I've had my physical, asked about my back and she ordered an x-ray.

I finally got the report back, and this is what is stated:

FINDINGS:
There are 5 lumbar type vertebral bodies. There is well corticated nonunion of the L1 transverse processes bilaterally. Finding may be congenital, posttraumatic also possible. Other transverse processes are intact. Visualized pelvic bones are unremarkable. The vertebral body height and alignment are maintained. No acute compression fracture. The disk spaces are maintained. No significant degenerative spondylosis.

IMPRESSION:
1. No acute compression fracture or significant degenerative spondylosis.
2. Chronic nonunion of the bilateral L1 transverse processes.

I know a lot of people had an MRI but since I'm changing from full-time status to PRN at my job, I won't have health insurance so I wouldn't be able afford an MRI. The doctor suggested physical therapy, and she can make an order for that, but same reason...not health benefit beginning next month, so I guess I have to wait on it. And I've heard that many insurance companies don't want you to have an MRI until it is necessary or like if you've already done physical therapy and nothing is working.

I'm not sure what that means concerning my lumbar 1 though... The nurse was the one on the phone making the phone call but since I was in a hurry I didn't really ask a lot of questions.