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How Long Will I Feel Back Pain After a Microdiscectomy?

How Long Does Back Pain Last Following a Microdiscectomy?

on January 25, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team
Spinal disc surgery can be beneficial for many patients, especially those who may have tried several nonsurgical remedies without much success. As is the case with any type of spine surgery, you may experience some discomfort after having ...
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How to Strengthen Your Core After Microdiscectomy Surgery

Tips for Strengthening Your Core Following a Microdiscectomy

on January 20, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team
After having any type of spine surgery, it is important to strengthen the muscles that support the spine. This is also the case when having a microdiscectomy, which is the less invasive form of a traditional discectomy. One way to ...
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Can You Get Sciatica Again After a Microdiscectomy?

Is It Possible for Sciatica to Return Following a Microdiscectomy?

on January 16, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team
Leg pain related to nerve irritation or compression is one of the more serious symptoms associated with sciatica. If mobility issues result in your doctor recommending a microdiscectomy (which is a less invasive form of a traditional ...
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Do You Need Stitches After Microdiscectomy Surgery?

Will I Get Stitches when I Have a Microdiscectomy?

on January 11, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team
It is common to get stitches after surgery, although it is not always necessary. This is often the case with minimally invasive surgery such as a microdiscectomy. This article discusses what is typical and what goes into determining ...
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How Easy Can You Reherniate a Disc After Having Microdiscectomy Surgery?

How Easily Can Another Herniation Happen Following Microdiscectomy?

on December 30, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team
Out of more than 200,000 lower back discectomies performed in the United States each year, only 10 percent result in recurrent disc herniation. This conclusion is based on follow-up visits over the months and years after the initial ...
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What Criteria Do You Need to Meet for Microdiscectomy Surgery?

What Conditions Indicate a Microdiscectomy May Be Appropriate?

on December 19, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team
Surgery for a herniated spinal disc is seldom absolutely necessary. If conservative treatments are not providing sufficient relief, you may be ready to consider a microdiscectomy rather than a traditional discectomy, which is a more ...
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Caring for an Incision After Microdiscectomy Surgery

Basics of Post-Microdiscectomy Incision Care

on November 18, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team
With virtually any type of surgery, there will be an incision. During a microdiscectomy, which is a less invasive form of a discectomy, the incision made is small, which can be beneficial for healing and recovery. However, you still need ...
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Is It Necessary to Wear a Back Brace after a Microdiscectomy Procedure?

Will I Need to Wear a Back Brace after I Have a Microdiscectomy?

on November 14, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team
A back brace provides added support for a healing spine. This can also include the time after having a microdiscectomy. While a back brace is not specifically required in many instances, some patients do benefit from using them. This ...
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When Can You Return to Work After Microdiscectomy Surgery?

How Soon Can You Return to Work Following a Microdiscectomy?

on October 24, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team
A microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive procedure, which means you should typically not have to worry about a lengthy recovery. However, a microdiscectomy is still a spinal procedure, so you do need to take it easy when you are beginning ...
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Exercises You Can Do After Having Microdiscectomy Surgery

Recommended Exercises for Patients Following Microdiscectomy Surgery

on October 14, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team
It is important to strengthen spinal muscles following a microdiscectomy. Post-operative exercise also benefits patients by increasing the production of hormones that naturally relieve pain, which minimizes reliance on post-surgery ...
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