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Is It Necessary to Have an MRI to Diagnose a Herniated Disc?

on November 30, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Depending on who you ask, an MRI can either be necessary or not beneficial when it comes to diagnosing herniated spinal discs. This article takes a closer look at times when an MRI may be beneficial and when it is not something that is ...

Are There Noninvasive Surgical Options for Sciatica?

on November 25, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Sciatica is a common source of lower back pain and nerve-based discomfort. It is often caused by nerve irritation or compression from a herniated spinal disc. The good news is there is a minimally invasive surgery for sciatica—a procedure ...

What Long-Term Impacts Can Result from Herniated Discs?

on November 21, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

It is not unusual to develop a herniated disc. While some people with spinal disc issues seek treatment soon after noticing symptoms, others may prefer to hold off on treatment for a variety of reasons. This article goes over the potential ...

Is Massage Beneficial for Herniated Discs?

Can Massage Be a Good Form of Therapy for Herniated Discs?

on November 9, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Massage therapy has a long history of being an effective way to deal with an assortment of aches and pains. As for whether massage therapy can be beneficial for a herniated disc, there is no clear answer. For some people with mild symptoms ...

How to Tell When Your Sciatica Is Getting Better

How to Tell if Your Sciatica Is Healing

on October 26, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Sciatica is a common source of lower back and leg pain. While it is usually a temporary inconvenience, it can certainly be distracting. In fact, symptoms can sometimes be practically debilitating. Regardless of the nature and severity of ...

Is It Possible to Run Again After Having a Herniated Disc?

Can I Return to Running Following a Herniated Disc?

on October 21, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Running is a form of exercise that can be a bit strenuous on a healing spine with a disc affected by protruding material. For this reason, it is not uncommon for herniated disc patients to be advised to be cautious with running. As for ...

Essential Facts about Post-Discectomy Syndrome

on October 19, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

For many patients, a discectomy is a successful procedure performed to relieve a herniated disc after several months of trying other treatments without success. However, some patients experience post-discectomy syndrome (PDS). This is a ...

How Long Until Numbness from a Herniated Disc Goes Away?

How Long Can Numbness Due to a Herniated Disc Last?

on October 10, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

If you are living with a herniated spinal disc, it is safe to assume you want any resulting discomfort to go away as soon as possible. This is especially true if you have issues with radiating nerve pain and/or numbness that extends to the ...

What Is the Maximum Time It Can Take for a Herniated Disc to Heal?

on September 26, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Some patients with herniated spinal discs may not even know their disc has herniated if symptoms are mild or moderate—or not present at all. Typically, herniated discs heal within a few weeks. However, there are times when a herniated ...

How to Reduce Herniated Disc Inflammation

Tips for Reducing Herniated Disc Inflammation

on September 23, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Inflammation is a common issue with herniated discs. In fact, it often contributes to the pain associated with herniation, which occurs when inner disc material extends through the outside shell of a spinal disc. This article offers ...

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