Can You Re Herniate a Disc?
Statpearls Publishing Notes, “There Are Characteristic Findings to Herniated Discs All Along the Vertebrae. the Patient Will Likely Recall an Inciting Injury...
StatPearls Publishing notes, “There are characteristic findings to herniated discs all along the vertebrae. The patient will likely recall an inciting injury, often due to lifting or twisting.” And if lifting or twisting can lead to a herniated disc in the first place, it can most certainly re-injure them.
Can you herniate a disc twice?
Re-herniation
There is always the chance (about 10-15 percent) that the same disc may herniate again. It is most likely to occur in the first six weeks after surgery, but it can occur anytime. You might need a second operation if this occurs.
Can a herniated disc come back?
While many causes of failed back surgery occur gradually, the pain of disc herniation tends to be more immediate and severe. Sudden, debilitating pain, especially if it is similar to the previous herniated disc pain, is a sign that the herniation may have come back.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
