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Why does a chiropractor need to take x-rays?
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October 27, 2009, 1:51 am
Filed under: Chiropractic FAQ
Filed under: Chiropractic FAQ
A chiropractor needs to take x-rays of your spine to determine several things:
1) How your bones are shaped since this can change how you get adjusted
2) How your bones have misaligned and potentially effected your nervous system
3) How to correct the misalignment that you might have
Without being able to take x-rays of your spine, you’re missing out on at least a third of the information needed to properly adjust your spine. For example, the top two bones in your neck can misalign a combined 274 different ways. Which misalignment do you have? On which side? Would you rather “think” your adjustment is correct, or “know”? Without being able to see the bones, you are just guessing.
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Do chiropractors need to check for pathology on the x-ray once they take it? ie: bone cancer
Comment by drbrett October 27, 2009 @ 2:17 amAbsolutely, the x-rays also allow the chiropractor to determine if it is safe to adjust and if you should be referred to a specialist for an additional consultation.
Comment by nmullins October 27, 2009 @ 10:39 am