MRI. What does it mean for Fernandina Beach back
pain and related leg pain? That’s a intriguing
question. Diagnosing Fernandina Beach lumbar spinal stenosis doesn’t
always require an MRI for a definitive diagnosis. MRI
images can be enlightening…and calling for clinical tests to determine what those
images really suggest. An MRI is a familiar
procedure to a lot of Fernandina Beach chiropractic
patients wanting Fernandina Beach back pain relief, but the
MRI’s arranging and results require cautious
consideration as to when they are ordered
and what they really mean for the chiropractic treatment of
spinal stenosis at Amelia Chiropractic Clinic.
HOW TO DIAGNOSE Fernandina Beach STENOSIS
Spinal stenosis is a normal condition and the
most common indicator for spinal back surgery in the
over-65 age group. With the expansion of this
group, by 2025 59% of them are expected to acquire
spinal stenosis. (1) Often
your Fernandina Beach chiropractor can identify spinal
stenosis with only a few questions and physical examination discoveries
without an MRI. Your Fernandina Beach chiropractor may order
an MRI as a verifying trial of the
Fernandina Beach chiropractic clinical examination diagnosis previously
determined just by seeing you.
WHAT THE Fernandina Beach MRI SHOWS
In the event of a disc extrusion triggering
spinal stenosis where the Fernandina Beach herniated disc escapes
its outer bands and oozes into the spinal canal physically compressing
and chemically irritating the spinal nerve, an MRI revealing
this often bodes well for the MRI’s owner. At
one year later, whether managed surgically
or non-surgically, 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 quicker surgery or prolonged
conservative care. (2) And the healing of these Fernandina Beach spinal
stenosis related extrusions takes time and good, guided care like that from Amelia Chiropractic Clinic.
HOW THE Fernandina Beach MRI INFLUENCES CARE
Know that as rates for spinal surgery rise
– ten times across the US – so too do the rates of advanced spinal imaging. In one
study, areas with more MRIs saw more spine surgeries
(and spinal stenosis surgery specifically). (3) Know
too that what a surgeon sees on MRI affects
how he or she manages the spinal back surgery for
stenosis. He/She studies the extent and location
of nerve compression and degenerative changes at adjacent
levels. Experienced surgeons reached agreement more with each
other’s interpretations of MRI images than less
experienced surgeons. (1) Experienced chiropractors like yours at Amelia Chiropractic Clinic
also are more skilled at recognizing
Fernandina Beach spinal stenosis as the diagnosis.
WHAT TO DO FOR Fernandina Beach STENOSIS AND SCIATICA
Treat it actively. Don’t depend on
passive care like bed rest. That’s old school care. Give it time.
Participate in the active, conservative care your
Fernandina Beach chiropractor shares with you for at least 6-8 weeks to see
some change because there is no clear difference
between surgical (though faster relief may come) and non-surgical
care after a year or two. (4) Amelia Chiropractic Clinic utilizes the Cox
Technic System of Spine Pain Management for Fernandina Beach 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 required (if you
have not had one done) or surgical or other care
consultation becomes necessary.
CONTACT Amelia Chiropractic Clinic
Schedule a Fernandina Beach
chiropractic appointment to see your Fernandina Beach
chiropractic back pain specialist about your Fernandina Beach back pain and
sciatica to take the curiosity out of the question about MRI’s role in your
Fernandina Beach back pain treatment plan.