Have you read about the adverse effects of x-rays and imaging? Is there anything to this avoiding x-rays and CT scans? Can they really hurt you? If you believe science, the result is YES! But have no fear: your Carrolltown chiropractor at Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation is able to diagnose well without them.
So, how does this affect your relationship with your chiropractor at Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation? Vitally, for your health. The vindication is that the chiropractic doctor is trained thoroughly in the non-x-ray and non-imaging aspects of diagnosing the cause as well as setting up the treatment of your lower back pain or extremity pain constructed on his or her examination findings of your pain problem. Visualize that a good doctor can pretty much diagnose your problem and its cause through a thorough examination, occasionally by just viewing you and asking a few questions. Such an exhaustive examination as performed at your Carrolltown chiropractic center, Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation, the use of x-ray imaging can be downplayed while preserving your health and giving you the best health care accessible.
What is the scientific finding on x-ray and imaging of the spine today? It is this - and we at Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation understand this decision making process - clinicians should hold back from routine, immediate lumbar imaging in primary care patients with non-specific, acute or subacute low back pain and no signs of underlying serious conditions. The researchers in this study did not address patient expectations that imaging must be done. (1) Often those expectations play a role in a patient's level of satisfaction with care. So, if we suggest that x-ray or CT or MRI imaging studies will be delayed for a period of time to see how you respond to chiropractic care, do not be surprised or upset. Accept it as Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation’s doing the best service for you and meeting the standard of care for spine pain care today.
At our Carrolltown chiropractic clinic, such procedures as palpation, testing spine motion, testing nerves, checking muscle strength, appraising your general health can give nearly a 90% accurate impression of your problem. So why is it important to delay or prevent x-ray or CT examination? A study has shown that the lifetime risk of developing a cancer by a brain and abdominal CT were 33% and 28%, respectively. Even radiology residents need to know more about radiation hazards. Less than 25% of them, at best, understand the hazards of radiation. (2)
We trust that you’ll be thankful Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation’s staying on top of this integral aspect to patient care, that this radiation risk is understood and considered in your lower back pain and neck pain examination and Carrolltown treatment plan. Further, our Cox Technic treatment plan is directed by the Rule of 50%. Cox (3) states that if the patient is getting adequate relief, such as at least 50% within 3 to 4 weeks, that x-ray and MRI can be avoided. After all, x-ray and CT and MRI do not get you well; they should merely confirm a diagnosis but are only needed if your Carrolltown chiropractor determines their need. Such a resolution is made carefully with benefit and risk in mind.
Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation is committed to giving the best care with the least adverse side effects for your health condition. Contact us today for further details and begin your journey to improved health and a healthy, painfree spine.