I can see that the diagnosis is herniated discs I just don’t know what the rest means.

I’ll prob have to pay another co pay and do a visit before the doc will discuss it with me

Not a doctor by any means but don't like the use of the word degenerative there.

Yeah like does that mean it’s gonna get WORSE?

My mom has something called degenerative disc disease. They tell her there's nothing they can do for her, and she's to the point she will soon be wheelchair bound. NOT saying that's what your diagnosis is, just what I thought of when I read it.

Backs are no joke. I have some bulging disc and seems like every few years I do something that gets then to let me know. DROP ME in my tracks involuntary holler out in pain bad. Down for 3 to 5 days and it typically eases up. Always has some dull discomfort and such.

Hopefully the doc can get you lined out. Mine is was told its something im going to have to live with not tbad enough to do anything about and hopefully never is.

Walk. Then walk dome more. Epidural injection will help. Don’t listen to nay sayers about them. You will feel like a teenager after getting them

Looks to me like it says normal wear and tear........for your age

Probably time for an oil change and a tune up

if your pm's were cleared out I would tell you what it means

It would suck to be normal…sorry for your loss

They are throwing that word "Age" around an awful lot! Get well soon.

Maybe Nessies tilt table would help!,
Hope you feel better soon.

Degenerative = caused by age & use.....not caused by an injury.

Normal, possibly excessive, wear and tear, so to speak.

…. Sounds like you just got a normal sore back like everyone else

… hope that’s all it is

We have one I hate it. I always seem to feel worse after using it. But maybe so.

Don't hang on it like a bat, lol

Otherwise, do what most of us do....ignore it and take ibuprofen,,,

Sorry to hear that, it's just one of my issues

I struggle everyday, fall all the time, it ain't fun at all

Don't have any advice but to know your surroundings as if you were blind

DJD I’ve seen in dogs especially German shephards they cross their back feet and have a swaying gait. I can see how that would be devastating for a person. Sorry for your moms diagnosis Ang and also for Buzzard!!

Facets (joints) are normal “for age”. Means some degeneration, but no more than expected.
Stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal, can be caused by normal aging, bone spurs, arthritis among others.
You already know about the degenerated/herniated/bulging discs.

Guessing you have lower back pain bad enough to have caused visits to Dr and scans.
Dr will let you know if there are non-surgerical options.
You may need back surgery (usually fusion) in the future. L4-L5-S1 are the two joints that take most of the stress in the back, and are the two usual suspects that cause back/leg pains associated with the wear and tears of an active/physical life.

core exercises

if you still have bladder control , start slow as you can walking , stretching and more core strength exercise

I am 27 years in on 4 lumbar ruptures , left foot tibialis lift is a little weaker and some numbness below the knee

the disks will heal or harden or whatever it is they do but if it isn't pushing on very important stuff no need to go rooting around in there

maybe ask the Doc about a little traction to get the weight off the disks initially.

then every day work on the strength that is what keeps your back in better shape , I had problems ever late winter when my activity was bounce down frozen roads in a 1 ton van , sit at work , go home , heat sleep , and repeat
then I stood for 17 years and had leg issues in the last couple years of it circulation as a result of a clot and probably being diabetic , now it is a don't stand too long and work out as much as I can to keep the back and core strong