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what is the meaning of this result

Hello i just had an mri scan few days back and just recieved part of the results, i need your kind help in understanding them here is the radiologist lab result
Lab:
Disc dessication is seen involving L5-S1 disc with posterocentral disc protrusion causing indentation over thecal sac, moderate effacement of bilateral recesses and mild effacement of bilateral neural foramina, however canal dimensions are within normal limits

Early marginal osteophytes are seen on lumbar vertebral bodies
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any help is this posted in the right forum
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Im worried about disc dessication part im only 22 and have no health problems what should i do at this stage thank you
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