Just had mri says annular tear multiple disc protrusions c5 c6 impenges on cord multilevel spindylotic disease and lft shoulder has a tear also does anyone know what this means and can it be fixed?

I'm not a doctor, but I have been going through a lot of testing and diagnoses since October 2008 when I had a tear in my left shoulder (rotator cuff). I have always had problems with headaches and neck aches, but in March 2009 I started having Back pain too. After months of going through the runaround, I have found out I have 3 disc problems (a herniated disc in my lower back L5-S1, a herniated disc in my mid/upper back at T8-T9, and either a degenerated, torn, or herniated disc in my neck at C5-C6.)

Annual tear just means the outer portion of the disc is torn, which allows fluid to leak out and put pressure on the spinal cord and nerve outlets which causes pain in various places and may even cause a decrease in function in various parts of the body. I don't know exactly what spondylotic disease is but I believe it affects the vertebrae.

Depending on what's torn in your shoulder, it's going to require lengthy physical therapy, surgery, or both.

Ask some questions when you visit your doctors.