MRI. What does it mean for Manahawkin back
pain and related leg pain? That is a curious
question. Diagnosing Manahawkin lumbar spinal stenosis doesn’t
always need an MRI for a clear diagnosis. MRI
images can be revealing…and demanding
of clinical tests to ascertain what those
images really suggest. An MRI is a well-known
procedure to a lot of Manahawkin chiropractic
patients wanting Manahawkin back pain relief, but the
MRI’s timing and outcomes require careful
consideration as to when they’re ordered
and what they really imply for the chiropractic care of
spinal stenosis at Manahawkin Chiropractic Center.
HOW TO DIAGNOSE Manahawkin STENOSIS
Spinal stenosis is a common 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 expected to acquire
spinal stenosis. (1) Many times
your Manahawkin chiropractor can identify spinal
stenosis with just a few questions and physical examination answers
with no an MRI. Your Manahawkin chiropractor may use the MRI as a verifying test of the
Manahawkin chiropractic clinical examination diagnosis already
made just by examining you.
WHAT THE Manahawkin MRI SHOWS
In the case of a disc extrusion causing
spinal stenosis where the Manahawkin herniated disc leaks out of
its outer bands and oozes into the spinal canal physically compressing
and chemically inflaming the spinal nerve, an MRI revealing
this many times bodes well for the MRI’s patient. At
one year later, whether treated with surgery or without, the back-related sciatica patient had
less leg pain. In this case an MRI doesn’t help much in determining
which patient would do better with early surgery or lengthy
conservative care. (2) And the healing of these Manahawkin spinal
stenosis related extrusions takes time and good, guided care like that from Manahawkin Chiropractic Center.
HOW THE Manahawkin 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 a
study, cities with more MRIs saw more spine surgeries
(and spinal stenosis surgery exactly). (3) Know
too that what a surgeon makes out on MRI influences
how he or she handles the spinal back surgery for
stenosis. He/She considers the degree and location
of nerve compression as well as degenerative changes at adjacent
levels. Experienced surgeons agreed more with each
other’s understandings of MRI images than less
experienced surgeons. (1) Experienced chiropractors like yours at Manahawkin Chiropractic Center
also are more adept at recognizing
Manahawkin spinal stenosis as the diagnosis.
WHAT TO DO FOR Manahawkin STENOSIS AND SCIATICA
Treat it actively. Do not depend on
passive care like bed rest. That’s old school care. Give it time.
Participate in the active, conservative care your
Manahawkin chiropractor shares with you for at least 6-8 weeks to witness
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) Manahawkin Chiropractic Center uses the Cox
Technic System of Spine Pain Management for Manahawkin spinal stenosis and back pain relief care. The 50% Rule
guides treatment frequency and treatment progress and
decision-making as to when/if an MRI is required (if you’ve not had one done) or surgical or other care
consultation becomes necessary.
CONTACT Manahawkin Chiropractic Center
Schedule a Manahawkin
chiropractic appointment to see your Manahawkin
chiropractic back pain specialist about your Manahawkin back pain and
sciatica to take the curiosity out of the question about MRI’s role in your
Manahawkin back pain treatment plan.