--- title: Barricaid's Blog | Sports description: Sports | --- [![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) [![Can Runners Safely Return to Training after Microdiscectomy](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/7.20%20-%20What%20Runners%20Should%20Know%20About%20Microdiscectomy%20Surgery_%20A%20Detailed%20Look%20at%20Return-to-Sport%20Timelines%2c%20Rehab%20Milestones%2c%20and%20Reinjury%20Prevention.png)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/when-can-runners-return-to-running-after-lumbar-microdiscectomy) ### [What Runners Should Know about Microdiscectomy Surgery: A Detailed Look at Return-to-Sport Timelines, Rehab Milestones, and Reinjury Prevention](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/when-can-runners-return-to-running-after-lumbar-microdiscectomy) on July 20, 2026 | By [Barricaid](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/barricaid) Runners who undergo microdiscectomy for a herniated lumbar disc generally return to full running activity within four to six months, provided they complete a structured rehabilitation program. Recovery is rarely linear, but the data on ... [Read More](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/when-can-runners-return-to-running-after-lumbar-microdiscectomy) [![What Sports Should You Avoid with a Herniated Disc](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/10.29%20-%20What%20Sports%20Should%20You%20Avoid%20with%20a%20Herniated%20Disc%20-%20Barricaid.png)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/sports-you-shouldnt-participate-in-if-you-have-a-herniated-disc) ### [What Sports Should You Avoid with a Herniated Disc?](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/sports-you-shouldnt-participate-in-if-you-have-a-herniated-disc) on October 29, 2025 | By [Barricaid](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/barricaid) Which Sports Are Dangerous when You Have a Herniated Disc? [Read More](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/sports-you-shouldnt-participate-in-if-you-have-a-herniated-disc) [![Can You Play Basketball after Lower Back Surgery](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/9.26%20-%20Can%20You%20Play%20Basketball%20after%20Lower%20Back%20Surgery.png)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/can-i-play-basketball-after-having-surgery-on-my-lower-back) ### [Can You Play Basketball after Lower Back Surgery?](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/can-i-play-basketball-after-having-surgery-on-my-lower-back) on September 26, 2025 | By [Barricaid](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/barricaid) Lower Back Surgery Recovery: When Can Basketball Players Return to the Court? Lower back surgery can feel like a career-ending experience for basketball players, whether they are weekend warriors or competitive athletes. The good news is ... [Read More](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/can-i-play-basketball-after-having-surgery-on-my-lower-back) [![Is Jogging Okay with a Herniated Disc](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/9.12%20-%20Is%20Jogging%20Okay%20with%20a%20Herniated%20Disc.png)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/is-jogging-possible-if-i-have-a-herniated-disc) ### [Is Jogging Okay with a Herniated Disc?](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/is-jogging-possible-if-i-have-a-herniated-disc) on September 12, 2025 | By [Barricaid](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/barricaid) [Read More](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/is-jogging-possible-if-i-have-a-herniated-disc) [![What Athletes Have Had Microdiscectomies?](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/4.4%20-%20What%20Athletes%20Have%20Had%20Microdiscectomies.png)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/what-athletes-have-had-microdiscectomies) ### [What Athletes Have Had Microdiscectomies?](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/what-athletes-have-had-microdiscectomies) on April 4, 2025 | By [Barricaid](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/barricaid) From Surgery to Spotlight: Pro Athletes’ Comebacks after Microdiscectomy [Read More](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/what-athletes-have-had-microdiscectomies) [![Recovery Time for Athletes with Herniated Disc Surgery](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/2.14%20-%20What%20Is%20the%20Recovery%20Time%20for%20Athletes%20with%20Herniated%20Disc%20Surgery.jpg)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/herniated-disc-surgery-recovery-for-athletes) ### [Recovery Time for Athletes with Herniated Disc Surgery](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/herniated-disc-surgery-recovery-for-athletes) on February 14, 2025 | By [Barricaid](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/barricaid) Athletes’ Journeys to Recovery after Surgery for Herniated Discs [Read More](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/herniated-disc-surgery-recovery-for-athletes) [![From Sidelines to Comeback: Athletes and Microdiscectomy Surgery](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/11.4%20-%20Do%20Athletes%20Get%20Microdiscectomy%20Surgery.jpg)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/microdiscectomy-surgery-for-athletes) ### [Do Athletes Get Microdiscectomy Surgery?](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/microdiscectomy-surgery-for-athletes) on November 4, 2024 | By [The Barricaid Team](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/the-barricaid-team) When we think of athletes, we often envision the epitome of physical fitness and durability. However, even the most elite sportspeople are not immune to injuries, particularly those affecting the spine. One such condition that can sideline ... [Read More](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/microdiscectomy-surgery-for-athletes) [![Can I Jog after Back Surgery?](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/10.28%20-Can%20I%20Jog%20after%20Back%20Surgery.jpg)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/is-jogging-possible-after-having-back-surgery) ### [Returning to Jogging: Your Post-Back Surgery Recovery Plan](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/is-jogging-possible-after-having-back-surgery) on October 28, 2024 | By [The Barricaid Team](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/the-barricaid-team) Back surgery can be a life-changing procedure for those suffering from chronic pain or debilitating conditions. As you progress through your recovery, you may find yourself eager to return to your favorite activities, including jogging. ... [Read More](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/is-jogging-possible-after-having-back-surgery) [![](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/12.25%20-%20Can%20Deadlifting%20Cause%20a%20Herniated%20Disc-min.png)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/can-you-herniate-a-disc-by-deadlifting) ### [Can Deadlifting Cause a Herniated Disc?](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/can-you-herniate-a-disc-by-deadlifting) on December 25, 2023 | By [The Barricaid Team](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/the-barricaid-team) Deadlifting is one of the most popular and effective exercises for building strength, muscle mass, and power. The deadlift primarily engages the posterior chain—comprising the lower back, glutes, hamstrings, and core. When executed with ... 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