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Disc Degeneration
Anyone here got disc degeneration? How do you get on with poling?
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I’ve been just been diagnosed so would be grateful for advice.
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I’m sorry to hear this!!! Didn’t the DR. give you advice on how to take care of your spine? I know sometimes they give a diagnose and send you on your way!! You’ll want to follow the advice they’ve given you.
To give advice I’d say a professional will need to know why you’re having issues at this age. It’s a broad term and sometimes it’s not a big deal, for others it can mean on going issues.
I know strengthening the muscles around the spine and core is helpful in preventing. Eating a healthy diet with little alcohol and drinking plenty of water to help the spine stay lubricated.
I hope the dr is able to give you some direction!!
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Hiya Veena. I’ve had hip pain for 4 years, so I went for a scan and yes I was given my diagnosis and sent away! It’s a disc generation at L4/L5 with a broad based central protrusion. I asked if I could continue poling and he just said “why not”, so very vague. I’ve poled twice since my break since June and I got more discomfort and tingling in my back after, so maybe I need a longer break. I am waiting to see a physiotherapist, hoping they will be more help.
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Sorry to hear that blondbird, hopefully the physiotherapist will give you more answers. My sister has the same thing and fibromyalgia but her dr suggested a nerve stimulater im not sure if they have that in the UK. You could always ask.
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Thanks Mystical. I will see what the physiotherapist suggests when I see them
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Ugh, hopefully the therapist will be able to help!
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