There are so many options to “see” the spine.
Imaging, ultrasound, clinical testing. What is best? That depends.
Your Manahawkin chiropractic spinal pain doctor at Manahawkin Chiropractic Center
uses the test(s) that are most useful to “see’’
the spine best to make the best treatment plan
for treatment and relief.
KNOWING WHAT MAY UNDERLIE PAIN: What Chiropractors Look For
Chiropractors in addition to general
practitioners and other healthcare providers must be cognizant of all sorts of underlying causes of
back pain from fractures, infections, tumors, radiculopathy, axial
spondylarthritis, and extravertebral causes. These may call for
imaging, lab tests, etc., to assist in the diagnosis. 20%
of back pain bouts may have these kinds of
underlying conditions that really should be found
in a timely manner. (1) Sometimes, knee osteoarthritis and
lumbar spondylosis appear together in the same patient.
Having one or the other issue significantly increased
the risk of having the other. (2) Though they are not
likely in your vocabulary, they are in your chiropractor’s! Schmorl’s nodes. Seen
on imaging, these are seen in 33% of low back pain patients and in just
11.5% of asymptomatic subjects. Body weight
seems to influence the number of these seen on imaging. (3) Your
Manahawkin chiropractor is familiar with with and more issues.
WHAT ELSE DOES YOUR CHIROPRACTOR LOOK FOR
Decreased balance capability could possibly
impact recovery from low back pain. (4) Manahawkin Chiropractic Center looks
for depressive signs as they tend to contribute to
more primary care appointments in acute low back pain patients, higher
pain intensity, more disability, and less recovery in acute
and chronic back pain patients. (5) You are a whole person! Your chiropractic team sees
you that way. So what else do we look for? All
that may slow down your recovery.
WHAT DOES YOUR CHIROPRACTOR DO FOR SPINE-RELATED PAIN
Whether you have low back pain or neck pain or spine-related
leg or arm pain, your
Manahawkin chiropractor will guide your care be it
just for a diagnosis and referral to the appropriate healthcare
colleague or for the establishment of an in-house treatment
plan leading to pain relief. We’re here for you. We analyze
the spine research to keep abreast of all the latest in
diagnostic tips and tools. And we deliver pain-relieving spinal manipulation
via The Cox® Technic Flexion Distraction and Decompression System of
Spinal Pain Mangement. Spinal manipulation has shown itself
through research to be effective in managing
low back pain as quickly as immediately. Stiffness and tone were reported
to improve right after treatment while elasticity decreased. (6)
CONTACT Manahawkin Chiropractic Center
Listen to the PODCAST
with Dr. Joseph D’Angiollilo on the
Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he
explains how he uncovered a
spinal tumor in his careful clinical exam of a
man with back pain. Uncommon, yes, but such a source
of pain can be found by a well-trained and experienced
chiropractor like your Manahawkin chiropractor. You’re in
good hands!
Make your next Manahawkin
chiropractic appointment with Manahawkin Chiropractic Center. With so many ways available to “see”
your spine, know that we’ll find what’s going on and a way
to get you some pain relief. We look forward to seeing you at your next
chiropractic visit!