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Can a doctor determine someone having a pinched nerve without having done an mri first, and would doing physical therapy be doing more damage to it?

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Dr. Stephen Daquino answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Yes: Symptoms alone can strongly suggest a "Pinched Nerve". In most cases, as long as there are no ominous signs your doctor can see, PT is safe.

Dr Rhoads and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 5/25/2017

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A member asked:

Can a doctor determine someone having a pinched nerve without having done an mri first, and would doing physical therapy be doing more damage to it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Daquino answered

Dr Rhoads and 5 doctors agreed

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