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Is flying with spinal stenosis or degenerative disc disease considered safe?
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Yes: There is nothing about flying that would have any effect on either of those.
Answered 6/12/2014
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Yes: Flying should be safe with these conditions. The main thing while flying, if you are having pain in particular, is to get out of the seat, walk around the plane, and do some stretching.
Answered 2/25/2018
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