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Can i do weight training at the gym with bilateral facet joint osteoarthritis throught the cervical spine. uncovertebral joint osteophytes narrow exi?
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I would: NOT do this without a consultation with an EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST or PHYSIATRIST......( the former is a physical therapist trained in exercise the latter a musculo-skeletal specialist M.D. My opinion only! Dr Z
Answered 3/5/2017
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