My Doctor Says I Have The Spine Of An 80 Year Old…Now What?

Have you found yourself dreading your next doctor’s visit because you know you’re going to get an earful of all the things that are wrong with your health? Trust me when I say, “You’re not alone.”

A common thread of discussion that is going on within HealthFit is the disassociation between day-to-day experiences and healthcare imagery, such as x-rays and MRI’s. Simply put, many of our patients are told by their doctors that according to their x-rays and MRIs, something ‘looks’ way worse than it actually is.  

X-Rays And MRI’s Are Not Enough To Tell Your Story

With the growing pool of information easily provided at your finger tips via online sources, the reliability of content and expertise starts to get muddled. Credibility becomes questioned when health professionals recommend how to treat a specific symptom or condition, but the patient is refusing the service because they have a friend that tried something different and it provided them the relief they were looking for. This is a similar challenge we face as a Physical Therapy and Chiropractic facility as other doctors are suggesting a certain type of treatment to target just one part of a diagnosis without considering different approaches that could identify underlying issues and root cause of their various symptoms. 

An x-ray or MRI will convey a singular layer of information, and to base the entire diagnosis off of one image is not enough for you to lose hope. When imaging like x-rays and MRI’s detect some kind of disease within the body, other tests are done to verify the findings, so why doesn’t the same procedure occur when diagnosing cases related to physical therapy and chiropractic care? 

1-On-1 Treatment Dedicated To Your Health 

If you have been told by your doctor or any other health professional, “You’ll never be able to run with knees like that,” “Don’t do any activity for the next 3-6 months to heal,” or even “You have the spine of an 80 year old,” HealthFit is here to reassure you to not worry.

One opinion should not dictate your potential for wellness, and that is where HealthFit differs from other healthcare clinics.

Upon entering our space and being greeted by our front desk personnel, you might notice Coach Allister working out with a personal training client while Dr. Daphne is going over some physical therapy exercises with a patient, at the same time Dr. Job is showing a chiropractic patient how exercise reinforces the benefits that come from receiving a chiro adjustment. The great thing about our health professionals is that they all come from different health backgrounds, and if one is not able to find a suitable solution for you, they have each other to rely on and share their knowledge and advice in order to help you reach your health goals.

Don’t let the opinion of one doctor deter you from the actual truth. Here at HealthFit, you have access to a team of doctors that are ready to help you get back to a mobile and active lifestyle. All of our healthcare professionals work together closely and quite frequently to discuss new treatment methods, improvements in exercise execution, and suggestions in how to treat complicated issues.

Having an imaging done, like an x-ray and MRI, is a great source of information however it should not be the only source of information to diagnose a condition. When you receive 1-On-1 care at Healthfit, we go over all the possible reasons as to why your body is exhibiting the symptoms and what could be causing you discomfort. We utilize the HealthFit System to create an indivualized treatment plan that will help you improve through the different stages of rehabilitation. That is why our health professionals prioritize working with you 1-On-1, and dedicate their time to identify all the underlying issues that could be stopping you from living a pain free life. 

Biohacking Your Health With Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

If getting collaborative help from a physical therapist, a chiropractor, and a personal trainer still wasn’t enough, we also have the recovery boosting benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). HBOT has been a game changer for many of our patients dealing with symptoms like inflammation, daily fatigue, mental fog, and other various issues. HBOT has been known to make an impact in the health of individuals like arthritis and degenerative disc disease, and we have been receiving great feedback about their overall wellness. The great thing about HBOT is some diagnosis require to be treated from the inside out, and HBOT does just that. 

How often do you hear from your doctor that certain tissues in your body will never heal again? 

First off, that’s a horrible thing to be told, but the great thing about HBOT is that it provides your body with an additional allowance of oxygen to promote healing. Our bodies normally consume a about 20% of oxygen with each breath, but by combining pure oxygen and pressure within our HBOT chamber, that allows more energy to be utilized by your organs. HBOT has given our health professionals an additional approach in treating chronic conditions. This means that we are able to look at your condition through an optimistic view point to help you reach your health goals.  

There Is Still Hope

Every condition does have a method for treatment, but not every condition can be treated. There are some diagnosis and conditions that cannot be solved through physical therapy or chiropractic care alone. But that’s ok! We can try different approaches, and determine what is the best method to helping you heal, in order to live a mobile and active life. It’s ok to get a second, third, or even a fourth opinion on what is the best way to help you live a better quality of life. You may not always receive the answer you want, but at least you know you have options. 

Do some of the health professionals at HealthFit run into complicated issues with cases? Yes.

Do they panic or make a big deal about not having a solution right away? No.

Why?

It’s because we all have each other’s back, and will work together to solve any issues that come our way. When you enter an environment that is as supportive as ours, we can almost guarantee that you won’t find better help elsewhere. 

So next time you’re told, “You have the spine of an 80 year old,” speak with one of our health professionals and discover why our 80 year olds have the best spines in the community