Unknown Structural Issues While an MRI provides definitive information about structural issues in the back, it is not necessary for treating low back pain with acupuncture. When available, MRI results ...

for L5, and 1.29 (95% CI 0.97–1.72) for S1 nerve root impingement. An overall clinical evaluation, concluding on the level and side of the radiculopathy was also performed, and receiver ...

The study was performed as part of a multicentre randomised controlled trial on the treatment effect of ... and a high pre-test probability of nerve root impingement. MRI or CT was used to ...