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Flared Up Arthritis In Spine And Neck Due To Fall. Have Degenerative Disc Disease. Suggested Shot In Back For Inflammation. Advice

I have degenerative disc disease and fell flat onto my bottom and the arthritis has flared up my spine and into my neck,, it has been 2 weeks and it is calming down some, I cannot take anti inflammatory meds. my ortho guy suggest that I get a shot in my back to calm the inflammation. my question is would it be wise to exercise or wait until after shot.
Fri, 4 Oct 2013
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No you can not go fro exercise until it get alright or till your orthopedic surgeon allow you for exercise, I think you have to have the advise from physiotherapist, have nice day.
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Flared Up Arthritis In Spine And Neck Due To Fall. Have Degenerative Disc Disease. Suggested Shot In Back For Inflammation. Advice

Hi Thank for asking to HCM No you can not go fro exercise until it get alright or till your orthopedic surgeon allow you for exercise, I think you have to have the advise from physiotherapist, have nice day.