I've not been given much info or what options I have. MRi from 9 month ago.
L3-4: Disc reveals diffuse bulge. It indents the thecal sac, both L3 nerve roots and causes mild narrowing of the central canal and neural foramina, bilaterally. The bulge measures approximately 3 mm in size.
L4-5: Disc reveals broad based posterior protrusion. It indents the thecal sac, both L4 nerve roots and causes mild narrowing of central canal and neural foramina, bilaterally. The protrusion measures approximately 3 mm in size.
L5-S1: Disc reveals broad based posterior herniation. It indents the thecal sac, both L5 and S1 nerve roots and causes mild narrowing of central canal and neural foramina, bilaterally. The herniation measures approximately 5 mm in size.
Mild facetal arthropathy is detected at L34, L4-5 and L5-S1 levels.
I'm 62, not overweight, no other significant health problems, Diagnosed DDD 3 yrs ago. Treatment includes core strengthening, TENS, stretching, injections, massage. No improvement, it's getting worse. back pain, sciatic pain, occasional total loss of function and feeling on rt side, unidentifiable abdominal pain, numbness burning in lower limbs.