Digital X-Rays in Soldotna, AK

Developed as an advanced form of taking images, digital x-rays rely on plates that register and send the picture directly to a computer. They require less radiation than traditional radiography, and can show in real time what is going on inside the body. 

That way patients don’t need to wait until the image is revealed to get their results, and doctors can use them to explore a body part easily during a treatment, providing accuracy and safety.

Due to the type of light that produces digital x-rays, the images can also be more detailed, showing the physician in charge small things that are indispensable when running a diagnosis.

At Premier Sports Medicine, Soldotna, we provide chiropractic care for people suffering with bone and joint pain. Our physicians can usually tell what is going on with a patient in a regular evaluation by testing mobility and examining the area. 

However, sometimes the source of injury can bring up suspicion that there may be something more going on with a patient’s body. If there is a harsh accident that led to pain, or if something abnormal happened during the first evaluation, checking there are no underlying issues with digital x-rays is non-negotiable, and essential for developing treatment. Dr. Brian Larson is an expert, and as a licensed physician, he can perform the radiography efficiently to gather the necessary information.

Things like a broken bone or a tumor should always be accounted for before proposing any kind of physical therapy or chiropractic care.They also can show with clarity and in real time if any covert misalignments are present, and guide the chiropractor’s hands to ensure proper pain relief.

If you started experiencing pain after an accident, and it seems to be sharper than you would expect, it’s best to run digital x-rays. It’s not always clear that a bone has been broken, especially in lesser used areas of the body and smaller structures. Dislocations should also be considered.

Other major or chronic illnesses benefit from a digital radiography prior to treatment. Here is a short list of risk factors that make digital x-rays necessary:

• Suspicion of cancer or any other major illness
• Suspected or confirmed arthritis (and other joint illnesses)
• Long standing pain that has shown no response to other treatments
• Osteoporosis
• Any kind of trauma for people over 50 (no matter how minor)
• Being over 65 years old

Sports Injuries

Getting used to certain pains and aches is quite normal for all types of athletes, going from the casual enjoyer to professional players. However the impact received by the body can often be misinterpreted or overlooked in the heat of the moment, resulting in injuries that go untreated for longer than usual.

When playing sports and exercising, people move their bodies in ways that are unusual, and the force that is used gets underestimated, adrenaline is a very powerful substance and will dull most pain while engaging in the activity. Whenever you seek chiropractic care after a sports injury, it’s best to do digital x-rays first, even if when you had the accident it didn’t feel that bad.