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What Does Annular Tear With Protrusion Of Disc In MRI Report Suggest?

I just got an MRI on my lower back because of a shooting pain. The report said Impression: Annular tear with associated protrusion of the L5-S1 disc is noted and likely represents etiology of patients described back pain. Can you tell me what this means?
Tue, 2 Sep 2014
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According to report,you are suffering from degenerative disc disease of lumbar spine.
Degenerative changes occurs in spine due to aging and development of weakness in annulus fibrosis.

1.At L5-S1 level,there is annular tear with herniation of inter vertebral disc.
This is causing your symptoms.

Majority of the cases of degenerative spine disease are benefited by physiotherapy,so physiotherapy should be tried first.
Surgery should be the last option.
There are also medicines like capsule pregabalin available for pain relief.

Treatment can be planned after consultation with neurologist.

Get well soon.
Take Care
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What Does Annular Tear With Protrusion Of Disc In MRI Report Suggest?

Hello Thanks for writing to us According to report,you are suffering from degenerative disc disease of lumbar spine. Degenerative changes occurs in spine due to aging and development of weakness in annulus fibrosis. 1.At L5-S1 level,there is annular tear with herniation of inter vertebral disc. This is causing your symptoms. Majority of the cases of degenerative spine disease are benefited by physiotherapy,so physiotherapy should be tried first. Surgery should be the last option. There are also medicines like capsule pregabalin available for pain relief. Treatment can be planned after consultation with neurologist. Get well soon. Take Care