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I have moderate osteoarthritis of the spine at l5s1. i dont have any disc narrowing or spondylothesis. i am going to p.t. i am 70. should i be able to manage this with exercise and ibuprofen? i am afraid of having to have back surgery?

Q: i have moderate osteoarthritis of the spine at l5s1. i dont have any disc narrowing or spondylothesis. i am going to p.t. i am 70. should i be able to manage this with exercise and ibuprofen? i am afraid of having to have back surgery?

: Give physical therapy a try. Regular aerobic exercise will help by making your muscles stronger and more flexible. From what you described, need for surgery is unlikely.

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Give physical therapy a try. Regular aerobic exercise will help by making your muscles stronger and more flexible. From what you described, need for surgery is unlikely.

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A member asked:

I have moderate osteoarthritis of the spine at l5s1. i dont have any disc narrowing or spondylothesis. i am going to p.t. i am 70. should i be able to manage this with exercise and ibuprofen? i am afraid of having to have back surgery?

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