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Symptoms of an L5-S1 Degenerative Disc

The vertebral column is both durable and flexible, allowing a person to move freely in many different directions. The vertebrae are separated from each other by intervertebral discs that act as cushions.

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Cardiac Precautions for Therapy

People with heart failure or who have recently had cardiac surgery must be vigilant when beginning an exercise therapy routine. The American Heart Association says that the goal of exercise training is to help the cardiac patient regain activity tolerance but to do so cautiously.

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