Hi,

I've been experiencing severe numbness in my left leg with lower back pain and just got back the results from the MRI. The doctor's office only said I have bulging discs and to get PT. I tried Googling some of the result terms and ended up here.

I stopped by the office today, signed for the report, and here's what is says:

"At L3-L4, there is a broad-based annular bulge without central canal stenosis. There is mild bilateral neural foraminal narrowing with ligamentous hypertrophy noted.

At L4-L5, there is a broad-based posterior disc bulge. There is mild central canal stenosis in conjunction with facet hypertrophy and ligamentous laxity. There is NO appreciable neural foraminal narrowing.

At L5-S1, there is a broad-based posterior disc bulge. There is NO appreciable central canal or neural foraminal stenosis.

Impression: Mild degenerative changes of the lumbar spine as described."

Is it possible for someone to explain what this means?

Thank you!