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Can Degenerative Disc Disease Be Treated With Surgery?
I have degenerative disc disease in three of my lumbar discs. My orthopedic surgeon told me to do McKenzie s exercises but that just hurts worse. I have been a RN for 27 years and I say that usually surgery is indicated for degenerative disc disease. I also am a Licensed Massage Therapist. What say you?
Fri, 10 Feb 2017
degenerative discs happens mainly due to aging as stiffness increases with age.in the beginning these are not treated with surgery as its managed well with non surgical ways .initially the doctors advice you some exercise,or a physiotherapist can help better in proper way to exercise.pain killers are given if initially its intense pain.but later it is stopped and for support of the back you are advised to support it well with proper posture.And exercise.
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