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Originally Posted by snoozie
Hi Andy, my son has lower back problems also. He is only 15 but we found out recently he has Spina bifida occulta and a grade 2 spondylothesis. He keeps his back pain under control with exercise.
His orthopedist prescribed physical therapy and they taught him exercises to stretch his lower back and legs and also how to lift and how to build up the muscles that help his back.
So far so good, he has his bad days but they don't last. I would try to avoid surgery as long as possible...Sue
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My son is 22 and he has Spina bifida occulta and a grade 2 spondylothesis too
he has Fx his back before we knew about his problem, the key is exercises he is alot better due to exercises he did BMX for a few years and that help alot he found that ride help his back
Rose