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Diagnosis of Herniated Discs
Diagnosis of Herniated Discs MethodsDiagnosing a herniated disc is usually accomplished by a medical doctor or chiropractor. The diagnosis is typically made through a series of usual steps…* Interview about the nature of the pain and the patients general health. * Physical exam to check for pain, tingling, numbness or weakness. * X-rays might be performed, but they WILL NOT show a herniated disc. * CT Scan (Computed Tomography) can diagnose herniated discs. * Myelogram is an advanced test to detect disc abnormalities and other spinal problems.
Diagnosing Herniated Discs / BEWARE !!!Beware of chiropractors, or other care providers, who say they can diagnose herniated discs by simply touching you. There is no sure way to determine a disc injury through touch alone. Personally I have met at least a few chiropractors who insisted they can “feel” even slight disc irregularities with their touch alone.If you are being treated by an care provider who claims to have a “magical” ability to diagnose by sight or touch alone… RUN ! ...RUN FAST and don’t look back. An MRI is always a safe bet when a herniated disc is suspected. This will confirm the existence of a herniation as well as show any potential neurological effects the disc might be creating in the spine.
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