September 29, 2011
Chiropractic and XRays
Chiropractor wants to x-ray me before he see's me. Why? I just woke up with a sore back, nothing bad happened.
X-rays and Chiropractors. My philosophy is take a great history and do a focused examination. Then decide if the patient needs to be exposed to x-radiation. Most of the patients that come to our office never need x-rays. Most get incredible results and save themselves money and exposure to radiation.
I've heard it before you wouldn't want a mechanic to work on your car without looking under the hood. Nice saying but you are not a car. Doctors are trained to take a history and an exam, then decide what test, if any, need to be ordered. If we decide you need to be x-rayed we order them. We have ordering privileges at PCRMC, St. Johns, andRolla Radiology. The x-ray units at these facilities are high frequency units that use much less radiation than any small unit in a small chiropractic office. The x-rays are then read by a Medical doctor that specializes in radiology. The pictures or films then show up immediately on our office computers where we can look at them with you and your family.
Doing x-rays this way is the best way. You are exposed to less radiation. The films are read by an MD. Your MD can see them on their systems. If you need a referral you won't have to be x-rayed a second time. You are confident in your diagnosis. This makes for happy patients with healthy back and wallets.
The real reason most Chiropractic offices order x-rays are for financial gain. They are great money makers if you make every person get them. Its wrong. Patients don't need blood work, MRI's, PET scans, Ultra sounds, exploratory surgery, or x-rays every time they see a doctor. They need the doctors ear, the doctors attention. It's what is wrong with our broken down health system, the dollar comes before the patient.
If your back is hurting and you want to get better give us a try.
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Dr. David J. Moreland
Dr. David J. Moreland, DC, CCSP, has provided chiropractic care to patients in Rolla and the surrounding communities for more than 30 years. He is Board Certified by the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (ACBSP) and has advanced training in the evaluation and conservative treatment of sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions. Dr. Moreland provides individualized chiropractic care using a variety of techniques, including hands-on chiropractic adjusting, Activator methods, and Cox Flexion-Distraction for appropriate patients with lower back pain, disc-related conditions, and sciatica. A Rolla native, Dr. Moreland believes treatment should be based on each patient's history, examination findings, condition, age, activity level, and individual preferences. His goal is to provide appropriate conservative care while recognizing when additional medical evaluation or referral may be necessary.