22 - Exploring the Complex Puzzle of Back Pain: Why MRIs Aren’t Always Enough and What Comes Next

22 - Exploring the Complex Puzzle of Back Pain: Why MRIs Aren’t Always Enough and What Comes Next

Sam Frentzas
Published on: 20/08/2026

Sam Frentzas interviews Dr. Patrick Roth on diagnosing back pain beyond MRI, using SPECT scans, flexion-extension X-rays, and a three-tier pain framework. He stresses thorough evaluation, avoiding treatment bias, and AI’s potential in care.

Chronic Back Pain Diagnosis StrategiesLimitations of MRI for Spine PainSPECT Scan for Spinal InflammationMultidisciplinary Back Pain ManagementObjective Causation in Spine Injury Claims