MRI. What does it mean for Groton back
pain and related leg pain? That is a intriguing
question. Diagnosing Groton lumbar spinal stenosis doesn’t
always need an MRI for a definitive diagnosis. MRI
images can be enlightening…and calling for clinical tests to establish what those
images really suggest. An MRI is a recognized
procedure to many Groton chiropractic
patients wanting Groton back pain relief, but the
MRI’s arranging and outcomes need cautious
thought as to when they are taken
and what they really imply for the chiropractic treatment of
spinal stenosis at Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office.
HOW TO DIAGNOSE Groton STENOSIS
Spinal stenosis is a common condition and the
most usual indicator for spinal back surgery in the
over-65 age group. With the expansion of this
group, by 2025 59% of them are predicted to acquire
spinal stenosis. (1) Often
your Groton chiropractor can identify spinal
stenosis with only a few questions and physical examination results
without an MRI. Your Groton chiropractor may use the MRI as a confirming exam of the
Groton chiropractic clinical examination diagnosis already
determined just by examining you.
WHAT THE Groton MRI SHOWS
In the event of a disc extrusion triggering
spinal stenosis where the Groton 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 often bodes well for the MRI’s owner. At
one year later, whether treated surgically
or non-surgically, 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 prolonged
conservative care. (2) And the healing of these Groton spinal
stenosis related extrusions takes time and good, guided care like that from Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office.
HOW THE Groton 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, areas with more MRIs have more spine surgeries
(and spinal stenosis surgery exactly). (3) Understand
too that what a surgeon notices 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 Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office
also are more skilled at recognizing
Groton spinal stenosis as the diagnosis.
WHAT TO DO FOR Groton STENOSIS AND SCIATICA
Treat it actively. Don’t depend on
passive care like bed rest. That is old school care. Give it time.
Participate in the active, conservative care your
Groton chiropractor shares with you for at least 6-8 weeks to witness
some change because there is no clear difference
between surgical (though quicker relief may come) and non-surgical
care after a year or two. (4) Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office utilizes the Cox
Technic System of Spine Pain Management for Groton 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 taken) or surgical or other care
consultation turns out to be necessary.
CONTACT Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office
Schedule a Groton
chiropractic appointment to visit your Groton
chiropractic back pain specialist about your Groton back pain and
sciatica to take the curiosity out of the question about MRI’s role in your
Groton back pain treatment plan.