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Should I get a scan for my low back pain?

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By Tommy

 

When diagnosing back pain a scan is not always the best way to go. A recent study looked at MRI and CT scans of over 1000 people at different ages. Many had abnormal findings such as disc bulges and degeneration but all these subject were completely pain free. According to this study by the time you reach 40 years old you have a 50% chance that a scan will show a lumbar spine disc bulge even if you are not experiencing any pain. A thorough examination by one of our skilled physiotherapists can help to identify the source of your symptoms to get you out of pain and back to doing the things your love.

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