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I have degenerative disc disease(l4,l5) at a younger age.are people like me still walking and functional when older(50s)? would i need surgery later?
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YES: Keep active and keep exercising.
Answered 8/31/2014
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Of course: You can be healthy and functional. You need to be proactive and take care of yourself. Good nutrition, keep the weight off, good body mechanics, keep exercising, especially back strengthening and core. There is no reason that you can't be physically active and healthy long long long into the future! Good luck
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