Hi... I had an mri done and it was found that L4-L5 has an annular tear with small cetral disc protrusion casing effacement of the thecal sac. L5-S1has a moderate sized right paracentral disc herniation with annular tear impinging the right S1 nerve root. there is mild bilateral hypertrophic facet disease with mild narrowing of the left inferior neral foramen. no stenosis... I m experiencing a great deal of pain after injuring myself at work in August.. I had therapy and returned to work only to hurt it again in january. It will not heal. What can i do?
Welcum to Chat Doctor better u go n consult an orthopaedician, if they suggest surgery the go for surgery, if not the go n TK proper physiotherapy. After surgery also u he to TK physiotherapy to prevent complication.tk CR