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Narrowing of the disk space at the l4 5 and l5 s1, loss of disc height, how can we make it fixed?

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Dr. Robert Milam answered

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Disc narrowing: Disc narrowing is a natural aging process. It is just like wrinkles and gray hair. If you live long enough, it will happen to 100% of people. It is not arthritis which is a disease. It is also called degenerative disc disease or loss of height of disc space.

Answered 6/1/2019

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A member asked:

Narrowing of the disk space at the l4 5 and l5 s1, loss of disc height, how can we make it fixed?

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