i have severe back pain in the left side.consulted the doctor and he asked to do a MRI.MRI report shows partial compression collapse D7 vertebra with slight anterior widging and evidence of mild marrow edema.mild dorsal disc herniation seen at D11 -12 causing ventral thecal sac impingement.Degenerative changes of spine showing variable disc dessication,marginal osteophytosis and small schmorls node in the D7 upper and lower D11 lower end-plate.while sleeping the pain increases...at times i wake up at night due to severe pain..wheareas in the morning i hv less pain while moving...the pain which i feel is in the muscles...please let me know what should i do and how do i get relief.D.C.Das70 years.maleAssam.India
HelloThanks for writing to Chat Doctor You have age related degenerative disease of spine in the form of osteophytes, disc prolapse etc. Disc prolapse is due to weakness of annulus fibrosis and disc prolapse is causing pain in your case. Treatment is physiotherapy and surgery. Long term benefits are same in both the modalities. Other modalities are ozone ablation and radiofrequency ablation. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor. 