An Introduction to the Neuro-spinal System

Your spine is comprised of 33 vertebrae, each separated by a soft cushioning disc. Vertebrae are separated into five different areas: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum and coccyx. Ligaments and muscles connect the vertebrae, allowing a wide range of motion. Each vertebra also has four facet joints, which contribute to your spine’s flexibility. Your vertebrae protect a long column of nerves. These nerves connect to your brain, giving sensation and movement to every part of your body.

What Is a Neuro-spinal Analysis?

Often back pain occurs because your head or vertebrae are in an unnatural position. As a result, this can put a lot of strain on your muscles, and you could experience constant back pain. In some cases, anxiety can exacerbate your existing tension. A neuro-spinal analysis will reveal spinal imbalance and the causes of your chronic discomfort. First, your doctor will examine your spine, looking for misalignment and neurological tension. Often, he or she will conduct a thermal analysis. After taking a base reading of your body’s normal temperature, your doctor will measure the temperature along your spine. An abnormally high reading can reveal neuromuscular tension.

During your neuro-spinal analysis, we may also use computed tomography (CT) scans, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), electroconductive tests, and X-rays to evaluate the health of your spine. These advanced tests can reveal changes in bone structure, the vertebrae, and discs. Once we have completed your neuro-spinal analysis, we can develop a more targeted, effective treatment plan to reduce your chronic neck, back, or body pain.

Benefits of Neuro-spinal Analysis

Neuro-spinal analysis is a revolutionary approach to back pain. Many practitioners will focus on “secondary conditions.” They try to reduce pain without addressing its fundamental cause. Neuro-spinal analysis actually targets the primary reason for your discomfort. Thus, it can provide more comprehensive and long-lasting results. In addition, neuro-spinal analysis is all-natural and will stimulate your body’s own healing processes. Thus, with neuro-spinal analysis, you can often avoid surgery and other more invasive treatments.

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In order to address these matters, a neuro-spinal assessment is often required. Let’s go over the basics of these kinds of exams right now.

A Neuro-Spinal Examination: The Basics

In essence, a neuro-spinal examination will involve an assessment of damage or impairment that affect a patient’s nervous system following a spinal cord injury. This includes examining the central nervous system or CNS (brain and spinal cord) and any affects on the peripheral nervous system or PNS (nerves and ganglia beyond the brain and spinal cord).

This typically involves a full physical exam with tests specifically designed to assess issues with movement, mobility, limb strength, and feeling. Tests may also be performed to assess brain function and cognition if the brain may have been affected as part of the spinal cord injury/ailment.

Common Tests Performed During a Neuro-Spinal Examination

Here are some of the tests that are commonly performed as part of a neuro-spinal examination:

• Mental Status Testing – This includes assessments of memory, consciousness, state of mind, mood, behavior, perception, judgment, and so forth.

• Tests of Cranial Nerves – This includes tests that track eye movement, assess sense of smell, strength of facial muscles, sense of hearing and taste, etc.

• Tests for the Patient’s Motor Skills and Reflexes – This includes tests that measure muscle strength, note posture, evaluate abnormal movement or motions, measure muscle tone, and check general reflexes.

• Tests of Sensory Skills – This includes various means of noting pain, changes in temperature, and finer forms of sensation detection.

• Cerebellar Testing – This includes methods of noting motor control, including finger-to-nose tests and assessing changes in speech pattern.

Considering the Nature of the Injury

In addition to the tests performed above, neck and back pain specialists will take great care in noting the particular nature of the injury and incident, as this may help in the proper diagnosis of a condition. The tests will often illuminate the exact nature and severity of the injury to the spine.

Noting the Patient’s Medical History

Of course, all of the above is considered in relation to a patient’s medical history. This allows medial professionals to get a better insight into how severe or minor an injury may be, if there are risks for further injury, and so forth. The patient’s medical history is especially important for figuring out the ideal treatment for the patient as well as what treatments should be avoided.

Diagnosing Problems and Formulation Solutions

Once a full examination has been performed, a neck and back pain specialist will be able to figure out the best way to address a patient’s needs. This could mean surgical or non-surgical solutions. This will also allow medical professionals the ability to provide tips for preventing further or aggravated injuries to the back, and means of strengthening the spine and neck for better health down the road.

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For more information about your options when it comes ti addressing back pain and neck pain, be sure to contact our spinal treatment specialists today. The entire team here at Frisco Spine looks forward to your visit and helping you achieve better health and wellness.

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