What is a radiologist’s X-ray called? A skelfie! Ok, back to seriousness!
How do X-rays see inside you? Have you ever used your hands to make shadow puppets on the wall? When you put your hand up and block the light from hitting the wall, the shape is made. X-ray is the same idea. Only when we X-ray your skeleton, it creates pictures of the inside of your body. The image is made on film (or nowadays processed digitally for our perusal on a computer screen!).
X-rays are like light rays, only they can pass through more structures. You can see bones so clearly because energy is blocked by bones. X-rays use “electromagnetic waves” radiation with wavelengths ranging from 0.01 to 10 nanometers. The images show the parts of your body on a spectrum of different shades of black and white because different tissues absorb different amounts of the radiation. The calcium in your bones makes them look white, while fat and other soft tissues absorb less radiation, making them look grey. Your lungs look black because air absorbs the least amount of radiation.
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1. Be Heard and
Understood
Sit down with one of our doctors to discuss your health, your concerns, and your vision for the future.
2. Learn the Underlying Cause of Your Problem
Our doctors use the most advanced science and technology in spinal biomechanics to understand and explain your condition.
3. Get a Customized Spinal Rejuvenation Program
If accepted as a practice member, our Chiropractic BioPhysics approach allows us to tailor care to your specific condition.
4. Regain Confidence in Your Body
Use this new, stronger structure to live a life free of limitations, knowing your body is able to function at its full potential.
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brendan stretch2024-03-06Andrew was greatMichael gilroy2024-02-13I came to healing hands in june 2023, with alot of back pain & sciatica issues, i had my evaluation, Dr Nichole & her caring staff along with Dr laura came up with a plan for me, after my first 2 months there i do feel i was getting some relief, my xrays showed improvement in my spine , my adjustments had me waliking out the door feeling great , BUT i was battling a hip issue ( which since iv’e had surgery on ) so alot of the time i couldnt do the all exercises that were in my program due to my hip pain, so i didn’t reap all the benifits from the program that i could have, Dr Nichole and her entire staff are caring professionals and do there best to relieve your pain. Thanks MikeDale Giampapa2024-02-12One month ago I met Dr Laura and her team. Dr Laura examined , took pictures of my posture and X-rays of my damaged back .( I was embarrassed with my posture pics and in severe pain not allowing me to walk or do anything without the pain traveling down to my legs ) Dr Laura , ONLY Dr in over 5 years ( I had two MRI , X-rays & 3 Drs (who couldn’t and wouldn’t tell me the truth about my back other than two of the Drs wanting to do surgery ) Dr Laura not only told me the truth but showed me everything that was causing the pain and how damaged my back was ) The Entire team of Dr Bonner , Dr Laura Casey & Andrew are amazing and help you 100% whatever you need when you are having your treatments . Three weeks into my program, I have seen tremendous progress slowly and I know it will take some time . All of them are highly professional in what they do & I put my TRUST into Dr Laura to get me back to where I can once again live my normal life hopefully without the pain I have endured over the last 5 years Healing Hands with their great team will make sure in every way they can to solve your pain issues . Dale GiampapaKelly Zuzic2024-02-09I started coming to Healing Hands when I was at a really low point physically. Dr. Laura and Dr. Nicole are amazing at making me feel comfortable and knowing exactly what I need to make me feel better!Arizona Dimon2024-01-31I have nothing but amazing things to say about Dr Nicole and her team. Especially Dr Laura . I came to healing hands with multiple back issues that eventually led to significant sciatica from a disk injury . Little did I know , these back issues , or , “ subluxations “ were the leading culprit behind my injury. I hurt my back so often that this time I felt helpless. I couldn’t sit , lay down flat , walk for a long period of time , etc . I am 2 months into my treatment plan and I feel better than before . Dr Laura has been there for me every step of the way . I cant put into words how grateful I am. My favorite thing about this practice is that they use therapeutic techniques to focus on the cause of injury - rather than going in , getting adjusted and leaving . I’d like to add how flexible they are in terms of making an appointment . I’m never in there more than 40 minutes . And Although they are not your typical chiropractic office, (having rotating stations for each patients needs ) they treat everyone with the same level of care and attention as they do for me .Rae Ann Palermo2024-01-30My journey into chiropractic care started in 2015. I was an over 60 female about to start a very physical job after years of a leisurely existence. Dr. Nicole and her teams over the years have corrected my problems, helped and encouraged me to maintain my health care needs and done so in a warm and caring manner. Chiropractic has been a huge influence on my general health and happiness. Thank you to everyone at Healing Hands!Kelly Vaughan2024-01-26A great place!
Amazing X-ray Facts
- X-rays were discovered by Wilhelm Roentgen in 1895. He was a a German physicist. A few weeks after his initial discovery, physicians were using X-ray to detect foreign objects in bodies, some of the earliest things being gunshot wounds and bone fractures.
- X-rays were used to be able to see the double helix structure of DNA back in the 1950’s. The person who made this discovery died before receiving the Nobel Prize and advancing the understanding of the human body and its most basic constituents.
- X-rays are also used in the treatments of tuberculosis, lung diagnoses, and cancer treatments. They have been used in space to capture objects in our solar system. They have also been used to capture original art sketches and fossils.
The “x” in X-ray stands for “unknown.” We still call them X-rays even though we know what it stands for today. It implies mystery for whatever we are capturing. - X-rays, composed of ionizing radiation, may cause minor damage to the cells in your body and have a small risk. Large doses, however, may cause your cells to become cancerous. A very low dose X-ray, such as a cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and pelvic series taken by a chiropractor, has a tiny risk.
- Chiropractors take your health history into consideration when determining whether they are necessary or if you fall into a high risk category. These days, X-ray technology emits a very low amount of radiation, similar to the amount from your cell phone in a day.
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Why Are X-Rays So Important to Chiropractors?
Analysis
Chiropractors will use X-rays as a way to get a better idea of a patient’s condition or injury. When a chiropractor takes X-rays, they can also look much deeper at the patient’s health history.
Taking A Deeper Look
An X-ray can give a chiropractor a sort of “X-ray vision,” if you will, to see something s/he otherwise wouldn’t with the naked eye, some of these being spinal tumors or lesions. This can be extremely important if the patient has a condition that needs to be addressed before an adjustment. For example, a person who has multiple myeloma may not be adjusted in the areas of the cancer. This cancer is well known for eating bone, often found in the spine. With a progressed case, there may be spinal segments missing and parts of the cord exposed. In this case, it would be wise not to have a set of X-rays before giving care. In other words, X-ray could ultimately protect and encourage a patient’s health while also helping to generate a better treatment outcome.
What is Commonly Detected Through X-rays?
- Bone misalignment or subluxation
- Bone-density issues
- Bone spurs
- Broken bone, separation, or dislocations
- Disc height and degeneration
- Tumors and cancers
- Narrowing joint spaces
- Scarring
- Scoliosis
When are X-rays Required?
X-rays may not be required for every patient, especially if the patient is under the age of four, but here are some factors that would warrant using X-rays and be advantageous for the chiropractor.
- Significant or new injury
- Someone over the age of 65
- Tumors or cancer suspected
- Risk for osteoporosis
- Spinal instability is suspected
- The presence of chronic pain that is not getting better with treatment
Generally, X-rays help guide the chiropractor in making more informed treatment decisions. Taking X-rays removes the guesswork and makes it better for the patient to have streamlined care based on their individual needs. If a patient is experiencing any of the things above, it is best to have tangible outcomes to provide a swift diagnosis.