After this a specific treatment program can be designed specifically for the patient. X-rays are a form of energy related to radio waves and sunshine. The shadow cast onto special film reveals internal structures of the body. These pictures can reveal fractures, bone diseases and joint degeneration. They can later serve as documentation of your progress.
Special care is taken to reduce X-ray exposure.
This is done by using ultra-sensitive films and shielding sensitive body parts. It is beneficial to have an exact visual record of your spine in a weight-bearing position. Chiropractic patients are shown these images at the report of findings. X-rays and other types of imaging provide information for both you and your chiropractor. In the words of the New Zealand government s inquiry, chiropractic care is remarkably safe.