Did you know that MRI’s are the gold standard in the medical field but they often show many normal aging false positives? Just because the written report states “X,Y,Z” it does not necessarily mean that it is the reason for your current pain complaint. Just like a car you might have a scratch on the door but does that effect the overall performance of the vehicle? These tests need to be confirmed with a follow-up hands on mechanical evaluation by a skilled orthopod or physical therapist! If the mechanical evaluation and MRI match then one has a true confirmed diagnosis.