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I enjoy walking but my i have a dry disc in my back that causes pain while walking. any suggestions to avoid the pain?
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Strengthen, posture: Back pain while walking can come from different stresses on the back. If you tend to have a swayback posture, this can increase the load on your spinal joints. Work on strengthening your abs, and learn to stand and walk with a pelvic tilt. A good physical therapist can teach these skills & start you on the right home exercises for your back. I applaud your walking & your commitment to fitness.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Physical therapy: Specifically to strengthen your core, trunk, and low back muscles to give your spine more support. There are always NSAID medications and pain patches, etc., but they are usually a temporary fix for an acute problem.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Varies: You might try other activities that may get gentler on the back; possibly including swimming or bike riding; or try a number of potential Options to try to get your back better-meds, therapy, chiropractic, injections, etc.
Answered 11/28/2017
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