Osteoarthritis?
I have osteoarthritis in my lower back lumbar disk, and doing excercises like sit-ups can be painful. Does anyone else have this, and if so what excercises can you do for your abs without hurting too much. Plus in fourteen if it helps. Thank you!
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you should talk to your doctor and possibly a physical therapist. they will give you the best direction so you do not injure yourself.
I have had osteoarthritis since I was fifteen. I also have rheumatoid arthritis. I had a laminectomy on my lumbar spine which has given me relief. Do not do any exercises without your doctor’s permission. It can cause major damage. I have had surgery on the cervical spine with cadavar bone wedges, a titanium plate and screws. I’ve had a total knee replacement and will have a total hip replacement in two months. Next I will have surgery on my toes because they are bending sideways. Taking care of my joints and vertebrae is an ongoing process and I’m determined to keep going as long as possible. I’m 65 and have no intention of giving up. I wish you all the luck in the world. You need a good rheumatologist and/or a surgeon who specializes in spinal surgery. Mine is in Nashville, Tennessee and he is worth the world to me.
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