I have spinal stenosis, scoliosis, listhesis (one vertebra sliding ahead of the vertebra below), osteoarthritis and spurs, and degenerative discs - all in my lumbar spine. My surgeon tells me I'm avoiding the need for spinal fusion because of my strong core muscles. More @Wikipedia
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