The Back Pain Paradox: X-Rays & MRIs (can) Make it Worse

PDF of findings here: http://yogabody.com/back-pain-and-spi... Lower back pain can be overwhelming and scary. You probably want your doctor to do an x-ray, a CT scan or an MRI so they can identify your problem and give you the right treatment. Unfortunately, in most cases, scans reveal nothing; or even worse, they reveal problems you didn’t know were there and were better off not knowing about. If this scenario sounds familiar, this video is for you. Consistently, the overuse of spine scans leads to worsened outcomes. A study reported in the British Medical Journal found a mere five to ten percent of spine scans revealed something pathological, and even then, the treatment options are usually the same and largely up to the patient to do on their own. In this video we’ll explore why scanning isn’t always helpful for fixing lower back pain, how to self-assess the cause and key triggers of your pain, how to communicate with your doctor, and how to take full responsibility for your healing journey. Most lower back pain resolves itself in six to eight weeks and, if you’re proactive with your healing, it can happen faster, and you can help prevent injury in the future. Let’s get started! VIDEO CONTENTS 00:00 Scans for back pain 02:07 Safety disclaimer 02:22 Scans counterproductive? 03:28 Nerve, disc or muscle pain? 06:17 Find your movement intolerances? 08:29 Your healing journey – what to expect 09:54 When to get medical help DISCLAIMER – this is for educational purposes only. If in doubt, or if you are living with long-term back pain, please check with a medical professional. 3 THINGS YOU’LL LEARN 1) How to self-assess the cause of your pain 2) How to identify your movement intolerances 3) How to heal your pain at home RESEARCH pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30796513/ bmj.com/content/372/bmj.n291 WANT MORE? Join our YOGABODY Daily at-home fitness program: https://www.yogabody.com/yb-daily/ Upcoming courses: https://www.yogabody.com/calendar/ Lucas' podcast: http://www.LucasRockwoodShow.com Main site: http://www.yogabody.com/ Like this video? Please subscribe for more https://www.youtube.com/c/YOGABODY_Of... Got a question? Please post down below. #BackPain #SpineScans #BackHealing