07/09/2026
🟢 Is your scan telling the whole story?
Have you ever been told you have “wear and tear”, arthritis, a bulging disc or a rotator cuff tear and wondered, “Is this why I’m in pain?”
The truth is, imaging can sometimes show changes that are completely normal and pain-free.
🦴 Shoulder: Around 50% of people over 60 have rotator cuff tears without symptoms.
🦵 Knee: Many adults have signs of arthritis that don’t actually cause pain.
🦶 Heel: Around 1 in 3 people with heel spurs have no pain at all.
🩻 Lower back: Disc degeneration is common — even in young, healthy people with no back pain.
That’s why we believe your scan is only one piece of the puzzle.
Your pain can also be influenced by your movement, posture, habits, work, hobbies, strength, stress and the way your body is functioning as a whole.
So if you’ve been worrying about something you’ve seen on an X-ray or MRI, don’t panic. It doesn’t automatically mean something is damaged or that you’ll always be in pain.
Let’s look at you, not just your scan.
💚 Move better. Feel better. Live fuller.
If pain is holding you back, book an appointment with our team today and let’s work out what’s really going on.
📲 Book online at www.launcestonchiropractic.com.au or contact the clinic on 6331 8898.
Courtesy image adapted from ChiroUp
