I just had an MRI done and I don t understand what this means. C5-6: Disc is desiccated and reveals brad based posterior and right paracentral as well as foraminal herniation, with slight inferior migration. The disc osteophyte complex causes compression of anterior subarachnoid space, both C6 nerve roots, indents anterior surface of spinal cord and causes mild to moderate narrowing of the central canal and foramina, bilaterally (right more than left). The herniation measures approximately 7mm in size. I was in an auto accident 2 yrs ago and had a partial disketomy (removed a little bit of the bone from the back of my neck) that was 6mos after the accident. But I ve been getting worse lately and have burning in the back of my neck, weakness in both arms, tingling, numbness and my neck and shoulders hurt so bad. My head hurts to hold up so I rest it constantly against something.