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What Does This MRI Report Of Spine Indicate?
Question: I just received MRI results and have, at C5-6 broad based mild posterior bulging disc with minimal indentation of the thecal sac. No neural foraminal stenosis.
C6-7 Moderate sized broad based posteriorly bulging disc with indentation of the thecal sac and mild flattening of the anterior aspect of the spinal cord. Mild resultant central canal stenosis at this level. Mild stenosis of the neural foramen bilaterally
What does this mean? Is it safe to continue being physically active at work and play? Can a chiropractor fix this? Is driving long distance okay? What are the treatments?
C6-7 Moderate sized broad based posteriorly bulging disc with indentation of the thecal sac and mild flattening of the anterior aspect of the spinal cord. Mild resultant central canal stenosis at this level. Mild stenosis of the neural foramen bilaterally
What does this mean? Is it safe to continue being physically active at work and play? Can a chiropractor fix this? Is driving long distance okay? What are the treatments?
Brief Answer:
Mild herniated disc disease.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your query and understand your concerns.
It means that you suffer from cervical (neck) herniated disc disease at two levels that compresses spinal cord and nerves.
Regarding to MRI results, this condition is in first stages.
Physical activity and working depend on your symptoms, in other words, if you experience pain or numbness during physical activity, rest needed.
In this stage treatment consists on NSAID drugs, physical therapy with the aim of strengthening neck muscles and reducing cervical joints loading.
An experienced chiropractor could help also.
If you have to drive in long distances, I recommend to use a soft cervical collar.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Take care.
Mild herniated disc disease.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your query and understand your concerns.
It means that you suffer from cervical (neck) herniated disc disease at two levels that compresses spinal cord and nerves.
Regarding to MRI results, this condition is in first stages.
Physical activity and working depend on your symptoms, in other words, if you experience pain or numbness during physical activity, rest needed.
In this stage treatment consists on NSAID drugs, physical therapy with the aim of strengthening neck muscles and reducing cervical joints loading.
An experienced chiropractor could help also.
If you have to drive in long distances, I recommend to use a soft cervical collar.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
Brief Answer:
Symptoms related to herniated disc disease.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
Risks associated with spinal cord and nerves compression consist in worsening of symptoms you mentioned above.
Most probably symptoms you mentioned are related to nerves at their exit from spinal cord by herniated disc.
Numbness, tingling, motor skills loss are all symptoms related to spinal cord and nerves compression.
Hope this helps.
Best regards.
Symptoms related to herniated disc disease.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
Risks associated with spinal cord and nerves compression consist in worsening of symptoms you mentioned above.
Most probably symptoms you mentioned are related to nerves at their exit from spinal cord by herniated disc.
Numbness, tingling, motor skills loss are all symptoms related to spinal cord and nerves compression.
Hope this helps.
Best regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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