MRI. What does it mean for Baton Rouge back
pain and related leg pain? That is a peculiar
question. Diagnosing Baton Rouge lumbar spinal stenosis doesn’t
always require an MRI for a definitive diagnosis. MRI
images can be enlightening…and calling for clinical tests to establish what those
images really signify. An MRI is a well-known
procedure to a lot of Baton Rouge chiropractic
patients wanting Baton Rouge back pain relief, but the
MRI’s arranging and results require cautious
consideration as to when they’re ordered
and what they really imply for the chiropractic treatment of
spinal stenosis at Capitol Spine & Rehabilitation.
HOW TO DIAGNOSE Baton Rouge STENOSIS
Spinal stenosis is a common condition and the
most usual 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 expected to acquire
spinal stenosis. (1) Many times
your Baton Rouge chiropractor can identify spinal
stenosis with just a few questions and physical examination discoveries
without an MRI. Your Baton Rouge chiropractor may use the MRI as a confirming exam of the
Baton Rouge chiropractic clinical examination diagnosis previously
made just by seeing you.
WHAT THE Baton Rouge MRI SHOWS
In the event of a disc extrusion triggering
spinal stenosis where the Baton Rouge herniated disc escapes
its outer bands and seeps out into the spinal canal physically compressing
and chemically inflaming the spinal nerve, an MRI showing
this many times 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 influencing
which patient would do better with early surgery or prolonged
conservative care. (2) And the healing of these Baton Rouge spinal
stenosis related extrusions takes time and good, guided care like that from Capitol Spine & Rehabilitation.
HOW THE Baton Rouge MRI INFLUENCES CARE
Understand that as rates for spinal surgery rise
– 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) Know
too that what a surgeon notices on MRI influences
how he or she approaches the spinal back surgery for
stenosis. He/She studies the degree and location
of nerve compression as well as 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 Capitol Spine & Rehabilitation
also are more proficient at picking up on
Baton Rouge spinal stenosis as the diagnosis.
WHAT TO DO FOR Baton Rouge STENOSIS AND SCIATICA
Treat it actively. Do not rely on
passive care like bed rest. That’s old school care. Give it time.
Participate in the active, conservative care your
Baton Rouge 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) Capitol Spine & Rehabilitation utilizes the Cox
Technic System of Spine Pain Management for Baton Rouge 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’ve not had one taken) or surgical or other care
consultation becomes necessary.
CONTACT Capitol Spine & Rehabilitation
Schedule a Baton Rouge
chiropractic appointment to see your Baton Rouge
chiropractic back pain specialist about your Baton Rouge back pain and
sciatica to take the curiosity out of the question about MRI’s role in your
Baton Rouge back pain treatment plan.