Barricaid's Blog

Is a Microdiscectomy the Right Choice for You?

on January 14, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

The full or partial removal of a spinal disc, referred to as a discectomy or microdiscectomy, is often a last resort if other treatments have failed to provide sufficient relief. While this procedure often produces beneficial results for ...

What’s the Typical Cost of a Microdiscectomy?

on January 7, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

A discectomy is a common spine-related surgical procedure, and it’s a generally reliable one for many patients as far as satisfaction with results goes. However, when it comes to any type of surgery, it's understandable to be concerned ...

When to Return to Work Following Herniated Disc Surgery

How Soon Can You Return to Work Following Herniated Disc Surgery?

on January 5, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

When herniated disc surgery is a certainty, it's common to request time off from work to heal and recover. At the same, it’s also understandable to want a general idea of how much time you'll need to take off. It's equally important to ...

How Successful Are Microdiscectomies?

on January 3, 2022 | By The Barricaid Team

The removal of part or all of a herniated spinal disc is often a last resort when conservative treatments aren't effective. If you've reached a point where a discectomy is either being discussed or is a likely possibility, it's ...

How Long after a Discectomy Can I Walk?

on December 15, 2021 | By The Barricaid Team

Walking as soon as possible is often encouraged after most types of spine surgery, since it's a gentle form of exercise that provides important and beneficial muscle and soft tissue stimulation. This is usually the case after a discectomy ...

Activities to Avoid while Recovering from a Discectomy

on November 24, 2021 | By The Barricaid Team

The surgical removal of all or part of a herniated or ruptured spinal disc, even if it involves minimally invasive techniques, does require some time to recover afterward—as with any surgery. As your body heals and the muscles that support ...

What’s the Typical Recovery Period after a Discectomy?

on November 3, 2021 | By Barricaid

A discectomy is a commonly performed procedure often done to relieve pressure on nerves near the spine by removing the affected disc. It's typically recommended when a herniated or damaged spinal disc (sometimes referred to as a “ruptured” ...

Blog Categories