MRI. What does it mean for Eugene back
pain and related leg pain? That is a peculiar
question. Diagnosing Eugene lumbar spinal stenosis does not
always need an MRI for a definitive diagnosis. MRI
images can be enlightening…and calling for clinical tests to determine what those
images really signify. An MRI is a recognized
procedure to a lot of Eugene chiropractic
patients seeking Eugene back pain relief, but the
MRI’s timing and outcomes require cautious
consideration as to when they’re taken
and what they really indicate for the chiropractic treatment of
spinal stenosis at Rethwill Chiropractic Clinic.
HOW TO DIAGNOSE Eugene STENOSIS
Spinal stenosis is a normal 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 Eugene chiropractor can diagnose spinal
stenosis with just a few questions and physical examination answers
without an MRI. Your Eugene chiropractor may use the MRI as a confirming trial of the
Eugene chiropractic clinical examination diagnosis already
determined just by seeing you.
WHAT THE Eugene MRI SHOWS
In the event of a disc extrusion triggering
spinal stenosis where the Eugene 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 managed 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 Eugene spinal
stenosis related extrusions takes time and good, guided care like that from Rethwill Chiropractic Clinic.
HOW THE Eugene 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) Understand
too that what a surgeon makes out on MRI affects
how he or she approaches the spinal back surgery for
stenosis. He/She studies the extent and location
of nerve compression as well as degenerative changes at adjacent
levels. Experienced surgeons reached agreement more with each
other’s understandings of MRI images than less
experienced surgeons. (1) Experienced chiropractors like yours at Rethwill Chiropractic Clinic
also are more proficient at picking up on
Eugene spinal stenosis as the diagnosis.
WHAT TO DO FOR Eugene STENOSIS AND SCIATICA
Treat it actively. Do not depend on
passive care like bed rest. That’s old school care. Give it time.
Take part in the active, conservative care your
Eugene chiropractor shares with you for at least 6-8 weeks to witness
some change because there’s no sure difference
between surgical (though faster relief may come) and non-surgical
care after a year or two. (4) Rethwill Chiropractic Clinic uses the Cox
Technic System of Spine Pain Management for Eugene 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
have not had one taken) or surgical or other care
consultation becomes necessary.
CONTACT Rethwill Chiropractic Clinic
Schedule a Eugene
chiropractic appointment to visit your Eugene
chiropractic back pain specialist about your Eugene back pain and
sciatica to take the curiosity out of the question about MRI’s role in your
Eugene back pain treatment plan.