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Yes, it can if you're not careful. Exercises that involve heavy lifting or high impact can put extra stress on your spine and make the condition worse. However, gentle exercises like walking, swimming, or stretching can actually help relieve pressure on your disc and strengthen the muscles around it....

The time it takes to heal a fractured bone depends on the severity of the break and which bone is affected. Minor fractures can heal in 6 to 8 weeks with proper care, while more serious fractures may take several months. Recovery also depends on your age and overall health. To help your bone heal fa....

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of arthritis in which there is long-term inflammation of the joints of the spine. Typically the joints where the spine joins the pelvis are also affected. Occasionally other joints such as the shoulders or hips are involved. Eye and bowel problems may also occur....