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Is there a way fusing of the lower spine be slowed or even stopped by moving it and arching the spine regularly?

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Dr. Ron Jones answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes. Help: I would love help from a spinal surgeon on this, but a fusion may not.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 7/8/2012

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