging spinal disc. Whether the affected disc is abnormally protruding to ...

When to Seek Emergency Care for a Herniated Disc

on July 15, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

For many people with a herniated disc (sometimes referred to as a “ruptured” or “bulging” disc), spinal disc problems of this nature are not medically urgent. In fact, it is common for patients to respond well to medication, physical ...

How Serious Are Herniated Discs?

on July 8, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

It is estimated about 2 percent of people experience issues with a herniated disc (also commonly known as a "slipped disc" or “ruptured disc”) each year. More often than not, spinal disc issues of this nature are not serious enough to ...

How Often Do Herniated Discs Require Surgery?

How Often Is Surgery Necessary for Herniated Discs?

on June 24, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

It is often possible to treat or manage the symptoms associated with a herniated disc without surgery. While it is rarely a first recommendation, for some people, surgery may be required. According to research cited by Harvard Health, ...

Can Sitting Make a Herniated Disc Worse?

on June 15, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Along with excessive reaching, stretching, and bending, sitting can aggravate the symptoms of a herniated disc (sometimes referred to as a “ruptured” or “bulging” disc) for some people. This does not mean you cannot actually sit ...

Can You Heal Herniated Disc with Exercise?

Can a Herniated Disc Be Healed with Exercise?

on June 6, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

IIt is not unusual to have a herniated disc. Fortunately, there are many nonsurgical ways to minimize the symptoms associated with a disc that is irritating a nearby nerve—often enough to significantly improve your ability to do what you ...

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