Clearing The Air: What You Can Expect From VMA & Why It Is Important

As a personal injury attorney, providing the best possible outcome for your clients often hinges on obtaining a precise and objective diagnosis. Vertebral Motion Analysis (VMA) is a groundbreaking tool that offers detailed, real-time insights into spinal injuries—especially ligamentous damage—that traditional imaging frequently misses. This article will explore why VMA is essential in personal injury cases and how it can transform your clients’ recovery and financial settlement outcomes.

In this article, you can discover…

• How this technology transitioned from operating rooms to general practice, and why it is becoming the go-to solution for identifying injuries that are often overlooked.
• How VMA technology strengthens personal injury claims, leading to higher settlements.
• What your clients can expect during their VMA test and how soon results will be available.

Why Vertebral Motion Analysis (VMA) Is the Future of Personal Injury Diagnosis

Despite being around for years, VMA is just now gaining traction in personal injury cases. Vertebral Motion Analysis (VMA) actually originated in operating rooms, where it was used by surgeons to assess spinal stability before procedures like spinal fusions. The technology helped determine whether a fusion surgery would yield a positive outcome. It was only in the past few years that VMA began to transition out of the operating room and into general practice, where its benefits could be applied more broadly.

It took time for VMA to find its place in general medical practice, but it is now gaining recognition. The technology has even been featured on The Today Show with Dr. Nancy Snyderman, who called it the “technology of the future.”

High-profile athletes like Brett Favre and Kirk Cousins have also endorsed VMA, praising its ability to capture real-time spinal movement and pinpoint injuries. Even attorneys, such as Paul Samakow, have appeared on television discussing the advantages of VMA in personal injury cases. Today, VMA is increasingly seen as a critical tool for objectively diagnosing ligamentous injuries that previously lacked reliable testing methods.

Dr. Jonathon Pinnow is a Wisconsin chiropractor specializing in using Vertebral Motion Analysis (VMA) technology to diagnose spinal injuries that standard imaging often misses. For over a decade, Dr. Pinnow has helped personal injury attorneys ensure their clients get the accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment needed to heal fully. By addressing the root of ligamentous injuries, patients not only recover physically but also bolster their legal case for maximum financial recovery.

When your clients get the right diagnosis, it leads to the right treatment—and that means better case outcomes for everyone. If you’re ready to secure both the health and financial recovery your clients deserve, contact Evident Health today to schedule a consultation.

Health You Can See (608) 560-0799

Where Hospitals Miss The Mark: The Case For VMA In Spinal Injury Diagnosis

Hospitals typically focus on trauma care and immediate, life-threatening injuries. Since ligamentous injuries identified by VMA are not considered life-threatening, hospitals are less likely to invest in this technology. Their primary mission is to handle acute care and triage, which leaves specialized tools like VMA out of the general hospital setting.

When Is the Best Time For Your Client To Get VMA Testing?

The optimal window for VMA testing is four to six weeks after the date of the accident. This timing allows for the most accurate assessment of a ligamentous injury. However, even if your client is beyond this window, VMA can still detect injuries with a high degree of accuracy. It is important to note that most personal injury providers miss these injuries—up to 80% of the time—making VMA an essential tool for comprehensive injury diagnosis.

What To Expect During A Visit To Our Office For VMA Testing – A Step-By-Step Breakdown

1. The Initial Assessment
   1. The first step is for the patient to fill out a detailed form, either online or in the office. This multi-page document asks key questions that help us determine if VMA testing is appropriate for the patient’s condition. Once the form is reviewed and the patient is deemed a suitable candidate, we proceed with scheduling the VMA test.
2. Scheduling The Test
   1. If the form was completed online, we will review it and then schedule a convenient time for the patient to come in for testing. This step ensures that everything is in place before the patient arrives at the office.
3. Arrival And Preparation
   1. On the day of the appointment, we will guide the patient to the imaging suite, where they will prepare for the VMA test by removing any metal items and ensuring they are wearing appropriate clothing for the procedure.
4. VMA Test Procedure
   1. The test itself takes about 20 to 30 minutes. During this time, the patient will be positioned correctly, and the VMA imaging will be performed. The process involves standing and going through a range of motions while the imaging captures real-time spinal movement.
   2. After the imaging is complete, the patient will collect their personal items and be escorted to the front desk to check out. They are free to leave and continue with their day.
5. Getting Your Results
   1. The results of the VMA test are typically available within 7 to 10 days. We will notify the patient once the results are ready, or if an attorney refers the patient, we will notify the attorney directly.

Dr. Jonathon Pinnow is a Wisconsin chiropractor specializing in using Vertebral Motion Analysis (VMA) technology to diagnose spinal injuries that standard imaging often misses. For over a decade, Dr. Pinnow has helped personal injury attorneys ensure their clients get the accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment needed to heal fully. By addressing the root of ligamentous injuries, patients not only recover physically but also bolster their legal case for maximum financial recovery.

When your clients get the right diagnosis, it leads to the right treatment—and that means better case outcomes for everyone. If you’re ready to secure both the health and financial recovery your clients deserve, contact Evident Health today to schedule a consultation.

Health You Can See (608) 560-0799

Case Study: How VMA Diagnosed A Life-Changing Injury Missed By Standard Procedures

One of our patients had been living with chronic neck pain for over a decade, and despite years of care, something always seemed missing.

This patient battled through headaches and migraines, and while our treatment helped reduce the pain and frequency, it never went away. Over the years, the patient underwent countless X-rays, saw several different providers, and even had an MRI, but none of the tests revealed anything conclusive to explain the ongoing pain.

When we were eventually able to perform a VMA test, everything changed. The results revealed ligamentous instability at the C3-C4 level—a permanent injury that had been missed for years.

When she saw the image, a memory surfaced: she had fallen in her early 20s, hitting her head. At the time, she had brushed it off, thinking it was just a few days of soreness. Little did she know that fall had likely been the source of the pain she had carried with her all these years.

It was a powerful moment—finally, there was an answer. With this new diagnosis, we were able to adjust her care, and for the first time in over a decade, she started feeling real, lasting relief. The intensity of her pain decreased, and so did the frequency of her symptoms. The burden she had been carrying for so long began to lift.

Why Attorneys Trust Us For VMA: Personalized Care And Exceptional Outcomes

In Wisconsin, we are the only provider with access to VMA technology, as this patented tool is exclusively available in our office. However, what truly sets us apart goes beyond the technology—it’s the personalized care and attention both patients and attorneys receive. As a husband-and-wife-owned business, we build close relationships with everyone who walks through our doors.

Unlike large, impersonal hospitals or imaging centers, our office offers direct communication and responsive support. Patients are treated with individualized care, ensuring their needs are met every step of the way. For attorneys, our focus is on providing the precise diagnostics needed to strengthen personal injury cases. Whether it’s helping a patient find relief or assisting an attorney in securing the best possible outcome, we are committed to delivering exceptional results.

Ready To Maximize Your Client’s Recovery? Contact Us Today To Learn More.

For more information on Vertebral Motion Analysis, an initial consultation is your next best step. Get the information and legal answers you are seeking by calling (608) 560-0799 today.