Question
I had and MRI and I don't understand what the "impression" means:

1. At the L4-5 level, degenerated disc with diffuse spondylitic dis bulging, producing acquired central canal stenosis and bilateral foraminal stenosis.
2. Disiccation of the L3-4 disc with small posterior annular tear.
3.Desiccation of the L5-S1 disc without evidence of focal disc herniation or nerve root impingement.

I would greatly appreciate an explanation of this in laymen's terms.
Thank you!

Answer
1. At the L4-5 level, degenerated disc with diffuse spondylitic dis bulging, producing acquired central canal stenosis and bilateral foraminal stenosis.
2. Disiccation of the L3-4 disc with small posterior annular tear.
3.Desiccation of the L5-S1 disc without evidence of focal disc herniation or nerve root impingement

The discs are the soft jelly like substance between your bones in your back.
Disc desiccation is sometimes referred to as disc degeneration and degenerative disc disease (DDD). Disc desiccation comes from the Greek word "diskos" meaning "flat plate," and the Latin word "desiccare" meaning "to dry up completely." Put the two words together and you have "flat plate to dry up completely."
I would recommend that you start to drink allot more water, start some form of exercise and I don't your situation but are you overweight?