Welcome,

L5-S1 is a common place to have disc problems. It's the junction where your lumbar spine meets your sacral spine.

The MRI "impression" has valuable info, if you can type that in for us.

Your disc is the spongy cushion between your vertebrae. They act as shock absorbers for your spine.

Your discs are considered "soft tissue." Not bony material.

A herniation is an opening in your disc. Sometimes it is a surgical condition. Again, you have to rely on your healthcare professionals, doctors, surgeons, therapists.

A herniation is more serious than a bulge.

There's lots of suggested conservative treatments here.

In my journey, I learned to grade things as positive or negative. Your body will let you know by its response.

You'll have to decide what is best for you. So, arm yourself with knowledge before you lay down. It's never easy when you're not a whole person. There are no guarantees, you know.

We do understand here at NT.

Take care...