|
It
should be noted that the above are basic guidelines and not hard
rules. Every person is dynamic and different. For this
reason we recommend chiropractic evaluations at a young age.
We recommend beginning these evaluations.
Of course,
if you're currently not under chiropractic care, the best time to
start is NOW!
 Because
of the structural nature of the work most chiropractic do, pictures
of the spinal column are very helpful. They allow the chiropractor
to see what’s happening inside. They’re used to determine the exact
extent of the misalignments, called subluxations, in a person’s
spine. This process of visualizing the spine enhances the
chiropractors understanding of his patients’ condition, which
results in more effective care.
In this case, a 47-year-old male, the X-Ray, a lateral neck
X-Ray, shows massive degenerative arthritis at the levels of 5, 6,
and 7. The two angles shown are particularly important. The lower
one should be 42°. In this case the patient has 11, or a 74% loss of
their cervical curve. It is not clinically surprising they have
radiating arm pain and restricted breathing/tightness in the chest.
The X-Ray reveals subluxations that have been there for about 30
years.
Usually 3 out of 4 new patients require pictures the problem area
of their spine. |
