I've had many MRI's over the years. I do have stenosis in my lower spine. I don't have any serious disk bulges, but chiropractors get nervous when you nerve impingement. I used to go to one when my back would respond to adjustments 20 years ago. But, as time goes on.....it has gotten worse. I just didn't tie into the idea that my lower back pain could skip all the way down to my feet. I've had sciatica, and that I understand how it radiated. This is so different, but I understand how it can happen.