12/30/2025
“I have back pain, and my MRI shows a disc bulge… so that must be the cause, right?”
Not always.
Here’s the truth (and referenced from a 2015 study):
Many people with no back pain at all have disc bulges on their MRI.
At the same time, plenty of people with severe back pain show no major findings on imaging.
This mismatch tells us something important: pain is not always explained by what a scan shows.
👉 Think of it this way: imaging shows the structure, but pain is influenced by much more—your movement, stress, sleep, strength, past injuries, and even daily habits.
At Foundation Physiotherapy, we don’t stop at the picture. We dive deeper with a thorough assessment to uncover what’s really driving your symptoms—and then create a plan to help you move forward with confidence.
✨ Your pain is real. But your MRI isn’t the whole story. Head to the link in bio to read more on this important topic. OR book a discovery call and let us help you 💙
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