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Squatting after Discectomy: Is It Safe for Your Spine?

on November 22, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

If you have undergone a discectomy, you may be wondering if you can ever squat again. Squatting is a fundamental human movement that involves bending the knees and hips to lower the body. It is essential for many daily activities, such as ...

What Is the Best Cardio after Microdiscectomy Surgery?

on November 17, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Optimal Cardio Choices Following Microdiscectomy Microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive surgery that removes a small portion of a herniated disc in the back to relieve pressure on the spinal nerve and reduce back and leg pain. This ...

What Is Next after a Failed Microdiscectomy?

on November 13, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Failed Microdiscectomy: Causes, Treatments, and Outcomes

Does Discectomy Require Hardware?

on November 10, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

When facing the prospect of a discectomy, a common question that arises is whether hardware is required as part of the surgical procedure. A discectomy is a surgical intervention performed to treat various spinal conditions, particularly ...

What Is the Approach of a Lumbar Discectomy?

on October 27, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Exploring Lumbar Discectomy: A Surgical Solution for Spinal Disc Problems A lumbar discectomy is a surgical procedure that removes part of a damaged disc in the lower spine. The disc is a cushion-like structure that sits between the ...

Long-Term Risks and Complications After a Discectomy

on October 4, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

A discectomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing part or all of a damaged spinal disc that is pressing on a nerve or the spinal cord. A discectomy can relieve pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness caused by a herniated disc. ...

Post-Discectomy Recovery: Is Physical Therapy Necessary?

on September 29, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

A discectomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing part or all of a damaged spinal disc that is pressing on a nerve or the spinal cord. A discectomy or less invasive microdiscectomy can relieve pain, numbness, tingling, or ...

Why Avoid Discectomy?

on September 20, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

What Are the Benefits of Avoiding Discectomy? When debilitating back pain strikes, many individuals consider surgical options like discectomy as a potential solution. While discectomy can be effective in certain cases, it is essential to ...

How Is a Microdiscectomy Incision Closed?

How Are Microdiscectomy Incisions Closed?

on September 11, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

A microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that involves removing a small portion of a herniated disc that is pressing on a nerve root in the spine. The surgery is often performed to relieve sciatica, which is a condition ...

Is Leg Pain Following Microdiscectomy Considered Normal?

on September 6, 2023 | By The Barricaid Team

Microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that involves removing a small portion of a herniated disc that is pressing on a nerve root in the spine. The surgery is usually performed to relieve sciatica, which is a condition ...

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