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How Long Should You Wait to Get a Microdiscectomy?

on March 22, 2024 | By The Barricaid Team

Dealing with chronic pain caused by a herniated disc can greatly impact one’s quality of life. If conservative treatments have failed to provide relief, a microdiscectomy may be a viable option. However, many individuals wonder how long ...

How Invasive Is a Discectomy?

on March 20, 2024 | By The Barricaid Team

When it comes to spinal surgery, patients often have concerns about the invasiveness of the procedures and their subsequent recovery. One such procedure is a discectomy, which is commonly performed to alleviate symptoms associated with a ...

Do You Need Physical Therapy after a Discectomy?

on March 15, 2024 | By The Barricaid Team

Recovering from a discectomy, a surgical procedure aimed at relieving pressure on the spinal nerves caused by a herniated disc, is often a challenging journey. While the surgery itself may alleviate the symptoms associated with a herniated ...

What Is the First Exercise after Microdiscectomy?

on March 11, 2024 | By The Barricaid Team

Microdiscectomy is a surgical procedure commonly performed to alleviate pain caused by a herniated disc in the spine. This minimally invasive procedure involves removing a portion of the herniated disc that impinges on nearby nerves, ...

What Happens to the Disc after Discectomy?

on March 6, 2024 | By The Barricaid Team

Living with chronic back pain can be debilitating, affecting your daily life and overall wellbeing. For many individuals, a discectomy becomes a ray of hope, promising relief from persistent discomfort. A discectomy is a surgery that ...

Can You Be Awake for a Discectomy?

on February 28, 2024 | By The Barricaid Team

A discectomy, a surgical procedure aimed at relieving pain caused by a herniated disc, can significantly enhance a patient’s quality of life. Discectomies have traditionally been performed under general anesthesia, but advances in medical ...

What Is the Success Rate of a Revision Discectomy?

on February 23, 2024 | By The Barricaid Team

Dealing with persistent back pain can be a daunting journey, and for many, a revision discectomy emerges as a potential solution. This surgical procedure is often considered when a primary discectomy fails to provide lasting relief. A ...

What Are the Worst Days after Lumbar Back Surgery?

on February 19, 2024 | By The Barricaid Team

Navigating the Toughest Days Following Lumbar Back Surgery Lumbar back surgery is a major procedure that can relieve chronic lower back pain and improve your quality of life. However, it also comes with some challenges and risks, ...

How Do You Get Back in Shape after a Microdiscectomy?

on February 16, 2024 | By The Barricaid Team

How to Exercise Safely after a Microdiscectomy A microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive surgery that removes part or all of a herniated disc from the spine. It can relieve pain, numbness, and weakness in the lower back and legs. However, ...

What Replaces the Disc after Discectomy?

on February 14, 2024 | By The Barricaid Team

A discectomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing part or all of a spinal disc that is pressing on a nerve root or the spinal cord. This can relieve pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the affected area. While the removal ...

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