MRI. What does it mean for Burlington and Hamilton back
pain and related leg pain? That is a peculiar
question. Diagnosing Burlington and Hamilton lumbar spinal stenosis doesn’t
always require an MRI for a clear diagnosis. MRI
images can be revealing…and demanding
of clinical tests to determine what those
images really signify. An MRI is a familiar
test to many Burlington and Hamilton chiropractic
patients wanting Burlington and Hamilton back pain relief, but the
MRI’s arranging and outcomes need cautious
consideration as to when they’re taken
and what they really indicate for the chiropractic care of
spinal stenosis at Spinal Care Clinic.
HOW TO DIAGNOSE Burlington and Hamilton STENOSIS
Spinal stenosis is a normal condition and the
most common sign for spinal back surgery in the
over-65 age group. With the growth of this
group, by 2025 59% of them are predicted to acquire
spinal stenosis. (1) Many times
your Burlington and Hamilton chiropractor can identify spinal
stenosis with only a few questions and physical examination discoveries
with no an MRI. Your Burlington and Hamilton chiropractor may order
an MRI as a confirming trial of the
Burlington and Hamilton chiropractic clinical examination diagnosis previously
determined just by seeing you.
WHAT THE Burlington and Hamilton MRI SHOWS
In the case of a disc extrusion triggering
spinal stenosis where the Burlington and Hamilton herniated disc leaks out of
its outer bands and seeps out into the spinal canal physically constricting
and chemically irritating the spinal nerve, an MRI showing
this often bodes well for the MRI’s owner. At
one year later, whether managed with surgery or without, the back-related sciatica patient had
less leg pain. In this case an MRI doesn’t help much in influencing
which patient would do better with quicker surgery or prolonged
conservative care. (2) And the healing of these Burlington and Hamilton spinal
stenosis related extrusions takes time and good, guided care like that from Spinal Care Clinic.
HOW THE Burlington and Hamilton MRI INFLUENCES CARE
Know that as rates for spinal surgery increase
– ten times across the US – so too do the rates of advanced spinal imaging. In one
study, cities with more MRIs have more spine surgeries
(and spinal stenosis surgery exactly). (3) Understand
too that what a surgeon makes out on MRI affects
how he or she handles the spinal back surgery for
stenosis. He/She considers the extent and location
of nerve compression and degenerative changes at adjacent
levels. Experienced surgeons agreed more with each
other’s interpretations of MRI images than less
experienced surgeons. (1) Experienced chiropractors like yours at Spinal Care Clinic
also are more skilled at recognizing
Burlington and Hamilton spinal stenosis as the diagnosis.
WHAT TO DO FOR Burlington and Hamilton STENOSIS AND SCIATICA
Treat it actively. Don’t depend on
passive care like bed rest. That’s old school care. Give it time.
Take part in the active, conservative care your
Burlington and Hamilton chiropractor shares with you for at least 6-8 weeks to see
some change because there’s no clear difference
between surgical (though faster relief may come) and non-surgical
care after a year or two. (4) Spinal Care Clinic uses the Cox
Technic System of Spine Pain Management for Burlington and Hamilton spinal stenosis and back pain relief care. The 50% Rule
guides treatment frequency and treatment progress as well as
decision-making as to when/if an MRI is necessary (if you
have not had one taken) or surgical or other care
consultation turns out to be necessary.
CONTACT Spinal Care Clinic
Schedule a Burlington and Hamilton
chiropractic appointment to see your Burlington and Hamilton
chiropractic back pain specialist about your Burlington and Hamilton back pain and
sciatica to take the curiosity out of the question about MRI’s role in your
Burlington and Hamilton back pain treatment plan.