Chiropractors like yours at Hollstrom & Associates Inc play a beneficial
role in uncovering the base causes of spine-related
pain. With years of specific training and a strong consideration
of musculoskeletal health, these healthcare professionals are distinctively
equipped to diagnose complex spine conditions and deliver
valuable care for Largo chronic pain sufferers and health-conscious
people.
CHIROPRACTORS’ DIAGNOSTIC TRAINING
Largo chiropractic care extends
beyond symptom relief. Chiropractors undertake extensive schoolling
to develop themselves into well-versed
in spine health and conditions affecting the nervous system and musculoskeletal structure. They are
trained to perform thorough exams, which include assessing
patient history, conducting physical exams, and
assessing diagnostic imaging such as X-rays or
MRIs. By gaining control over these skills, chiropractors can detect
the specific causes of back pain, whether due to nerve impingement, muscular strain, or even more critical
conditions. Hollstrom & Associates Inc is prepared to help.
REAL-LIFE CHIROPRACTIC SUCCESS STORIES
There are numerous examples of chiropractors identifying
underlying causes of chronic pain that might have gone unobserved.
Being able to do this is a role we chiropractors take very truly. A recent case noted a 46 year
old man who’d been visiting a multitude of healthcare
providers and undergoing treatments with no help. The
diagnosing chiropractor noted
weakness on exam and arranged an MRI which showed
a schwannoma (primary spinal tumor) that had so far not been
missed. Not a fun diagnosis, but the patient was
referred for surgery and received proper care from a
multidisciplinary team. (1)
In another case study published in the American
Journal of Case Reports, a chiropractor identified a thoracic
schwannoma as the source of a patient’s sciatica. Early
detection allowed the patient to receive
life-changing surgical treatment. (2)
Similarly, another case showcased in Chiropractic
& Manual Therapies highlighted how a chiropractor’s comprehensive
diagnostic approach addressed a patient’s lumbar radiculopathy. By identifying
the issue and offering proper care, the patient reported
significant pain relief and improved quality of life. (3)
These cases underscore the key importance of
chiropractic diagnosis in making sure that Largo
spine pain patients receive suitable treatment.
THE VALUE OF ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS
An accurate diagnosis is the first step in creating
an effective care plan that gets to the root cause of the
pain, not just its symptoms. Whether it leads to chiropractic care options like
spinal manipulation and adjunctive therapies, specific
rehabilitation exercises, or referrals to other specialists, the right
diagnosis saves patients from
unnecessary treatments and delivers Largo chronic
pain relief quicker.
Chiropractors are worthwhile allies
in the pursuit of spine health. Their well-trained skills in and
ability to diagnose spine-related conditions empowers patients to take
control of their well-being and pain relief. If you’re trying to find the causes of your
back or neck pain, consulting your Largo chiropractor may be the
key to that puzzle.
CONTACT Hollstrom & Associates Inc
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. James Cox on The Back
Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he shares a case of undiagnosed
Bertolotti’s Syndrome that was the source of pain and utilized The Cox® Technic
System of Spinal Pain Management to ease the pain.
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