Thread: MRI results, help?
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Old 05-04-2012, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by sherrielynnjones@gm View Post
i was wondering if some could help me with my mri it say's Minimal broad based posterior disc bulge results in no central canal or neural foraminal narrowing it is for my lower back (L4-5)
The way I read it, you've got a bit of a bulge in that one disc (L4-5) that isn't causing any appreciable/noticable problems at this time - it's not impinging on anything.

If you are in any pain/discomfort, physical therapy is, IMO, the way to go.

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