Medical Imaging Studies

Getting the right diagnosis starts with seeing what's actually happening inside the joint or in the spine to determine the cause of your pain. Our chiropractor combine a thorough physical exam with medical imaging that starts with on-site digital X-ray. This helps the doctor identify the root cause of your symptoms and build the most effective treatment plan.

On-Site Digital X-Ray

Many times, our chiropractor Dr. Neel Kumar is able to determine the root cause of your pain and make a diagnosis using the results of an X-ray taken right here in our office. Because our digital X-ray is on-site, there's no driving to an outside imaging center, no separate appointment.

Digital X-ray can reveal:

• Joint and spine misalignment, degenerative changes such as arthritis
• Indicate possible disc herniations and disc bulges.
• Show areas of the spine where nerve pressure and irritation might be the cause of pain.
• Postural changes and structural issues, such as a leg length difference.
• Fractures and bone injuries, including subtle ones a physical exam alone can miss.

Digital X-Ray systems also use less radiation than older film X-ray equipment, and the images can be enhanced and measured on-screen for a more precise diagnosis.

Advanced Medical Imaging

There are cases where more information is needed to diagnose a medical condition than X-ray alone can provide. This is particular when soft tissue such as ligaments, tendons, discs, or nerves may be involved. In these cases, our chiropractor will refer you for advanced medical imaging, which may include:

• MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging): the best option for visualizing soft tissue, ligament and tendon tears, disc herniation, cartilage loss, and nerve compression , without any radiation exposure.
• CT scan (Computed Tomography): detailed, cross-sectional views of bone, useful for complex fractures or when fine bony detail is needed.
• Sonogram (Ultrasound): real-time imaging of soft tissue, muscles, and tendons.

How Imaging Guides Your Treatment

Dr. Kumar evaluates each patient individually to determine which, if any, imaging is appropriate, not every condition requires it. When imaging is needed, it helps our team rule out non-contributing factors, confirm the true source of your pain, and focus your treatment plan on what will actually help you recover. This ensures you receive the most appropriate care to manage pain and improve function.

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