Understanding the Role of X-rays in Diagnosing Spinal Conditions
When you visit a spine specialist with complaints of back pain, neck stiffness, or radiating leg pain, the diagnostic journey often begins with a simple, foundational tool: the X-ray.1 While modern medicine offers advanced imaging like MRI and CT scans, the humble X-ray remains an indispensable first step in clinical practice. For patients visiting Dr. […]