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Is Sleeping on Your Back Okay After Microdiscectomy Surgery?

Is It Okay to Sleep on Your Back after a Microdiscectomy?

on August 26, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team
Sleeping after a microdiscectomy may be a bit uncomfortable at first, but there are not usually any restrictions on sleeping positions post-surgery. Since the procedure is minimally invasive, most patients can sleep well on their backs. ...
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Permanent Restrictions After Microdiscectomy Surgery

Are Any Activities Permanently Restricted Following a Microdiscectomy?

on August 15, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team
Patients are often able to return to most or all activities they enjoyed prior to having microdiscectomies with no permanent restrictions. However, getting to this point requires some important steps and precautions. Patients are advised ...
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When to Start PT After Microdisectomy Surgery

How Soon Should Physical Therapy Begin after Microdiscectomy Surgery?

on August 3, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team
Even though a microdiscectomy is less invasive than a traditional discectomy, you will need to take some precautions during the initial post-surgery healing period. Beyond that point, you will be advised to take steps to strengthen the ...
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How to Strengthen Your Back After Microdiscectomy Surgery

Tips for Strengthening Your Back Following a Microdiscectomy

on July 27, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team
Patients are often advised to take steps to strengthen their back muscles after any type of spine surgery. With a microdiscectomy, this typically means muscles in the core area and lower body. Patients are generally advised to begin a ...
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Does a Bone Need to be Removed During Microdiscectomy Surgery?

Does a Microdiscectomy Involve Bone Removal?

on July 22, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team
Whether performed endoscopically or with similar techniques, a microdiscectomy is considered a minimally invasive procedure. This is why it is often an appealing option for a patient with a herniated disc that is irritating a nearby nerve. ...
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How to Shower After Microdiscectomy Surgery

Post-Microdiscectomy Showering Guidelines

on July 13, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team
Being mindful of the incision site as it heals is important after any type of surgery, including a microdiscectomy. Post-microdiscectomy patients should avoid soaking in a bathtub for at least the first few weeks after having this type of ...
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Is There a Lot of Pain Involved in Microdiscectomy Surgery?

How Much Pain Is Involved with Microdiscectomy?

on July 11, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team
A microdiscectomy may be recommended if pain from a herniated disc is severe or not responding and improving with conservative treatments after several months. In fact, many patients report positive long-term results from this procedure. ...
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Are Flare-Ups Common After Microdiscectomy Surgery?

Is It Normal to Have Flare-Ups Following Microdiscectomy?

on June 22, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team
Since a microdiscectomy is a herniated disc treatment performed with minimally invasive techniques that include smaller incisions, patients often have fewer issues with post-surgery discomfort. However, nerve roots are still sensitive ...
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Are Microdiscectomies Minimally Invasive?

Is a Microdiscectomy a Minimally Invasive Procedure?

on June 17, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team
A microdiscectomy is a surgical approach to nerve decompression related to a herniated disc, usually in the lower back area. It is also considered one of the most common minimally invasive spine-related procedures performed today. This ...
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What's the Size of an Incision in a Discectomy Surgery?

How Large Are the Incisions Made during Discectomies?

on June 13, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team
Similar to other spine surgeries, a discectomy requires an incision to be made in order to access the affected area. The size of the incision varies based on the surgical approach recommended for the procedure. To give you a better idea of ...
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