Hi, I injured my back shoveling snow last March. July 15 MRI confirmed L4-5 annular fissure. Back was feeling better by October but then I reinjured it. Now I still have pain if I try to exercise (bike, run, swimming is okay but pools are closed). No pain if I’m inactive or just walk, but not quality of life I’d like.
Is it normal for annular fissures to take this long to heal? Are there any other causes that might have been missed or solutions to fix my back?
MRI was done at CU if you want to view images. Please let me know if you / your office needs my information.
Thank you,