There are so many ways to “see” the spine.
Imaging, ultrasound, clinical testing. What is best? That depends.
Your Manchester chiropractic spinal pain doctor at Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries
implements the test(s) that are necessary to “see’’
the spine most optimally to create the best treatment plan
for treatment and relief.
KNOWING WHAT MAY UNDERLIE PAIN: What Chiropractors Look For
Chiropractors in addition to general
practitioners and other healthcare providers must be cognizant of all kinds of underlying triggers of
back pain from fractures, infections, tumors, radiculopathy, axial
spondylarthritis, and extravertebral causes. These may call for
imaging, lab tests, etc., to assist in the diagnosis. 20%
of back pain bouts may have these types of
underlying conditions that really should be discovered
in a timely manner. (1) Occasionally, knee osteoarthritis and
lumbar spondylosis occur together in the same patient.
Having one or the other condition significantly increased
the risk of having the other. (2) Though they are not
likely in your vocabulary, they are in your chiropractor’s! Schmorl’s nodes. Seen
on imaging, these are noted in 33% of low back pain patients and in only
11.5% of asymptomatic subjects. Body weight
seems to influence the number of these viewed on imaging. (3) Your
Manchester chiropractor is informed of these and more issues.
WHAT ELSE DOES YOUR CHIROPRACTOR LOOK FOR
Decreased balance capability could possibly
impact recovery from low back pain. (4) Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries looks
for depressive signs as they tend to contribute to
more primary care visits in acute low back pain patients, higher
pain intensity, more disability, and less recovery in acute
and chronic back pain patients. (5) Each of our Manchester patients
is a whole person! [[companyame]] sees
you that way. So what else do we look for? Anything and everything
that may slow down your recovery.
WHAT DOES YOUR CHIROPRACTOR DO FOR SPINE-RELATED PAIN
Whether you have low back pain or neck pain or low back or neck related leg or arm pain, your
Manchester chiropractor will guide your care be it
just for a diagnosis and referral to the appropriate healthcare
colleague or for the formation of an in-house treatment
plan leading to pain relief. We are here for you. We analyze
the spine research to keep abreast of all the latest in
diagnostic tips and tools. And we deliver pain-relieving spinal manipulation
via The Cox® Technic Flexion Distraction and Decompression System of
Spinal Pain Mangement. Spinal manipulation has demonstrated itself
through research to be good at managing
low back pain as fast as immediately. Stiffness and tone were reported
to improve right after treatment while elasticity decreased. (6)
CONTACT Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries
Listen to the PODCAST
with Dr. Joseph D’Angiollilo on the
Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he
shares how he found a
spinal tumor during his detailed clinical exam of a
man with back pain. Unusual, yes, but such a cause
of pain can be revealed by a well-trained and experienced
chiropractor like your Manchester chiropractor. You’re in
good hands!
Make your next Manchester
chiropractic appointment with Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries. With so many ways available to “see”
your spine, know that we will find what’s going on and a way
to get you some pain relief. See you at your up-coming
chiropractic visit!