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Back pain recovery
Findings — Alignment/bones:
Transitional lumbosacral anatomy with lumbarization of S1
Vertebral body heights normal
Small Schmorl's node at inferior endplate of L2
No acute bone injury or suspicious marrow lesion
Disc spaces:
Disc desiccation at L2-L3
Small posterior disc bulges at L2-L3, L3-L4, L4-L5, and L5-S1 — mildly indenting the front of the thecal sac, not touching or compressing any nerve roots
Spinal canal measurements (AP diameter):
| Level | L1-L2 | L2-L3 | L3-L4 | L4-L5 | L5-S1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mm | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Impression:
Small multilevel posterior disc bulges (L2-L3 through L5-S1), minimal thecal sac indentation, no nerve root compression
L2-L3 disc desiccation + small L2 inferior endplate Schmorl's node
Lumbarization of S1; no significant spinal canal stenosis or neural foraminal narrowing.
I'm doing physio therapy and it's been 6 daysout 24, + 6 follow up sessions rem , I don't feel any major improvement .
will I recover myself in rem days?
MRI findings are mild and reassuring. There are small multilevel disc bulges from L2–L3 to L5–S1, but importantly there is no nerve-root compression, significant canal stenosis, or foraminal narrowing. The L2–L3 disc desiccation and small Schmorl’s node are degenerative/incidental findings and may not fully explain the pain.
Six days of physiotherapy is too early to judge the response. Continue a structured program focusing on core strengthening, lumbar stabilization, posture/ergonomics and gradual activity for about 4–6 weeks, provided symptoms are not worsening. Avoid prolonged bed rest.
Health Tips
If pain remains significant despite an adequate conservative-treatment period, a clinical reassessment is more useful than relying on the MRI alone, particularly to look for SI-joint, facet or muscular sources of pain.
Seek earlier assessment if there is progressive leg weakness/numbness, bowel or bladder disturbance, saddle numbness, fever, unexplained weight loss or severe night pain
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