Sorry you are having trouble with your back. If you post the findings of your MRI with the language, I think more of us would be able to help you. I can't see much damage to the actual disks. The spacing seems OK, but I am definately not an expert. I look up information better than I understand reading of the MRI thumb. Will be here to help you, and so will others. Welcome to Neuro Talk. Many of us have back issues as you do. ginnie