I usually look at the adjectives instead of the pathology noted. Most people in their 50's or 60's will have MRI's that sound much worse... even people with no symptoms.
I'll be surprised if your doctors get too excited about the MRI. No smoking gun there???
What I see in your report is slight, mild, slight.
You are correct. The spine is a dynamic system and the MRI is a static image of you laying in a neutral position. Have they looked at t-spine and brain? Even with no smoking gun, it is often difficult to get the doctors motivated to look for less likely causes.
Good luck... please keep us posted. All the best,
Mark
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