Do you need an MRI scan for your acute lower back pain ?

Do you need an MRI scan for your acute lower back pain ?

In this video I have shared with you the common question that you have asked me Do you need an MRI scan for your lower back pain ? the short answer is no you don't need an MRI scan after an acute lower back pain episode.

There are 3 valid reason that you should avoid MRI scan in the acute phase of lower back pain.

1- The MRI Results can be misleading:

Recent meta analysis has shown, over 86% of people in their 20's had disc bulges in their back - and none had neck pain! In addition research is now suggesting that MRI findings are normal which will increase with age, and these findings are not dangerous and often not painful. Asymptomatic.

Read more: https://www.dublinsportsinjuryclinic.com/back-pain-myth-buster/

2- Your MRI scan results could freak you out and cause catastrophe:

While your results in your MRI scan can be Asymptomatic, you may panic based on what you see in your MRI scan and start to overthinking so your MRI scans can cause fears that influence patients behaviour and causing more problem down the line.

3- Majority of acute lower back pain resolved by itself

Your acute lower back pain usually resolve within few days, and getting an MRI report can be a waist of time and money. I would highly recommend my patients to stay active and avoid activities that aggravates their pain within the initial 48 to 72 hours post injury and gradually progress their movement.

Read more: https://www.dublinsportsinjuryclinic.com/pain-is-not-always-equal-damage/

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