question: i have severe back pain in the left side.consulted the doctor and he asked to do a MRI.MRI report shows partial compression collapse D7 vertebra with slight anterior widging and evidence of mild marrow edema.mild dorsal disc herniation seen at D11 -12 causing ventral thecal sac impingement.Degenerative changes of spine showing variable disc dessication,marginal osteophytosis and small schmorl's node in the D7 upper and lower D11 lower end-plate.while sleeping the pain increases...at times i wake up at night due to severe pain..wheareas in the morning i hv less pain while moving...the pain which i feel is in the muscles...please let me know what should i do and how do i get relief.D.C.Das70 years.maleAssam.India