A recent study looked at the MRIs of pain-free adult knees and found that 97% of the knees imaged showed abnormalities in at least one part of the knee. ![๐](https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t7d/1/16/1f44e.png)
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Imaging results do not always reflect pain. To learn more about imaging, check out the infographic attached.
![May be an image of 1 person and text that says 'SHOULDER 50% of all people above age 60 have asymptomatic rotator cuff tears. CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR X-RAY OR MRI FINDINGS? Don't panic there tear visualized on your MRI or Ultrasound. LUMBAR KNEE 85% of adults have knee arthritis that does not cause pain. Lumbar disc degeneration is present in 40% of individuals under age 30, and over 90% of those above age 50. present There is little correlation between degree of degeneration and pain. In healthy 20-22 year olds with no back pain 48% had one degenerated disc & 25% had bulging disc.'](https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/198133237_10158686987844079_756754811326115012_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-3&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=nEXdzvUF7kAAX9ljPrH&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.xx&oh=3ed1c92e34c8ecbfa8c846d9437916b0&oe=60C96B3A)
About The Author: Michael Pinckney, D.C.
Dr. Michael Pinckney founded Complete Rehabilitation in October of 2000. He, his wife Stacie and their three sons live in the area and are involved in many community based activities. Dr. Pinckney has received numerous civic awards including โThe Rotarian of the Yearโ, the LGBA Presidents Award and the 2010 West Suburban Chamber of Commerce Business Leader of the Year. Dr. Pinckneyโs educational vitae include a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and a Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine from National College of Chiropractic.
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