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Shall i take stairs?
I have a slip disc "early degenerative spondylotic changes with diffuse annular disc bulge with posterocentral disc
protrusion at L5-S1 level indenting the thecal sac and encroaching the bilateral intervertebral foramina with compression of traversing nerve roots at this levl.
I live on 2 floor and have to take 80Stairs to updown. Pain started on 25 July. Should i avoid stairs for sometime or I can use them?
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You should avoid as far as possible. Is pain your only symptom?
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How bad Is the pain at present.
It is usually adviced to avoid stairs in case of slip disc problem, as it will add pressure over lower back region and increase the pain..
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If it is urgent and extremely necessary for moving up and down once a while, it can be done by climbing or descending one step at a time..
If it is avoidable , avoid use of stairs for a few days..
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