If you are experiencing more than a minimal amount of pain, there is a possibility that your doctor will want to run x-ray scans to analyze why you may be feeling pain in your body. This is especially true with back pain, as it may be a good idea to review imaging on your spinal disks in the area where you are experiencing pain. Today, we spoke with Dr. Janine Abramian, DC, our doctor who works on a lien with Morovati Wellness Center in La Canada, California, on the topic of x-rays. Watch the video here, and follow along for more:
Dr. Abramian spoke with us about specifically taking x-rays of the cervical spine. She explained that when doing cervical spine x-rays, she always likes to do the flexion and extension views (in comparison to the nerve lateral views), as in those images you can see if there’s movement of one vertebra in relation to another. She explains that this will indicate if a patient has ligament laxity. If they have this, according to Dr. Abramian, means that they will need more time to heal than the average person, so she will have to alter her treatment plan, be careful with her manipulations, and give them the time to heal.
If you’ve been injured in an accident or if you are experiencing either consistent or stronger than normal back pain, you should speak with Dr. Abramian in the La Canada area or any of our doctors who work on a lien basis. Click here to find one in your area. Your doctor will let you know if taking an x-ray of your spine is the right treatment method for you and provide you with the care you need to recover from your injury.
