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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 ...

How Much Pain Do You Feel When Recovering from Discectomy Surgery?

How Much Pain Should I Expect while Recovering from a Discectomy?

on September 7, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Recovery from a discectomy can sometimes be painful, as is the case with any spine-related procedure. However, many patients can enjoy a full and productive recovery from discectomy surgery. This article explains what you need to know ...

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. ...

What to Wear After Having Discectomy Surgery

What Should I Wear After Having a Discectomy?

on August 23, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

If you are experiencing spinal disc pain, you are probably not giving much thought to your wardrobe. However, if your doctor recommends a discectomy as the right treatment option for you, you will need to be mindful of what you wear after ...

How to Sit After Having Discectomy Surgery

Best Ways to Sit Following a Discectomy

on August 17, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

Sitting is not normally problematic, since it is a natural and necessary daily activity. However, it does become an action to be concerned about to some extent if you have recently had a discectomy or a less invasive microdiscectomy to ...

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 ...

How Long Until the Nerve Heals After Discectomy Surgery?

How Long after a Discectomy Does the Nerve Heal?

on August 12, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

It often takes several weeks or months for a nerve to heal after discectomy surgery. Depending on each patient’s situation, the experience will differ, and it is not uncommon to notice a more immediate decrease in the severity of symptoms ...

Is Lifting Weights Possible After Discectomy Surgery?

Will I Be Able to Lift Weights After Having Discectomy Surgery?

on August 8, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

For many patients, a top goal of a discectomy surgery is to reach a point where normal activities and routines can be safely resumed without pain or distracting discomfort. When proper precautions are taken, it is often possible to ...

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 ...

Is the Whole Disc Removed During Discectomy Surgery?

Does Discectomy Surgery Involve Removing the Whole Disc?

on August 1, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

A discectomy is a common procedure performed to address pain and nerve-based discomfort stemming from a herniated disc. Discectomies are more likely to be performed with minimally invasive techniques (this is especially true with ...

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