MRI. What does it mean for Paramus back
pain and related leg pain? That’s a intriguing
question. Diagnosing Paramus lumbar spinal stenosis doesn’t
always need an MRI for a definitive diagnosis. MRI
images can be informative…and calling for clinical tests to ascertain what those
images really mean. An MRI is a recognized
procedure to many Paramus chiropractic
patients wanting Paramus back pain relief, but the
MRI’s timing and results require cautious
thought as to when they are ordered
and what they really indicate for the chiropractic care of
spinal stenosis at Paramus Medical & Sports Rehabilitation Center.
HOW TO DIAGNOSE Paramus STENOSIS
Spinal stenosis is a common condition and the
most common sign 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) Many times
your Paramus chiropractor can diagnose spinal
stenosis with only a few questions and physical examination answers
without an MRI. Your Paramus chiropractor may use the MRI as a confirming test of the
Paramus chiropractic clinical examination diagnosis already
made just by examining you.
WHAT THE Paramus MRI SHOWS
In the case of a disc extrusion triggering
spinal stenosis where the Paramus 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 showing
this many times bodes well for the MRI’s owner. At
one year later, whether treated with surgery or without, the back-related leg pain 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 lengthy
conservative care. (2) And the healing of these Paramus spinal
stenosis related extrusions takes time and good, guided care like that from Paramus Medical & Sports Rehabilitation Center.
HOW THE Paramus 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 exactly). (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 considers 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 Paramus Medical & Sports Rehabilitation Center
also are more skilled at picking up on
Paramus spinal stenosis as the diagnosis.
WHAT TO DO FOR Paramus STENOSIS AND SCIATICA
Treat it actively. Don’t depend on
passive care like bed rest. That’s old school care. Give it time.
Take part in the active, conservative care your
Paramus chiropractor shares with you for at least 6-8 weeks to see
some change because there’s no clear difference
between surgical (though quicker relief may come) and non-surgical
care after a year or two. (4) Paramus Medical & Sports Rehabilitation Center uses the Cox
Technic System of Spine Pain Management for Paramus 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 turns out to be necessary.
CONTACT Paramus Medical & Sports Rehabilitation Center
Schedule a Paramus
chiropractic appointment to visit your Paramus
chiropractic back pain specialist about your Paramus back pain and
sciatica to take the curiosity out of the question about MRI’s role in your
Paramus back pain treatment plan.