X-Rays in Baxter MN

In Baxter an x-ray of your entire spine provides a blueprint of your spinal structure. If you only look at one region, you may be missing out one of the key elements to correcting your structure. This tells us where TO adjust and what NOT to adjust. We are one of the few facilities in the region that can perform full spine x-rays. Many doctors will take an x-ray of where the pain is located. We look outside of that region to determine if other areas may be contributing to your problem region. If the rudder of a ship is off, the front of the ship will move in the wrong direction. If your neck is out of alignment, it can be affecting your back and vise versa. More importantly, an x-ray allows the doctor to have a full clinical picture of what is going on underneath; just like listening to your heart with a stethoscope vs checking your pulse on your wrist. Knowing what is going on underneath is important, especially when dealing with your spine.

Although we do not have the equipment to conduct an MRI, we are happy to review MRI scans taken at other clinics at no charge. Dr. Hedlund in Baxter has a certificate in Spinal MRI and is trained in examining them.