--- title: Barricaid's Blog | Spinal Conditions description: Spinal Conditions | --- [![Find a physician](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/7330018/67c3fc36-d502-44a2-acc2-e22199a3dc90.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/7330018/67c3fc36-d502-44a2-acc2-e22199a3dc90) ![](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/phone.png) Patient Support | [844-288-7474](tel:844-288-7474) [![Barricaid](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/Barricaid.svg "Barricaid")](https://barricaid.com/) - [For physicians](https://barricaid.com/fda-approved-annular-closure-device/) - [Barricaid technology](https://barricaid.com/fda-approved-annular-closure-device/lumbar-disc-herniation-after-discectomy/) - [Published clinical evidence](https://barricaid.com/fda-approved-annular-closure-device/published-clinical-evidence/) - [Reimbursement](https://barricaid.com/fda-approved-annular-closure-device/reimbursement-support-center/) - [Events](https://barricaid.com/events/) - [For patients](https://barricaid.com/reherniation-after-surgery/) - [FAQs](https://barricaid.com/faqs/) - [Am I at risk for reherniation?](https://barricaid.com/reherniation-after-surgery/herniated-disc-treatment-options/) - [Barricaid treatment](https://barricaid.com/reherniation-after-surgery/discectomy-risks-with-large-hole-discs/) - [Testimonials](https://barricaid.com/reherniation-after-surgery/barricaid-testimonials/) - [Am I a candidate for Barricaid?](https://barricaid.com/am-i-a-candidate-for-barricaid/) - [Blog](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog) - [Find a physician](https://barricaid.com/surgeon-locator/) - [News](https://barricaid.com/discectomy-surgery-in-the-news/) - [Press Release](https://barricaid.com/intrinsic-therapeutics-inc-announces-results-from-post-market-study-confirming-benefits-of-barricaid-annular-closure-implant/) - [About us](https://barricaid.com/recurrent-disc-herniation-solution/) - [Management](https://barricaid.com/recurrent-disc-herniation-solution/barricaid-management-intrinsic-therapeutics/) - [Board of directors](https://barricaid.com/recurrent-disc-herniation-solution/barricaid-board-of-directors/) - [Patents](https://barricaid.com/barricaid-patents/) - [Careers](https://barricaid.com/recurrent-disc-herniation-solution/barricaid-careers/) - [Contact](https://barricaid.com/barricaid-contact-intrinsic-therapuetics/) # Barricaid's Blog ### Blog Categories - [Spine Surgery (319)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/spine-surgery) - [Spinal Conditions (176)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/spinal-conditions) - [Herniated Disc (161)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/herniated-disc) - [Discectomy (113)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/discectomy) - [Microdiscectomy (69)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/microdiscectomy) - [Disc Herniation (57)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/disc-herniation) - [Reherniation (42)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/reherniation) - [Sciatica (25)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/sciatica) - [Surgical Treatment (14)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/surgical-treatment) - [Sports (9)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/sports) - [Back Pain from Sports (7)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/back-pain-from-sports) - [Discectomy and Laminectomy (6)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/discectomy-and-laminectomy) - [Healthy Spine & Prevention (6)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/healthy-spine-prevention) - [Risk Factors (6)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/risk-factors) - [Lower Back Pain (5)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/lower-back-pain) - [Back Surgery (3)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/back-surgery) - [Non-Surgical Treatment (2)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/non-surgical-treatment) - [Spine Injuries (2)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/spine-injuries) - [what is degenerative disc disease (1)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/what-is-degenerative-disc-disease) [![Is Microdiscectomy Surgery Worth It for Sciatica Relief](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/6.19%20-%20Evaluating%20the%20Risks%20and%20Rewards%20of%20Microdiscectomy%20Surgery%20for%20Chronic%20Sciatica%20Barricaid%20USA.png)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/is-microdiscectomy-the-right-choice-for-chronic-sciatica) ### [Evaluating the Risks and Rewards of Microdiscectomy Surgery for Chronic Sciatica](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/is-microdiscectomy-the-right-choice-for-chronic-sciatica) on June 19, 2026 | By [Barricaid](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/barricaid) Microdiscectomy carries meaningful rewards for the right candidate (primarily fast, reliable relief of sciatic leg pain) but also real risks, including recurrent herniation and, rarely, nerve injury. For patients who have not found relief ... [Read More](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/is-microdiscectomy-the-right-choice-for-chronic-sciatica) [![Can a Microdiscectomy Eliminate Sciatic Nerve Pain](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/6.5%20-%20The%20Science%20of%20Microdiscectomy_%20How%20Minimally%20Invasive%20Surgery%20Relieves%20Sciatic%20Nerve%20Pain%20Barricaid%20USA.png)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/the-science-of-microdiscectomy-how-minimally-invasive-surgery-relieves-sciatic-nerve-pain) ### [The Science of Microdiscectomy: How Minimally Invasive Surgery Relieves Sciatic Nerve Pain](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/the-science-of-microdiscectomy-how-minimally-invasive-surgery-relieves-sciatic-nerve-pain) on June 5, 2026 | By [Barricaid](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/barricaid) Microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that relieves sciatic nerve pain by removing the portion of a herniated disc compressing a spinal nerve root. It resolves the physical cause of sciatica, not just the symptoms. In ... [Read More](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/the-science-of-microdiscectomy-how-minimally-invasive-surgery-relieves-sciatic-nerve-pain) [![How Effective Is Microdiscectomy Surgery for Sciatica](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/5.8%20-%20How%20Effective%20Is%20Microdiscectomy%20Surgery%20for%20Sciatica_Barricaid_USA.png)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/is-microdiscectomy-an-effective-treatment-for-sciatica) ### [Is