Increase your fitness, core strength and flexibility, but do it smartly.... don't go nuts on activities that will flare you up or you'll just be fighting yourself. Ab and trunk strength is key for lumbar problems. Work on your posture if needed. If you are overweight fix that. Imagine if you back really hurts and someone gives you a 40 pound backpack to carry around all day.
It's nice to see someone here who (hopefully) won't be headed down our path.... spine surgery is better in theory than in practice.
Mark
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