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Need explanation on my Lower back MRI Thank you

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serino02
serino02

Hi.

Can some explain to me what this means in my MRI.

L5 –S1 moderate disc space narrowing with endplate fatty changes. Mild retrolisthesis with a disc bulge with super imposed small left paracentral disc herniation extending into the left neural formen proximally and crowding the forming left S1 nerve root there is an annular tear at this level. Mild ligamentum flavum hypertrophy and mild facet arthosis is present.

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  • barbara66703
    barbara66703 serino02

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    i am sorry to read of your painful back issues i am not a doctor the only thing i know about is a herniated disc, lumbar stenosis and degenerative arthritis. usually all comes with age . surgery can help the disc and see a lumbar surgery specialist depending if stenosis if it has been caught early.

    its very similar to my back issues for the past five years. it's a individual decision if surgery is something to do. i have opted for no surgery . i have managed the pain and learned better movements using handy aides to help cope with other movements . stay away from activities which create more issues. also mindfulness has also changed my attitude by planning ahead and wearing a light back support . I treat pain with heat gel wraps, and have to sleep on my back. really its finding what works for you and asking for a back therapist to help teach soft strengthening techniques for core muscles to help support the weak areas around the spine.

    sending healing vibes your way.

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