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Mri report says - 1. straightened lumbar spine curvature 2. posterior central disc protrusion at l4 -l5 level causing indentation of thecal sac

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Herniation and spasm: One way to describe those findings is you have a herniated disc likely associated with spasm. When paraspinal muscles go into spasm, the lumbar spine straightens out somewhat losing its normal contour. I would not hesitate to be seen to discuss treaent options.

Answered 10/25/2016

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A member asked:

Mri report says - 1. straightened lumbar spine curvature 2. posterior central disc protrusion at l4 -l5 level causing indentation of thecal sac

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

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