
12/06/2025
MRIs are powerful — but they don’t always tell the full story.
Just because your scan says “degeneration” or “bulging disc” doesn’t mean it’s the reason you’re in pain. These findings are surprisingly common in people with no symptoms at all.
Your physio can help you interpret what matters — and what might just be part of getting older.
💬 Got an MRI report that sounds scary? Let’s talk.
📖 Reference:
Brinjikji, W., Luetmer, P. H., Comstock, B., Bresnahan, B. W., Chen, L. E., Deyo, R. A., … & Jarvik, J. G. (2015). Systematic literature review of imaging features of spinal degeneration in asymptomatic populations. AJNR. American Journal of Neuroradiology, 36(4), 811–816. https://doi.org/10.3174/ajnr.A4173