How X-Rays Can Help Your Chiropractor Provide You with the Best Possible Care

To see is to know, and not to see is to guess! This statement alone is a pillar of why all chiropractors should take full spine radiographs(and for those of you questioning this, continue to read).

Full spine x-rays are integral in ruling out pathologies and abnormalities, but that is just a small factor in why we, at Peak Potential Chiropractic, take x-rays on almost every single patient. At Peak Potential Chiropractic we practice the Gonstead Method of Chiropractic. This method of chiropractic uses a unique system of analysis and precise adjustments. This system is based on the principle that misalignments, or subluxations, in the spine can cause a variety of health problems. To accurately identify and correct these subluxations in the spine, Gonstead chiropractors use full spine x-rays as one tool (of many) to create a more specific adjustment and help you get better faster.

Full spine x-rays provide us with several key pieces of information:

• The specific location and severity of any structural shifts in the spine

• The location and severity of arthritis and degeneration

• The overall health of the spine and its surrounding structures

• The patient's unique spinal anatomy

This information is essential for providers to develop a personalized treatment plan for each individual patient. Without full spine x-rays, we would not be able to provide the same level of care.

In addition to providing diagnostic information, full spine x-rays also allow us to:

• Track and monitor the progress of an individual’s treatment

• Monitor the patient's response to adjustments

• Rule out other potential causes of the patient's symptoms

• Improve a patient’s outcome, faster

Full spine x-rays are a safe and effective way to evaluate the spine. The amount of radiation exposure from a full spine x-ray is very, VERY low. In fact, it is equivalent to the amount of radiation exposure you would receive from only a few months of natural background radiation.

If you are considering seeing a chiropractor, you can be confident that a Gonstead Chiropractor will use full spine x-rays (unless pregnant, or young pediatric patients) to provide you with the best possible care.

Here are some additional benefits of full spine x-rays:

• They can help to identify hidden spinal structural shifts that may not be visible during a physical examination.

• They can provide a baseline for comparison to track the progress of treatment. This is especially important for teenagers starting intense studying, sports, or excessive repetitive motion activities.

• They can help to rule out other potential causes of the patient's symptoms, such as fractures or tumors.

Overall, full spine x-rays are an integral part of assessing a patient. They provide us with the information we need to accurately diagnose and treat structural shifts in the spine.

If you are looking for a chiropractor who can provide you with personalized and effective care, be sure to ask if they take full spine x-rays.