Yes, you will start to feel normal again after a microdiscectomy. The recovery from a herniated disc and surgery is an emotional rollercoaster full of small victories of improvement, but also rushes of fear or anxiety. Tiffany joined me on this episode of Bed Back and Beyond to discuss the emotional trauma of this surgical recovery, and to celebrate the return of joy in her life.

We compare reherniation pain to a normal flare-up of sciatica pain.

If you’re reading this, chances are you’re exhausted. Not just tired, but worn thin by pain that refuses to let you sit, sleep, or feel like yourself. You may be wondering whether microdiscectomy surgery is the right step or whether you should keep pushing through conservative treatments a little longer. You’re not alone. On a recent episode of Bed Back and Beyond, I spoke with Mary, a rehab nurse, mother, and grandmother whose life was brought to a sudden halt by a herniated disc. Her story...