I would like to properly interpret my diagnosis. My MRI report reads the following: Mild exaggerated lumbar lordosis with a right foraminal herniation resulting in impingement upon the right exiting L4 nerve root at L4-L5. My symptoms have been on-going since November 16, 2009, with some positive spontaneous, progressive healing while I was attending physical therapy two times a week. On January 8th, 2010, I received some very emotionally upsetting news which resulted in a second attack that was much worse than the first on November 16th. I have pain deep in the right buttocks that radiates down my thigh and sometimes into the knee and instep. As of now, I have had two epidural cortisone injections. I have read Dr. Sarno's book and have been journaling. I have also been in therapy, even before the first attack. I am a person who has always "thought psychological," however, does my diagnosis regarding "nerve impingement" mean that my pain is most likely "structural," and I should be treating it as such? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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