MRI. What does it mean for Montreal back
pain and related leg pain? That’s a curious
question. Diagnosing Montreal lumbar spinal stenosis doesn’t
always require an MRI for a clear diagnosis. MRI
images can be revealing…and demanding
of clinical tests to determine what those
images really signify. An MRI is a familiar
procedure to a lot of Montreal chiropractic
patients wanting Montreal back pain relief, but the
MRI’s timing and results need cautious
thought as to when they are ordered
and what they really indicate for the chiropractic treatment of
spinal stenosis at Dr. Hoang's Chiropractic Clinic.
HOW TO DIAGNOSE Montreal STENOSIS
Spinal stenosis is a common condition and the
most common sign for spinal back surgery in the
over-65 age set of people. With the growth of this
group, by 2025 59% of them are predicted to acquire
spinal stenosis. (1) Often
your Montreal chiropractor can identify spinal
stenosis with only a few questions and physical examination discoveries
with no an MRI. Your Montreal chiropractor may use the MRI as a verifying trial of the
Montreal chiropractic clinical examination diagnosis previously
made just by seeing you.
WHAT THE Montreal MRI SHOWS
In the event of a disc extrusion causing
spinal stenosis where the Montreal herniated disc escapes
its outer bands and oozes into the spinal canal physically constricting
and chemically irritating the spinal nerve, an MRI revealing
this often bodes well for the MRI’s patient. At
one year later, whether treated surgically
or non-surgically, the back-related leg pain patient had
less leg pain. In this case an MRI does not help much in determining
which patient would do better with early surgery or lengthy
conservative care. (2) And the healing of these Montreal spinal
stenosis related extrusions takes time and good, guided care like that from Dr. Hoang's Chiropractic Clinic.
HOW THE Montreal 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 a
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 as well as degenerative changes at adjacent
levels. Experienced surgeons agreed more with each
other’s interpretations of MRI images than less
experienced surgeons. (1) Experienced chiropractors like yours at Dr. Hoang's Chiropractic Clinic
also are more skilled at recognizing
Montreal spinal stenosis as the diagnosis.
WHAT TO DO FOR Montreal STENOSIS AND SCIATICA
Treat it actively. Don’t rely on
passive care like bed rest. That’s old school care. Give it time.
Take part in the active, conservative care your
Montreal chiropractor shares with you for at least 6-8 weeks to see
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) Dr. Hoang's Chiropractic Clinic uses the Cox
Technic System of Spine Pain Management for Montreal 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 Dr. Hoang's Chiropractic Clinic
Schedule a Montreal
chiropractic appointment to visit your Montreal
chiropractic back pain specialist about your Montreal back pain and
sciatica to take the curiosity out of the question about MRI’s role in your
Montreal back pain treatment plan.