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I have a disc herniation (l4,l5) it hurts a lot i feel disabled i play sports & i was told to lay of sports & take therapy for 4 months . i was wondering why do i have to stop sports if when i'm playing i feel no pain ?
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More history needed: To say it hurts, but not during sports , is confusing. More history would help to determine what a recommended course of action would be
Answered 8/11/2017
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