I've had lower back pain for years. Done chiropractic care, physical therapy, I have a tens unit at home I used to use. I have a pretty high pain tolerance and I think I'm just sick of it. My 11year old daughter has to help me put my pants on in the mornings cause the pain is so bad upon waking I can't even lift my legs, nor bend at my waist. I decided enough was enough and made an appt with my family doctor and figured I'd start there. He ordered an MRI after I told him I've done other therapy for years. My family doc sent me this report this morning.

L5/S1 central disc protrusion/extrusion, decreased intervertebral space height and mild bilateral facet disease resulting in moderate bilateral foramina narrowing and mild to moderate central canal stenosis.

Diffuse increase T1 and T2 signal of the L5 vertebral body that can be associated to hemangioma versus focal fat.

Modic type ll degenerative changes at the superior end plate of S1.

He then writes: this seems like the cause of your pain, lets try physical therapy.

My pain is often debilitating, going down my legs. My left foot has started hurting in the outer middle part the past few days, I can't stand for long periods of time, my bladder seems to not want to work properly lately and I can't even tell you the last time I have laid on my stomach as it causes paralyzing pain. Des it seem this MRI report would account for all of my pain? And is it reasonable to give physical therapy another shot with the MRI results?

Thank you so much in advance of any help.