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Podcast: Finally Fearless with Dr. Mel
Episode: E1: Why Your Xray (Probably) Doesn't Matter
Description: One of the most frustrating things I encounter as a physical therapist is when a client/prospective client receives an imaging report (xray, MRI, CT scan) and is basically scared to move due to the "findings." There is a TON of fear mongering going on in the medical profession, for what reasons I'm still unsure. We are told never squat if you have "bone on bone" arthritis, never do crunches if you have a herniated disc, never move in ways your body was intended.Â
But why is this probably awful "advice?" Why might these diagnoses and reports b...