18/01/2022
Imaging such as x-rays, MRI and CT scans can be very helpful to find the cause of low back pain, BUT IT CAN ALSO BE MISLEADING.
Degeneration of body tissues is part of the normal aging process, but degeneration is not equal to pain.
Picture 2 shows how many people of different ages had degenerative changes on imaging but did not have ANY PAIN .
Pain is influenced by a lot of factors and the state of the body structures is only one of them. To effectively manage/decrease pain you'll have to address the other factors as well.
If you are struggling with back or neck pain, we can help.
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📄Brinjikji, W., Luetmer, P., Comstock, B., et al. 2015. Systematic Literature Review of Imaging Features of Spinal Degeneration in Asymptomatic Populations.
