Dave and Rob are with physiotherapist Adam Dobson discussing scans and in particular how MRI scans can and are used in connection with back pain.
Scans are important but only for a small number of patients with back pain and Adam explains in detail the pathway and context that may lead to a scan being done along with reasons why a detailed clinical diagnosis is so important in this episode packed with great information and content.
Its ultimately about the right scan at the right time and this is a great opportunity to find out more.
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‘If it’s is unlikely to change the treatment plan and there is no evidence for serious pathology then there is a strong argument that imaging is not required’
‘An MRI scan can be used as a reassurance about what’s not there’
‘In collaborative working with the patient imaging is a malleable decision’
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Adam Twitter https://twitter.com/adamdobson123
What is sciatica booklet https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/content/uploads/ST1112-Sciatica-Booklet.pdf
Handy information guides on back pain, sciatica, Cauda Equina, posture and more.
https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/services/back-pain-triage-and-treat/patient-information-educational-resources/
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Nature or nurture in low back pain? Results of a systematic review of studies based on twin samples P.H. FerreiraP.Beckenkamp C.G. Maher J.L. Hopper
The 'Lived Experience' of patients having a Cervical or Lumbar MRI scan Armitage, Annabelle; Harland, NicholasPain and Rehabilitation - the Journal of Physiotherapy Pain Association, Volume 2020, Number 49, July 2020, pp. 57-62(6) Physiotherapy Pain Association
Low back pain and sciatica in over 16s: assessment and management NICE guideline [NG59] Published date: 30 November 2016 Last updated: 22 September 2020
NHS website back pain website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/services/back-pain-triage-and-treat/
National Low Back and Radicular Pain Pathway https://www.boa.ac.uk/uploads/assets/e26cc007-74c3-4b22-94e408dd54ac79da/spinal%20pathfinder.pdf
ABOUT THE HOSTS
Dave Elliot
Dave is the owner of Advanced Chiropractic, a chain of Chiropractic and massage therapy clinics in Essex, UK. Dave still sees patients during the week but has been working hard to talk to as many experts in the field of back pain as possible to help distil all the information and bring it to you in this awesome podcast. You can find Dave on any of the Advanced Chiropractic social media platforms, or you can contact him at hello@thebackpainpodcast.com if you have any questions for him.
Rob Beaven
Rob owns and runs a multidisciplinary clinic, The Dyer St Clinic in Cirencester Gloucestershire. His team of Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, Doctors and podiatrists all collaborate on thousands of back pain patients every year. Alongside Dave, he has worked hard to bring to the table experts across all industries to give you the low down on back pain, with steps you can implement today to start feeling better.
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