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Found out l have degenerative spinal disease is exercise good?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae
Dr. Romanth Waghmaraeanswered
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Djd: Yes exercise is always good. Degenerative disease is a normal process of getting old. Not all instances are necessarily painful. Exercise with strengthening is always good as it takes up some of the stress on the affected areas. You basically exercise according to your level of tolerance.
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