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DDD is this considered arthritis

DDD is this considered arthritis

I have degerative disc disease. Is this arthritis?  Particutally bad in my back. Would PT to strenghten stomach muscles help? As well, would reconstructive abdomen muscle surgery with removal of abdomen flap help?
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Dear CGS,
Degenerative disc disease is the result of arthritis.
There will be some disc prolapse also, due to the same.

PT will help you, provided that the aim is strengthening the spine / back muscles.Reconstructive abdominal muscle surgery will not solve any purpose.

So start up PT for back muscles and augment it with some pain killers.

Feel free to discuss more,
Regards...
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