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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 ...

Can a Herniated Disc Heal with Chiropractic Treatment?

on May 25, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

From targeted therapeutic exercises to physical therapy and medication, there are many ways to treat the symptoms related to a herniated disc (also commonly known as a "slipped disc" or “ruptured disc”) without surgery. One possible option ...

Why Does Pain from a Herniated Disc Worsen in the Night?

What Could Cause a Herniated Disc to Be More Painful at Nighttime?

on May 13, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

It is possible to have a herniated disc, also commonly known as a "slipped disc" or “ruptured disc,” and never know it. Other times, a nearby nerve is compressed or irritated. Even when this occurs, the resulting discomfort can vary ...

Is Massage a Good Form of Treatment for Herniated Discs?

on May 9, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Herniated discs are fairly common but often treatable or manageable with conservative treatments. One of these is massage therapy. A deep tissue massage is one of the forms of manual manipulation that could provide welcome relief if you ...

Is a Herniated Disc or Bulging Disc Worse?

Bulging Disc vs. Herniated Disc: Which One Is More Serious?

on May 4, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

The human spine consists of 24 vertebrae along with accompanying soft, spongy discs for added cushion and support. Any abnormality affecting any of these discs has the potential to be a source of discomfort or pain, especially lower back ...

Can Herniated Discs Heal on Their Own Suddenly?

Can My Herniated Disc Abruptly Heal on Its Own?

on April 27, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Spinal discs are surprisingly resilient and durable. For this reason, it is not unusual for disc-related symptoms to eventually go away. This is sometimes the case with herniated discs, a common problem often associated with age, sudden ...

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