Same can be said for exercise.

Hurt my back in 2017 -- L4/L5/S1 herniation. Was told to quit lifting by multiple docs including an ortho that diagnosed me with degenerative disc disease and recommended cutting on it. No thanks.

Changed diet (went cyclic keto) and exercise routine. Went from lifting 3x a week to 5x+ a week. Strengthened the hell out of my back. Guess who has no back pain anymore?

Attack your inflammation and your muscular weaknesses.