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WHY DO CHIROPRACTORS USE X-RAYS?
| Rather than lying down, we want X-ray views showing your body in a weight-bearing position. |
| Wilhelm Roentgen won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1901 for the discovery of the X-ray. |
Taking an X-ray Image
Interestingly, X-rays were discovered soon after the first chiropractic
adjustment in 1895. Wilhelm Roentgen, a German physics
professor, was experimenting with cathode ray tubes and
discovered that an object across the room began to glow. Much to
his surprise, when he placed his hand between the tube and the
glowing barium screen, he was able to see the bones of his hand.
adjustment in 1895. Wilhelm Roentgen, a German physics
professor, was experimenting with cathode ray tubes and
discovered that an object across the room began to glow. Much to
his surprise, when he placed his hand between the tube and the
glowing barium screen, he was able to see the bones of his hand.
Rather than lying down, we want X-ray views showing your body
in a weight-bearing position while your postural muscles are
doing their job.
in a weight-bearing position while your postural muscles are
doing their job.
Both visible light and X-rays consist of photon particles conveyed
over electromagnetic energy. When carefully controlled, this
energy can be used to reveal the internal structure of the body.
We find these pictures quite helpful in:
over electromagnetic energy. When carefully controlled, this
energy can be used to reveal the internal structure of the body.
We find these pictures quite helpful in:
- Providing a structural record of your spine
- Ruling out cancer, disease or other pathologies
- Locating fractures or other signs of trauma
- Identifying evidence of long term spinal decay
- Confirming other examination findings
- We take only the most necessary views
- Use the most up to date equipment
- Intensification screens reduce energy used
- Filtration removes unneeded frequencies
- Collimation narrows the energy beam
- Sensitive films shorten exposure time
- Shielding protects sensitive body parts
- Regular equipment inspection and licensing
From those crude beginnings over a century ago, both chiropractic
and X-ray imaging have come a long way. Today, the chiropractic
profession is a leader in the reduction of X-ray exposure and
patient safety.
and X-ray imaging have come a long way. Today, the chiropractic
profession is a leader in the reduction of X-ray exposure and
patient safety.
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