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Reasons Someone Might Need Lumbar Discectomy Surgery

Why a Lumbar Discectomy May Be Recommended

on October 17, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

A common spine operation, a lumbar discectomy is a lower back procedure often recommended if more conservative treatments are not effective. For many patients, the long-term benefits are worth it when it comes to lower back spinal disc ...

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 ...

Length of Recovery Time for Lumbar Discectomy Surgery

What Is the Typical Recovery Period Following a Lumbar Discectomy?

on October 12, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

The most common place to have a herniated spinal disc is in the lower back area. If you have a herniated disc, you may eventually reach a point where your doctor recommends surgery, which often means having a lumbar discectomy. With any ...

Possible Side Effects of Lumbar Discectomy Surgery

What Side Effects May Occur with a Lumbar Discectomy?

on October 7, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Many patients respond well to lumbar discectomy surgery. In fact, spinal disc surgery generally has a fairly high success rate. This is certainly good news if you will be having this particular procedure in the near future. However, there ...

Is Experiencing Sciatic Pain After Microdiscectomy Surgery Normal?

Is Sciatic Pain Following a Microdiscectomy Normal?

on October 5, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Since the dawn of the new century, spinal surgery has become much more reliable. In fact, it is now considered rare for patients to have serious complications, although success rates vary based on the specific type of surgery. The good ...

What Do I Need to Know About Lumbar Discectomy Surgery?

Important Details About Lumbar Discectomy Surgery

on October 3, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

The impact of movements made throughout the day often affect the lower back. For this reason, it is not unusual for spinal discs in the lower back area to become herniated. If you have a herniated disc, your doctor may recommend lumbar ...

What Causes Hip Pain After Discectomy Surgery?

Causes of Hip Pain Following a Discectomy

on September 30, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

It is not usual for patients to experience some degree of discomfort after having discectomy surgery. While this discomfort is usually within the lower spine area, it sometimes extends to the hips. If this is what you are experiencing, ...

Are Your Muscles Cut When You Have a Microdiscectomy?

Does a Microdiscectomy Involve Cutting Muscles?

on September 21, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Many spine patients today can benefit from minimally invasive microdiscectomies. If this applies to you, there may be some questions that come to mind as you get ready for your spinal disc surgery. One of the most common questions is ...

When Can You Drive After Discectomy Surgery?

How Soon Can Someone Drive after Having Discectomy Surgery?

on September 19, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Driving is an activity many people tend to take for granted, and it also comes as second nature to many people. For this reason, it is not uncommon for discectomy patients to wonder how long it will be before driving is possible after ...

Post-Microdiscectomy Healing Time for the Sciatic Nerve

on September 9, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

A common reason to have microdiscectomy surgery is to relieve pressure on the sciatic nerve, which begins at the base of the spine. Since this is the single longest nerve in the human body, it can take a while for it to fully heal after ...

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