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What Does This MRI Of Lumbosacral Spine Report Indicate?
Question: Hello
I got my MRI Lumbosacral Spine + Whole Spine Screening
The following are the findings
At L4-L5 level : Diffuse disc bulge indenting the cal sac mildly enroaching bilateral neural foramina however not abutting exitimg nerve roots
Rest of the lumbosacral vertebral bodies show normal marrow signal
The facet joints are normal
Rest of intervertebral discs are normal
The spinal cord is normal
No abnormal soft tissue is seen
No bony canal stenosis is noted
My physician has said not to worry and just control the body weight
Is the above a serious concern or can be treated with medicines and bringing down body weight
I got my MRI Lumbosacral Spine + Whole Spine Screening
The following are the findings
At L4-L5 level : Diffuse disc bulge indenting the cal sac mildly enroaching bilateral neural foramina however not abutting exitimg nerve roots
Rest of the lumbosacral vertebral bodies show normal marrow signal
The facet joints are normal
Rest of intervertebral discs are normal
The spinal cord is normal
No abnormal soft tissue is seen
No bony canal stenosis is noted
My physician has said not to worry and just control the body weight
Is the above a serious concern or can be treated with medicines and bringing down body weight
Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry, follow the advice properly
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
The MRI spine is showing displaced disc atone level which is not causing any problematic compression of canal or roots.
At this age the cause of back pain is usually muscular and less commonly disc related.
For treatment and prevention of progression or deterioration you need to follow some advice strictly.
1) avoid lifting heavy objects or carrying any heavy object overhead.
2) Avoid stooping forward.
3) Try not to sit in squatting position.
4) Regular back strengthening exercises as advised by physiotherapist .
5) Take short term pain killers with muscle relaxant if pain severe.
In most cases disc will go back in its normal position.
Loosing weight with appropriate body mass index will be helpful.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back with further queries.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist
Nothing to worry, follow the advice properly
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
The MRI spine is showing displaced disc atone level which is not causing any problematic compression of canal or roots.
At this age the cause of back pain is usually muscular and less commonly disc related.
For treatment and prevention of progression or deterioration you need to follow some advice strictly.
1) avoid lifting heavy objects or carrying any heavy object overhead.
2) Avoid stooping forward.
3) Try not to sit in squatting position.
4) Regular back strengthening exercises as advised by physiotherapist .
5) Take short term pain killers with muscle relaxant if pain severe.
In most cases disc will go back in its normal position.
Loosing weight with appropriate body mass index will be helpful.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back with further queries.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
hello sir
thanks for the reply
the pain is radiating from right side lower back to right buttocks and right leg
is it serious
under present condition is it ok to join gym
what other precautions do i need to take like while sleeping and sitting, is it possible that this problem has arised from bad sleeping habits as i have very bad sleeping habit
my body weight is 86.4kg and my height is 5.10"
what should be my overall measures to prevent this going further
thanks for the reply
the pain is radiating from right side lower back to right buttocks and right leg
is it serious
under present condition is it ok to join gym
what other precautions do i need to take like while sleeping and sitting, is it possible that this problem has arised from bad sleeping habits as i have very bad sleeping habit
my body weight is 86.4kg and my height is 5.10"
what should be my overall measures to prevent this going further
Brief Answer:
Avoid gym and reduce weight
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If you have radiation to lower limb then there may be some root compression present .
You need to be careful and follow all precautions and treatment advised.
Proper sleep and weight reduction will be beneficial .
Ideal weight for your height will be less than 80 kgs.
You should avoid gym and do physiotherapy as advised by physiotherapist.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
neurologist
Avoid gym and reduce weight
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If you have radiation to lower limb then there may be some root compression present .
You need to be careful and follow all precautions and treatment advised.
Proper sleep and weight reduction will be beneficial .
Ideal weight for your height will be less than 80 kgs.
You should avoid gym and do physiotherapy as advised by physiotherapist.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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