Digital Spinal Analysis (DSA) is the first clinically accepted test to measure spinal function. This is a revolutionary diagnostic tool that shows which standard imaging techniques, such as X-rays and MRI, cannot. DSA is a very accurate test that measures the strength, mobility and balance of all elements of the muscle components of the spine. This gives the doctor a complete and accurate functional profile of the spine of the patient.
Why DSA?
Back pain is usually associated with a lack of proper spinal function. This is due to the fact that the spine can not cope with the "load" of an active lifestyle. Effective back pain treatment begins with an accurate diagnosis of the cause of back pain. Therefore, a complete functional test of the spine is needed, in addition to studying the anatomy of the spine. This is where DSA becomes extremely important.
To draw a parallel from our daily life, consider testing performed for a heart problem — a stress test is performed in addition to other anatomical tests that show the structure of the heart — therefore the root cause of the heart problem or in the case of the eye is diagnosed, in addition to the anatomical tests vision test for accurate diagnosis and treatment of problems. In both examples, the function is just as important as structural problems.
How is DSA more effective than other forms of diagnosis?
Published medical studies clearly show that MRI and X-rays do not give a clear diagnosis of the cause of back pain in 85% of cases. This means that 85% of people do not understand why their backs hurt. The reason for this misdiagnosis is the use of structural testing instead of functional testing. X-rays and MRI can only identify structural changes in the spine and, thus, cannot identify the actual cause of the problem. It is logical that treatment based on such a diagnosis provides only short-term symptomatic relief.
Unlike traditional anatomical diagnosis of the spine, DSA provides a thorough and accurate diagnosis of functional deficiencies based on bio-reports. This bio-feedback can be compared with the feedback of the stress test of the heart. DSA checks your spine based on 21 different diagnostic parameters. A report on what the test generates allows our specially trained spinal counselors to identify the root cause of back pain and develop a patient treatment protocol.
What is the diagnostic process?
Clinical evaluation
The process begins with a thorough consultation with one of our spine counselors, where a detailed medical history is taken for complete understanding.
DSA
The consultation is followed by a digital control diagnostic test called Digital Spine Analysis. This test determines the functional ability of the patient's spine, including strength, flexibility and balance of all its muscle components.
Diagnosis of heart disease
The results of this test are used to diagnose the condition of the patient’s spinal column and determine the root cause of the pain or discomfort that the patient is experiencing. Finally, a targeted treatment program is developed based on both the initial consultation and the test results. This program is very specific to the patient's spinal deficiencies and helps to reverse the cause and provide a permanent solution to their back pain.
