Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Using An MRI Effectively After Injury With A Chiropractor SE Portland

By Elinor Fowle


Whenever you have been injured in an auto accident, it is extremely important to get an accurate diagnosis before any kind of care plan is implemented. A chiropractor must follow all standards before ordering an MRI. If he or she observes a substantial radiculopathic presentation, which causes an inability to use specific muscles or groups of muscles, an immediate MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) can be ordered by a Chiropractor SE Portland before starting any care program.

For example, if you have a sensory or motor aberration around your arms or legs such as foot drop or hyperesthesia, which is abnormally sensitive skin, a doctor can schedule MRIs to find out if there are any space-occupying lesions caused by an injury or accident that might affect your type of care.

A herniated disc, which is common from a car accident, can cause lots of discomfort. There are ways for a chiropractor to help you, some of which include doing manual adjustments to your back. However, they will never proceed without a scan to ensure they are proceeding correctly.

A chiropractor can also work in conjunction with neurologists, orthopedic practitioners and surgeons and has access to the most recent technologies, including CT scan imaging, should they become necessary.

Of course, it is not just car wrecks that can cause the pain. Your medical professional is happy to schedule scans for workplace injuries or even something accidental or sports-related.

If you have health insurance provided by either yourself or an employer, you should have no trouble using it at your chiropractor's office. Most policies will cover the full cost, though in some cases you may need to do a co-pay or deductible. So you can rest assured that no matter the expense, your doctor will do everything they can to help you, including images and scans.




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