{"id":459,"date":"2022-05-29T09:51:57","date_gmt":"2022-05-29T09:51:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/?p=459"},"modified":"2022-05-29T09:52:02","modified_gmt":"2022-05-29T09:52:02","slug":"do-i-need-an-x-ray-before-i-see-a-chiropractor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/do-i-need-an-x-ray-before-i-see-a-chiropractor\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I Need An X-ray Before I See A Chiropractor?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In Short No, X-Rays are not necessary to get before seeing a chiropractor. This is because <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/about\">our team<\/a> of chiropractors perform an assessment which includes a thorough history, orthopaedic testing and mobility stress tests to ensure that there are no significant red flags that may justify the need for an X-Ray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Indications for an X-ray Include<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>To diagnose recent trauma which may have been a cause of fracture or dislocation at any age and anyone over the age of 50 who has suffered from a minor fall or slip with uncommon pain.<\/li><li>Diagnose degeneration\/arthritic conditions or structural changes that may be causing pain and restriction.<\/li><li>To see changes with spinal deformities over time to ensure they are not getting worse such as scoliosis\/kyphosis or other spinal degenerative changes.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>X-rays are a great tool to help guide a particular treatment that is needed for the patients success. 8 times out of 10 it is likely that with or without X-rays the chiropractors treatment will not change and this will be based on patients goals and what they have assessed on examination. <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/westmeadows\">Our team<\/a> of chiropractors are able to refer out for any X-rays that are indicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contraindications for an X-ray<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>To identify problems with soft tissues. Unfortunately X-rays can only visualise issues related to bones and joints and not with muscular problems.<\/li><li>To find out whether or not areas of no concern have problems.<\/li><li>If the patient is pregnant<\/li><li>X-ray referrals without any clinical evidence or reasoning<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is common that with most general complaints not to need X-rays. Also with the initial assessment our practitioners find that with most patients they will have certain anomalies where things dont add up before a referral is needed for an X-ray. The reason why chiropractors and other allied health professionals don&#8217;t send patients out readily for X-rays is because of the exposure to radiation and it is best to avoid it if possible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out more about other ways of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/chiropractic-for-self-care\/\">self care<\/a>\u00a0or wanting to know more about what <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/broadmeadows\">our clinic<\/a> has to offer you can visit us @\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/\">https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are someone who is suffering from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/headaches\">headaches<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/neck-pain\">neck pain<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/can-chiropractors-help-with-back-pain\/\">low back pain<\/a>\u00a0and don\u2019t know where to start, or wondering what to expect on your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/what-to-expect-on-your-first-chiropractic-visit\/\">first chiropractor visit<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/about\">our team<\/a>\u00a0of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/broadmeadows\">chiropractors<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/massage-myotherapy\">remedial massage therapists<\/a>\u00a0are more than happy to help you get back on track. You can always\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/contact\">contact us<\/a>\u00a0or book online @\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/book-now\">https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/book-now<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"854\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?resize=427%2C180&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"TMClogo.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?w=854&amp;ssl=1 854w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?resize=768%2C324&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/\">themelbournechiropractor.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Short No, X-Rays are not necessary to get before seeing a chiropractor. This is because our team of chiropractors perform an assessment which includes a thorough history, orthopaedic testing and mobility stress tests to ensure that there are no significant red flags that may justify the need for an X-Ray. 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