MRI. What does it mean for Preston back
pain and related leg pain? That’s a intriguing
question. Diagnosing Preston lumbar spinal stenosis doesn’t
always need an MRI for a clear diagnosis. MRI
images can be revealing…and demanding
of clinical tests to verify what those
images really suggest. An MRI is a recognized
test to many Preston chiropractic
patients seeking Preston back pain relief, but the
MRI’s arranging and results require careful
thought as to when they’re ordered
and what they really imply for the chiropractic care of
spinal stenosis at Chiropractic Associates.
HOW TO DIAGNOSE Preston STENOSIS
Spinal stenosis is a common condition and the
most usual indicator for spinal back surgery in the
over-65 age set of people. With the expansion of this
group, by 2025 59% of them are expected to acquire
spinal stenosis. (1) Often
your Preston chiropractor can diagnose spinal
stenosis with just a few questions and physical examination answers
without an MRI. Your Preston chiropractor may order
an MRI as a confirming exam of the
Preston chiropractic clinical examination diagnosis already
determined just by examining you.
WHAT THE Preston MRI SHOWS
In the event of a disc extrusion triggering
spinal stenosis where the Preston 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 revealing
this many times bodes well for the MRI’s patient. A year later, whether managed with surgery or without, the back-related sciatica patient had
less leg pain. In this case an MRI does not help much in influencing
which patient would do better with early surgery or long
conservative care. (2) And the healing of these Preston spinal
stenosis related extrusions takes time and good, guided care like that from Chiropractic Associates.
HOW THE Preston MRI INFLUENCES CARE
Understand 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 specifically). (3) Understand
too that what a surgeon spots on MRI affects
how he or she approaches 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 understandings of MRI images than less
experienced surgeons. (1) Experienced chiropractors like yours at Chiropractic Associates
also are more proficient at recognizing
Preston spinal stenosis as the diagnosis.
WHAT TO DO FOR Preston STENOSIS AND SCIATICA
Treat it actively. Don’t rely on
passive care like bed rest. That’s old school care. Give it time.
Participate in the active, conservative care your
Preston chiropractor shares with you for at least 6-8 weeks to witness
some change because there is no sure difference
between surgical (though faster relief may come) and non-surgical
care after a year or two. (4) Chiropractic Associates uses the Cox
Technic System of Spine Pain Management for Preston 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 necessary (if you’ve not had one taken) or surgical or other care
consultation becomes necessary.
CONTACT Chiropractic Associates
Schedule a Preston
chiropractic appointment to see your Preston
chiropractic back pain specialist about your Preston back pain and
sciatica to take the curiosity out of the question about MRI’s role in your
Preston back pain treatment plan.