Someone explain this XRAY to me please

[welcome2]

So...

I have been having episodes of my hands going numb.. especially at night.. more so my right hand.. now during the day ever so often.. my foot will go numb.. my dr ordered an xray and this is the report:::

Lumbar spine: Minimal dextrocurvature of the lumbar spine at L1 with loss
of the normal lordosis on lateral view, the latter of which raises the
possibility of flat back syndrome. Otherwise normal exam of the lumbar
spine.
SI joints appear slightly indistinct, right greater than left, which can
be seen with spondyloarthropathy. Consider Ferguson's view if clinically
indicated.
Cervical spine: Loss of cervical lordosis, likely positional. Minimal
uncovertebral hypertrophy at C6-7, right greater than left, with
otherwise no significant degenerative changes.

[Kurizu]

Physical therapy would definitely help improve your posture.  Stretching tight muscles and strengthening weak muscles associated with faulty postures are very important to prevent pain and further injury. It will also help your body work as efficient as possible!

Take care!

[welcome2]

Hello

Thank you SO much for the reply!  

Do you the PT will fix it or surgery??

Thanks!

[S. Kaul, MD]

Hi there!

The report describes absence of normal curvature of the lower spine, which may be associated with some of your symptoms and mild degenerative changes of the cervical spine (neck) with loss of normal curvature which may just be due to the position assumed during the investigation. I would suggest discussing the situation and further management plan with your treating orthopedician.
Hope this information is helpful.

Take care!