Digital X-rays

Digital X-ray Studies 

Based on the nature of your condition as well as a number of other factors, x-ray studies of your spine or injured body part may be indicated. Doctors of Chiropractic receive over 300 hours of x-ray studies in college prior to graduating, and thus are fully trained to take radiographs and identify subtle abnormalities of the spine as well as more serious pathologies. We use state of the art digital e-rays for less exposure to radiation.

X-rays Are Safe and Provide Valuable Information

X-rays are a relatively safe and cost-effective way to view the structure and general condition of the spine. They can reveal spinal regions under high stress and expose areas of degenerative change. This can often provide additional information that are essential which correlates history with examination findings, allowing for a more accurate spinal analysis and a more individualized and effective treatment plan. X-rays are also useful in assessing the appropriateness of chiropractic care as they can help to rule out the existence of more serious pathological processes such as spinal fractures, tumors and infections which require immediate emergency medical intervention. These x-rays are sound clinical procedures. By not taking x-rays, patients are often put at a higher risk.

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