I read your query and I understand your concern. That MRI shows some degenerative changes in your lumbar spine (with the advancement of the age some degree of degeneration is often present), with disc disease with protrusion at two levels. At one of those levels the disc is adjacent to the nerve root although it doesn t appear to compress it (but some pain can be present due to local inflammation, you are not being a big baby). There is no nerve compression so surgery definitely isn t indicated and your pain should be managed with physiotherapy and if you are in pain over the counter painkillers like acetaminophen and ibuprofen. Most patients gradually improve over some weeks. I wish you a speedy recovery.