When you visit a skilled chiropractor, they are often able to perform spinal adjustments and manipulation that ease some of your reported pain quickly and effectively. While realigning the spine in this way usually provides some relief, you may continue to experience discomfort. In this case, your chiropractor may seek further guidance on how to help you by sending you to an Atlanta imaging center for a series of scans. When presenting with a chiropractic issue, there are a number of tests that may be recommended to assist in diagnostics. Here are some reasons you may be asked to undergo these scans.
Identify Broken Bones and Dislocated Joints
Rule Out Internal Bleeding
Look for Disc Injuries
Utilize the Cutting-Edge Precision
EMG tests can also determine the difference between a resting and active state by evaluating the activity of muscles and nerves, highlighting any problem areas related to activity.
Imaging Improves Chiropractic Care
For many issues, a chiropractor will be able to manually evaluate your spine and perform adjustments that address the issue sufficiently. It is usually in cases of trauma, like a car accident, or prolonged pain that imaging may be used to identify and rule out particular issues. In these cases, proper diagnostics can be an important way to guide your practitioner on what is happening in the musculoskeletal system. This can indicate what specific treatments will bring about relief and help chiropractors to develop treatment plans that specifically related to your injuries.
Whether you are looking to visit a chiropractor for an initial evaluation or you have been directed to visit an Atlanta imaging center, AICA Orthopedics offers a comprehensive approach to your care. Our radiologists are able to perform and understand a number of scans, and can then share the results with chiropractors on our team. In addition to skilled chiropractors, AICA Orthopedics also has neurologists, orthopedic doctors, physical therapists, and pain management specialists in house to address any issues that are highlighted as a result of the scans.
If you are experiencing chronic pain, or have recently suffered an injury, contact AICA Orthopedics today to take advantage of our suite of diagnostic imaging services and holistic care.