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I have arthritis in my spine and my doctor says to lose weight but it's hard to exercise with my back in this much pain? what can i do? i'm only 20

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Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Low impact.: Exercise-wise, you will need to stick with low impact stuff - swimming, aquarobics, elliptical recumbent exercise bike. No jogging - too much for the spine. Have you given any thought to weight loss surgery?

Dr Livingston agreed

Answered 9/27/2014

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A member asked:

I have arthritis in my spine and my doctor says to lose weight but it's hard to exercise with my back in this much pain? what can i do? i'm only 20

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Dr Livingston agreed

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