Why X-Rays Are Important For Chiropractic Treatment
Dr. Dana • November 30, 2020
X-rays and chiropractic care have been around for as long as each other. History records that spinal x-rays, were among the earliest application of x-rays radiation and imaging. Today, x-rays and chiropractic care remain as intertwined as ever.
Chiropractors use x-rays as a standard of care in two ways
- A Diagnostic Tool
X-rays reveal so much that your chiropractor can use to diagnose the underlying cause of your spinal and posture issues. If you have a fractured bone, the x-rays will reveal as much. The images will also reveal pathology issues, including infections, and tumors.
Your chiropractor will also easily identify anomalies such as spina bifida, block vertebrae, and facet tropism. Metabolic issues such as rheumatoid arthritis and Otto's pelvis, as well as developmental issues such as congenital hip dislocation and slipped capital femoral epiphysis, will be revealed in the x-ray images. The same goes for postural distortions, segmental malpositions, leg length inequalities, and other biomechanics concerns.
Growing into a certain posture, getting injured while at the gym or engaging in sports activity, or getting injured in a motor accident can lead to any number of the highlighted issues. These issues can cause you pain and distort your posture over the long run. Chiropractors use x-ray imaging to pin-point the exact problem area. - Guiding Chiropractic Care
Only with an accurate diagnosis can a chiropractor develop a plan to restore you to optimal health. Chiropractors take listings or measurements, which serve as the line-of-drive for adjustments. A listing will show the direction and extent of your spinal misalignment. It will help your chiropractor gauge just how much, and in which direction they should direct their manipulations.
X-rays also help your chiropractor to give you a more educated estimation of how long you may require chiropractic care. How much your spinal discs have narrowed, and other indicators of spinal degeneration, as revealed by x-ray images, can help your chiropractor to determine just how bad the problem is and for long you have had it, even if you have only just started noticing the symptoms. Based on this assessment, the chiropractor can gauge, with some degree of certainty, how many chiropractic sessions you may require for the best outcome.
Not for Everyone
Must you get x-rays when you go in to see your chiropractor? No. Whether or not you require x-rays is an informed decision that your chiropractor, often in collaboration with other health service providers such as your primary physician, will come to after your initial consultation and examination. The chiropractor will do some preliminary checks and if the x-rays are necessary, explain why that’s the case.
X-Rays with Chiropractors at Advanced Physicians
Advanced physicians are home to expertly skilled and experienced x-ray imaging technicians and chiropractors, working as a team to deliver to you the best quality of care. That both specialists are in-house means there will be a seamless collaboration between them, ensuring that there are no delays with your treatment.
The tech will carry out the x-ray imaging for proper bone and spinal assessment. The chiropractor will assess the images and, based on the findings, tailor a chiropractic care treatment that is just right for you. The plan will help with pain alleviation, restoring and improving mobility, and restoring posture, as may apply to your unique circumstances.
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