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Old 02-16-2010, 09:41 AM
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Hi ~ I'll try to help a little. Here goes:

A schmorls node is when the nucleus of the disc protrudes into a spongy part of the bone. I can't remember what the thecal sac is. The "canal stenosis" means that you don't have significant narrowing of the spinal canal. The neural foramina is the opening that gives passage to the spinal nerves. Yours appear fine.

Now that you know most of the terms, you can see that you have disc bulges, some with stenosis, and some without. The scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, whether it's cervical or lumbar. It's not a normal curvature but yours doesn't sound severe.

One thing ~ DO NOT SEE A CHIROPRACTOR!!! Anytime you have a spinal problem like this, just one wrong move, and you could end up paralyzed. I was told by 2 different neurosurgeons that unless I wanted to end up in a wheelchair, stay away from chiropractors! Manipulation isn't good for spinal patients! Just a word of cautiion.

Hope this helped a little. Best of luck. I don't doubt you have some pain. God bless. Peace, Lee
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