Have you ever been told that your MRI βdoesnβt look goodβ or that your injury is just something youβll have to live with? If so, this conversation is for you.
In our latest discussion, we sat down with Dr. Michael Auriemma, a specialist in functional sports and spine medicine, to talk about one of the biggest misconceptions in healthcareβthe idea that your MRI tells the whole story.
Dr. Mike shared eye-opening insights on why some people with βbadβ MRIs have no pain, while others with βcleanβ scans struggle daily. He also walked us through real-life cases of patients who defied the oddsβlike one individual who was told sheβd never run again after multiple knee surgeries, only to cross the finish line of a half marathon.
Key Takeaways:
βοΈ Not all injuries require surgeryβmany "tears" seen on MRIs can be rehabbed without invasive treatment.
βοΈ Imaging doesnβt always tell the full storyβpain levels donβt always match MRI findings.
βοΈ Strength training is often the missing piece in bridging the gap between injury and full recovery.
βοΈ You are more than your MRIβyour body is capable of healing and adapting more than you might think.
So, whatβs the missing piece in recovery? And how can you take control of your healing journey beyond the scan?
Donβt miss this conversationβwatch the full video below. |