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I've back pain & mri shows that gap between l3 & l5 has reduced to 11.5.doctors have prescribed me mainly exercises.i'm a 37 year old engineer.do help?
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Unclear: Your question is unclear. I am not sure what "gap" you ask about. Exercises are a good start for low back pain. Heat and otc nsaids like Motrin will also likely help. If this has gone on longer than 8-12 weeks you may need an mri.
Answered 6/30/2014
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