#mechanicaldiagnosis

[daviddavi09]

2014 Study Shows Steroid Injection Plus MDT Reduce Need for Lumbar Disc Surgery Pt Pro Talk Podcast

In this video, we discuss the clinical impact of two spinal injections on patients with radicular symptoms. Initially classified as peripheralizers, nearly 50% of patients transitioned to centralizers after the second injection, suggesting reduced inflammation allowed for improved mechanical movement and pain centralization. About 16% experienced complete pain relief, indicating a primarily chemical inflammation that resolved with the injections alone. Another 15% continued to peripheralize with movement but had significantly less pain—enough that surgical intervention was no longer considered necessary. This highlights how inflammation management can open the door for effective mechanical treatment strategies.

[daviddavi09]

2014 Study Shows Steroid Injection Plus MDT Reduce Need for Lumbar Disc Surgery Pt Pro Talk Podcast

In this video, we discuss the clinical impact of two spinal injections on patients with radicular symptoms. Initially classified as peripheralizers, nearly 50% of patients transitioned to centralizers after the second injection, suggesting reduced inflammation allowed for improved mechanical movement and pain centralization. About 16% experienced complete pain relief, indicating a primarily chemical inflammation that resolved with the injections alone. Another 15% continued to peripheralize with movement but had significantly less pain—enough that surgical intervention was no longer considered necessary. This highlights how inflammation management can open the door for effective mechanical treatment strategies.

[joelekm]

Ep. 142 | Resolving Non-Cardiac Chest Pain with Corrective Exercises | Dr. Vikas Agarwal Explains

“Mechanical pain and mechanical concepts don't exist in the practice of medicine.” Dr. Vikas Agarwal In Episode 142, we have the pleasure of hosting Dr. Vikas Agarwal, MD, Cert. MDT, FACP, an internal medicine physician who has revolutionized primary care by integrating the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT). Dr. Agarwal discusses his innovative approach to resolving non-cardiac chest pain and various other medical conditions through corrective exercises, highlighting the mechanical causes behind ailments such as peripheral polyneuropathy, sinus issues, and abdominal pain. Tune in to learn about his recent publication in the Annals of Internal Medicine and discover how mechanical diagnosis and therapy can transform pain management in primary care.