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What Is the Typical Length of Time for a Microdiscectomy Procedure?

on May 11, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

A microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive way to relieve nerve pressure, usually when it is caused by a herniated disc in the lower back area. What this means is steps are taken to achieve the intended goal with less disruption and ...

How to Lie Down After Microdiscectomy Surgery

Best Ways to Lie Down Following a Microdiscectomy

on May 2, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Getting proper rest is important at any time. It's even more beneficial as patients recover from back surgery procedures, since sufficient rest helps the body recover while also easing stress on the healing spine. If you'll be having a ...

Is a Normal Life Possible After Microdiscectomy Surgery?

Can People Who Have Microdiscectomies Enjoy Normal Lives?

on April 29, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Most patients hope to be able to get back to their regular routines and preferred activities after having herniated disc surgery. This is often possible if you take the steps and precautions necessary to safely shift back to what you ...

When Is Bending Possible After Discectomy Surgery?

How Soon Can You Bend after a Discectomy?

on April 25, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

The goal with a discectomy is to make it easier to do what you usually do without significant discomfort. This includes basic actions like bending. While it is best not to do anything that could overstress your healing spine immediately ...

How to Tell if Discectomy Surgery Has Failed

Signs of an Unsuccessful Discectomy

on April 22, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Often a last resort, spine surgery is beneficial for many patients. This applies to a discectomy, which is performed to remove disc material irritating a nearby nerve. However, some patients do experience a type of failed back surgery ...

Reasons for Leg Pain After Microdiscectomy Surgery

Potential Reasons for Lingering Leg Pain Following a Microdiscectomy

on April 20, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

A microdiscectomy is a fairly common type of spine surgery, and it’s one that often produces beneficial results, including a noticeable decrease in discomfort. However, some patients may have lingering leg pain—one of the classic symptoms ...

Can You Have a Second Microdiscectomy Surgery?

Can a Microdiscectomy Be Repeated?

on April 13, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

A microdiscectomy is a common spine procedure often done to ease nerve pressure caused by a herniated disc, also often referred to as a “slipped” or “bulging” disc. For most patients, a microdiscectomy is a procedure that's only done once, ...

How Long Is the Recovery Time for Discectomy Surgery?

What’s the Time Period for Full Recovery after a Discectomy?

on March 25, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

A discectomy is like any type of surgery in that you'll need to give your body and spine time to heal and recover. It is a process that involves following your doctor's recommendations, taking proper precautions, and taking the steps ...

What You Should Know About Post-Discectomy Syndrome

Introduction to Post-Discectomy Syndrome

on March 21, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Spinal discs sometimes irritate nerves to the point where surgery is necessary to improve quality of life and ease near-debilitating discomfort. If you have a discectomy to remove a portion of disc material affecting nerve roots, you may ...

How Long Will I Experience Pain After Discectomy Surgery?

How Long Should I Expect to Have Pain after a Microdiscectomy?

on March 18, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

While often a last resort, unless nerve-compression symptoms are severe, a discectomy can provide welcome relief when various nonsurgical treatments aren’t providing pain relief. Patients often wonder how long pain may last following a ...

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