Just got MRI - Lumbar Spine done and Technique:T1-T2 Sagittals & Axials, IR Coronals. Findings: Dessicated L2-L3 disc with central posterior annular fissure protrusion indenting the thecal sac. Central schmorl s nodes with no evidence of inflammatory changes noted along superior endplates of L2 & L3, and inferior endplate of L2. Alignment, heights and bone marrow signal intensity of all the lumbar vertebral bodies are within normal limits. Curvature of spine is well maintained. Signal configuration of conus and cauda are within normal limits. Configuration of rest of the discs, thecal sac, filar roots, lateral recesses, neural foraminae, neural arches, facet joints and posterior elements are within normal limits. No intra / extraspinal masses seen. Dimensions of rest of the spinal canal are within normal limits. Both sacroiliac joints show normal signal configuration. Screening cervical spine shows: Disc osteophyte complex extending from C4-C5 to C6-C7 levels indenting the thecal sac with mild bilateral neural foraminal narrowing. No altered signal in cord / atrophy. This is the impression finding - Dessicated L2-L3 disc with central posterior annular fissure protrusion indenting the thecal sac. I am having some difficulty in walking and sporadic pain on the left side during the day. Suggest, what is recommended as next steps? Please advise. Thanks a lot to all the doctors!