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 At Bellingham Spine Pain Specialists, our unique approach to the diagnosis and treatment of spine pain is founded on the principle of evidence-based medicine. Evidence-based medicine involves a rigorous methodology based on sound scientific principles. These principles include a comprehensive understanding of spine mechanics, pathology and the strengths and weaknesses of tests used for the diagnosis of causes of spine pain. This, coupled with a detailed understanding of all available treatment options, allows the experts at BSPS to determine the treatment options for each individual patient that are most likely to result in a successful resolution of pain. The evidence-based approach trades common and traditional "shot in the dark" approaches in favor of a scientifically-proven method which results in the highest attainable success rates for our patients. The physicians at BSPS have exclusively practiced evidence-based spine care long before the term "evidence-based" became a popular (and often misused) catch-phrase, and have true expertise in this field. Studies have shown that traditional imaging techniques such as X-rays, MRI, CT scans and bone scans alone often do not reveal the true structural cause or causes of spine-related pain. Instead of relying on imaging tests and physical examinations alone, we utilize the latest scientifically-proven methodologies to identify the exact structures that cause our patients' pain. This evidence-based approach results in a level of diagnostic precision that cannot be matched by other methods. This, combined with the knowledge and expertise of our physicians, results in treatment success rates that are much higher than those achieved by traditional methods. To our patients, this means having the greatest chance of being pain free. |
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