Microdiscectomy Surgery the Right Solution for Your Sciatica Pain?](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/is-microdiscectomy-an-effective-treatment-for-sciatica) on May 8, 2026 | By [Barricaid](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/barricaid) Microdiscectomy is highly effective for sciatica caused by a herniated disc, with success rates consistently reported between 80 and 90 percent. Relief from leg pain is typically immediate following the procedure. In this article, we ... [Read More](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/is-microdiscectomy-an-effective-treatment-for-sciatica) [![How Long Does Sciatica Last after Discectomy](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/4.29%20-%20How%20Long%20Does%20Sciatica%20Last%20after%20Discectomy.png)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/length-of-post-discectomy-sciatica-symptoms) ### [How Long Will Sciatica Symptoms Last Following a Discectomy?](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/length-of-post-discectomy-sciatica-symptoms) on April 29, 2026 | By [Barricaid](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/barricaid) Most patients experience significant relief from sciatica within 6 to 12 weeks after discectomy. Full nerve recovery, however, takes longer (typically 3 to 6 months), with residual numbness or tingling sometimes persisting up to one year ... [Read More](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/length-of-post-discectomy-sciatica-symptoms) [![Can a Herniated Disc Cause Hip Pain ](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/4.24%20-%20Can%20a%20Herniated%20Disc%20Cause%20Hip%20Pain.png)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/can-hip-pain-be-produced-by-a-herniated-disc) ### [Is Your Hip Pain Being Caused by a Herniated Disc?](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/can-hip-pain-be-produced-by-a-herniated-disc) on April 24, 2026 | By [Barricaid](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/barricaid) Yes, a herniated disc can cause hip pain. When a spinal disc ruptures and presses on surrounding nerves, particularly in the lumbar spine, pain, numbness, or weakness can radiate into the hip, buttock, and leg. In this article, we explore ... [Read More](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/can-hip-pain-be-produced-by-a-herniated-disc) [![How Do You Decompress a Bulging Disc](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/4.8%20-%20How%20Do%20You%20Decompress%20a%20Bulging%20Disc.png)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/methods-for-bulging-disc-decompression) ### [What Is the Best Way to Relieve Pressure from a Bulging Disc?](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/methods-for-bulging-disc-decompression) on April 8, 2026 | By [Barricaid](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/barricaid) A bulging disc can be decompressed by reducing the mechanical pressure on the affected spinal segment through a combination of positional relief, targeted movement, traction, and physical therapy. No single method works for every patient, ... [Read More](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/methods-for-bulging-disc-decompression) [![What Will Permanently Make Sciatica Go Away](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/3.27%20-%20What%20Will%20Permanently%20Make%20Sciatica%20Go%20Away.png)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/permanent-solutions-for-sciatica) ### [Is There a Permanent Solution that Will Make Sciatica Go Away for Good?](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/permanent-solutions-for-sciatica) on March 27, 2026 | By [Barricaid](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/barricaid) Sciatica can go away permanently when its underlying cause is fully identified and treated. For most people, a combination of targeted physical therapy, lifestyle modifications, and, in select cases, surgical intervention resolves the ... [Read More](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/permanent-solutions-for-sciatica) [![Do Most People Have Bulging Discs](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/3.25%20-%20Do%20Most%20People%20Have%20Bulging%20Discs.png)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/are-bulging-discs-a-common-issue-for-most-people) ### [Are Bulging Discs More Common than You Think?](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/are-bulging-discs-a-common-issue-for-most-people) on March 25, 2026 | By [Barricaid](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/barricaid) Bulging discs are far more prevalent than most people expect. Research suggests roughly 20 to 40 percent of adults have at least one bulging disc, and the majority of them experience no pain at all. A bulging disc is not automatically a ... [Read More](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/are-bulging-discs-a-common-issue-for-most-people) [![What Pain Level Is Sciatica](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/3.20%20-%20What%20Pain%20Level%20Is%20Sciatica.png)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/what-is-the-pain-level-of-sciatica) ### [How Severe Is Sciatica Pain, and What Does Each Level Mean for Your Recovery?](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/what-is-the-pain-level-of-sciatica) on March 20, 2026 | By [Barricaid](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/barricaid) Sciatica pain typically ranges from a 3 to a 9 on the standard 10-point numeric pain scale, depending on the underlying cause and degree of nerve compression. In this article, we explore how sciatica pain is measured, what drives its ... [Read More](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/what-is-the-pain-level-of-sciatica) [![Can I Fly with a Bulging Disc](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/3.2%20-%20Can%20I%20Fly%20with%20a%20Bulging%20Disc.png)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/will-a-bulging-disc-keep-me-from-being-able-to-fly) ### [Is It Safe to Fly when You Have a Bulging Disc?](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/will-a-bulging-disc-keep-me-from-being-able-to-fly) on March 2, 2026 | By [Barricaid](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/barricaid) Most people with bulging discs can fly, though the experience requires careful preparation. Cabin pressure changes, extended periods of sitting, and limited mobility can all aggravate disc-related pain. In this article, we take a closer ... 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