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Ron - thanks. Unfortunately my doctor doesn't know anything about rowing physiology and suggested I talk to some rowers about the sport for strengthening the lower back. Maybe I need to find a sports physician.

I have been diagnosed with spinal stenosis and spondylylothesis. Essentially that means a vertebrae has slide forward and is pinching off the nerves that run down the left leg. I have been advised to do pilates and work on core strength and stability to help hold it together. Is rowing beneficial fo...