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Degenerative discs during quarantine? should i be laying against the couch with my legs propped in an l position on the couch? should i be standing most the day walking around? i havent gone to physical therapy because of everything thats happened.

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Dr. Anne Bosshardt answered

See below: I would call your doctor or physical therapist and get them to send you exercises that you can do at home -I would try and stay as active as possible - unless you are having severe symptoms

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/28/2020

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A member asked:

Degenerative discs during quarantine? should i be laying against the couch with my legs propped in an l position on the couch? should i be standing most the day walking around? i havent gone to physical therapy because of everything thats happened.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Anne Bosshardt answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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