Lumbar degenerative disc

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I had little pain in my back especially at the left side while bending. I went to the doctor n took d xray. He told me i have disc thinning at l5 s1 and gave me some tablets. Please let us know if its a severe problem and how to stop the thinning of disc and excersises to avoid pain.

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Dr. Sandip Gupta Orthopedist 37 yrs exp Delhi · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sandip Gupta

Orthopedist 37 yrs exp Delhi

you have disc degeneration. you should maintain good posture, and start with back extension exercises with stretching of hamstrings. Dr Sandip Gupta

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