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Question:
I'm 27 years old and have been going to my local gym for about 20 days. I've really started to like it, but an x-ray revealed that I have cervical spondylosis. I don't have any neck pain, so can I continue going to the gym by avoiding exercises that don't put pressure on the neck? Or would it be best if I just stop going?

—Burlington, VT

Answer:
Imaging tests often reveal abnormal findings such as bone spurs, disc degeneration, and disc bulges and herniations in individuals with no neck pain at all. In fact, most people with degenerative changes of the cervical spine remain symptom free.

I'm not surprised that as a 27-year-old, you're not experiencing neck pain. Since you have been enjoying your gym program for almost 3 weeks and are starting to like it, you may...

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