How An X-Ray Machine Works
An X-ray machine is a diagnostic device that captures images of the inside of your body. X-rays consist of light and radio waves that have a high amount of energy to pass through materials in your body. As the waves reach the film, they act as a light. Any dense materials, including bone and metal, appear white on the film, while your muscles and fat show up as different shades of gray.
X-Rays Help Diagnose Problems In The Body
When we schedule you for an X-ray, we want to look for any issues with your bones that could be causing your pain and discomfort. For instance, you may have a bone spur that's placing pressure on your surrounding soft tissue and nerves. Our chiropractor may order an X-ray to evaluate the amount of degeneration you have, which is when your bones begin to change as a result of the aging process. Often, degeneration leads to pain or discomfort. With an X-ray, it's also possible for our chiropractor to find abnormalities like scoliosis and arthritis.
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