What does impingment of the traversing left s1 nerve root mean in lamens terms?
I have MRI report done for my ncek back and head pain.
Report :
1 Right Paracentral herniation C6-7 impressing into the right neutral foramen.
2. Left lateral protrusion c5-6 narrowing the left neytral foramen
Hi.
This basically means that the foramens (areas of the vertebrae where the nerves and blood vessels go through) are stenosed (smaller than normal) as a result of the intervertebral disc protrusion (bulging) which would lead to compression of nerve roots, thus, causing symptoms.
Hope this answers your query.