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Prominent disc space narrowing, bulges, and mild degenerative changes throughout lumbar spine for some years. spinal decompression? best opinions pls!
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Spinal decompression: Remember, any changes that occur with traction are temporary. Once normal weight bearing is restored, all changes revert to pre-traction state. Inversion tables do exactly the same thing for about $250 total vs. Around $200 per treatment with traction. So if it feels good, it sure beats popping pills! consider a mckenzie pt, or pilates/yoga/piyo as preventative. And don't smoke--accelerates ddd.
Answered 6/26/2019
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Physical therapy: Multi level disc problems best treated conservatively. Surgery not a great idea for back pain without leg pain.
Answered 9/28/2016
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