Disc Degeneration

I've been just been diagnosed so would be grateful for advice.

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!!

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.

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.

Thanks Mystical. I will see what the physiotherapist suggests when I see them

Ugh, hopefully the therapist will be able to help!