I had an mri in feb which showed at L3/4 mild flacet flaval hypertrophy with no traversing or exit root compression and at L4/5 moderate facet flaval hypertrophy with a shallow, broad based disc bulge anteriorly and little narrowing of the left lateral recess with slight displacement of the traversing L5 root but no convincing compression. My doctor sent me for MRI after having back pain for over 6 months. I am presently having physio and am being referred to a pain clinic but should I be seeing a specialist?Thanks
Hallo dear friend, thanks for writing to ChatDoctori have studied your case what is your age? This is you first episode or repeatedly having same problem is there any weakness in your lower limb or upper limb you need methylcobalamine, muscle relaxant with analgesic take rest,, hot or cold fomentation avoid lifting weights sit with taking support to your back continue spine extension exercises physiotherapy - SD, IF TWILL HELP if pain doesn't relieve then you need spinal decompression surgery for lumbar vertebrae, for further query contact Chat Doctor. Com