Why X rays are Critical for Low Back Pain Relief | Chiropractor for Low Back Pain in Lincoln, NE
Hello, I’m Dr. Davidson from Novo Chiropractic Lincoln. As diagnostic snobs, our mission is to help you understand the root cause of your health issues, specifically low back pain, and we rely heavily on X-rays to do so. The adage “To see is to know, to not see is to guess,” drives our commitment to using X-rays because we never want to guess when it comes to your health.
The Critical Role of X-rays in Diagnosis
X-rays are essential for us to look inside your body and understand how it’s functioning in very specific areas, like addressing symptoms of low back pain. Consider this: you wouldn’t want a surgeon to operate on your brain without an MRI or a chiropractor to adjust your spine without visualizing it first. My personal story highlights this importance. My grandfather was treated repeatedly for low back pain based solely on symptoms. It wasn’t until a chiropractor conducted digital X-rays that they discovered he had two aortic aneurysms, not just muscular issues. This critical finding shifted his treatment from standard chiropractic adjustments to necessary surgery, saving his life.
What We Look for in X-rays
- Anatomy and Structural Abnormalities: X-rays allow us to see if there are any structural abnormalities or growth issues that might be the underlying cause of your symptoms.
- Degeneration: Like checking under the hood of your car for rust, X-rays show us how much degeneration is occurring in your spine, helping us understand the extent of the problem and how we might address it.
- Misalignments (Biomechanical Pathology): We look for what we call biomechanical lesions or subluxations—joints that are out of alignment. Misaligned joints, like unaligned car tires, can cause problems in motion and increase wear and tear.
Safety and Accuracy of X-rays
There is concern about the safety of X-rays due to radiation exposure. However, research indicates that significant damage from radiation in chiropractic settings is extremely unlikely. For example, it would take 55 neck X-rays in one session to cause any radiation damage, a scenario never encountered in practice. Our advanced digital X-ray technology and AI-driven software analyze your spine down to the millimeter, ensuring precise adjustments without risk.
How X-rays Influence Treatment Plans
Our treatment plans are based on two things: your goals and our findings from X-rays. These images provide objective data that informs how we adjust your treatment over time. They allow us to track your progress accurately, ensuring we are addressing the real issues, not just the symptoms.
If you have any questions about how X-rays can help diagnose and treat your back pain, or if you have concerns about a loved one’s health, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We are here to ensure your treatment is based on a precise understanding of your body’s needs, aligning with our commitment to treat the cause, not just the symptoms.
