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To me, this is the right way to treat with a chiro. With the MRI, the problem is known and the doc knows, and the chiro should, whether a problem can be helped with chiropractic treatment.Here is my experience and thoughts for what they are worth.
I have grade 1 spondylosis in my SI L5 joint. I went to MRI's and two surgery centers. One Dr wanted to schedule the surgery the next day. The other said I am too young for fusion surgery. I was 43 at the time. He recommended lose my gut (still working on this one) stay active and find a good chiropractor. When I sit around and do not much on the weekends my back hurts. So I try to stay active. My chiropractor has became a good friend and I see him at least once a month more if needed. I try to golf once a month some months I go 3 times.. if my back feels good I go chiropractor says it probably helps with the movement. Get a stim unit they help way more then drugs. And good inversion table for flare ups. PT and maybe a chiropractor. However I have worked with a few guys that have had the same thing you have and are way better now then before.. sorry for the long post just wanted you to know of options you might not have heard of yet.
Only chiro I’ve ever used is one recommended by my neurosurgeon.