If actual problem is disc degenration then you must follow your neuro surgeons advice. Right now you do not have much problems but things can be compounded due to faulty biomechanics of spine as well as due to stress over allready weekned structures. You didnt give full history of the disease. Plz tell me the cronicity of the problem as well as about how the things started ? What is your proffession? What are the aggravating and relieving Factors?