Free MRI review

Who it's for

• You've had an MRI of your low back or neck and the report mentions a herniated, bulging or degenerated disc, a pinched nerve or stenosis.
• You aren't sure what the report means, or nobody walked you through it.
• You'd like to hear about non-surgical options before deciding on injections or surgery.

What to expect

Based on what the clinic describes publicly, the review fits into the free consultation: a look at your history and exam alongside your imaging, followed by an honest answer on whether decompression makes sense for you. Call the office to ask how to bring your images and report.

1. Bring your MRI. The written report, and the images if you have them.
2. Talk through your symptoms. An MRI only means something next to how you actually feel. Many people have disc changes on an MRI with no pain at all.
3. Hear what the findings may mean. In plain language, with time for questions.
4. Discuss options. That may be decompression, another type of care, or a referral back to a medical doctor or specialist.

What it isn't

• It isn't a radiology read. The radiologist's report remains the official interpretation.
• It doesn't replace your medical doctor or surgeon.
• It isn't a commitment to start treatment.

Understanding common MRI terms

Before you come in, these pages may help: herniated disc, bulging disc, degenerative disc disease, pinched nerve and spinal stenosis. If surgery has been mentioned, see decompression vs. surgery.

This website is operated for Stapel Family Chiropractic (Springville Disc Center) in Springville, Utah. Care is provided by Dr. Gordon Stapel, DC, a licensed chiropractic physician. About this site.