An MRI was performed of his lumbar spine which showed degenerative disk disease, spondylosis, and annular bulging/herniation at L4-L5 with resultant encroachment on the neural foramen. 
An MRI was performed of his lumbar spine which showed degenerative disk disease , spondylosis , and annular bulging / herniation at L4 - L5 with resultant encroachment on the neural foramen .