We’re proud to offer digital x-rays right in our chiropractic office in Columbia.
Getting an x-ray of your spine gives us an extremely detailed look at what’s going on with your spine. Many times, this can help us confirm the diagnosis and give us confidence in the right treatment plan to help getting you back to optimal health.
If you’ve been experiencing back pain, neck pain, or headaches, or other discomforts, a spinal x-ray can help us identify the cause and give us a clear path for treatment.
Find The Root Cause
Get to the bottom of what’s causing your pain and discomfort so we can build a plan to get you feeling great again.
Custom Care Plan
We’ll help build you a plan of action to get your pain under control and getting you and your body feeling 100%.
Preventative Care
If needed, we’ll establish preventative measures to keep your problem from coming back so you can stay healthy.
Chiropractors work to keep a body in alignment so your body can function normally without pain. They are experts in recognizing the source of a problem and building short and long term solutions. If you’re experiencing pain, book your appointment today!
X-Ray Images of Your Spine in Columbia
Many people in Columbiaexperience major pain relief with chiropractic care. Using our gentle adjusting techniques, which are many times guided by x-ray imaging, we can help you escape pain and get back to feeling great again. Book an appointment now to schedule a time with our team and say goodbye to pain for good.
An x-ray is a diagnostic test that uses electromagnetic waves to create pictures of the inside of the body. This type of x-ray is called a digital x-ray. A digital x-ray uses a computer to create the x-ray image, which can be stored on a computer.
A digital x-ray is different from a traditional x-ray because it:
Is more clear and detailed
Uses less radiation
Can be stored on a computer
Provides images quickly
Why Get a Spine X-Ray?
A spinal x-ray can give our chiropractor in Columbia important information about your spine. The imaging can help diagnose problems with your bones, joints, and discs. A spinal x-ray can also help find problems with the ligaments, muscles, and other soft tissues in your back that are tougher to diagnose without the images.
It is not always necessary to have an x-ray. In some cases, your symptoms, a physical exam, and your medical history will be enough for our chiropractor in Columbia to come to a diagnosis. In other cases, we may recommend an x-ray or other imaging tests to get more information about your condition before beginning treatment.
We would only recommend an x-ray if we felt it was medically necessary to help with diagnosis and guide us with treatment options. X-rays do expose you to radiation, so it’s best to only use this course of action if it’s deemed necessary.
What to Expect When Getting a Spinal X-Ray
If it’s decided that a spinal x-ray would be beneficial, one of our team members will take you to the x-ray room in our office. You will be asked to remove any jewelry or other objects that might effect the imaging. You’ll be positioned with the x-ray machine and our team member will step out of the room to snap the image. We may take multiple images from different angles to make sure we have the best outcome. You may be asked to hold your breath at certain points during the x-ray to prevent movement that could blur the image.
Usually taking x-rays only take a few minutes. Once we are done grabbing the images, we will be able to review them on our computers within minutes. We can show you the images and talk through exactly what we are seeing and how this is playing a role in your health.
Getting X-Rays of Your Spine in Columbia
If you’re dealing with a health issue, it’s possible that it’s connected to your spine. The spine plays a major role in your overall health. Being the main highway for the nervous system, it’s important to keep your spine healthy. When you come into our office for care, depending on your health concern, we may recommend getting an x-ray of your spine to help guide us in the best direction for your care.
Don’t let health issues and pain get any worse. Give us a call and book your appointment to come see our chiropractic team today!
RIDGE Chiropractic has a very amazing and enjoyable staff .He is a very imformative and patient Dr. Ive recommended him to everyone and now my whole family is his patients. After a life as cowboy , bronc rider, firefighter and oilfield man. My body was mangled bad. Every medical provider told me go on disability and be prepared for back and shoulder surgery. Thru all my years trying to find miracles. God guided me to Dr. McQueary I barely could walk, legs giving out daily, constant intense pain.. He got me to walking after first visit. And by time I graduated from my program my body was better than it's been since I was 13. Thank you Doc. Your true definition of what doc should be.
I didn't know what I was going to do until walking into Ridge Chiropractic. Walking was so painful and I didn't want to leave home. Dr. Levi listened to my issues and gave me a recommendation plan. Pain so much better! I highly recommend decompression along with the adjustments.
I have had 2 back surgeries, 2 neck surgeries and if I had not gone to the Ridge, I would be headed for another very serious back surgery. I was willing to try anything to keep from having another surgery. Dr. Levi X-rayed & told me he thought he could help. I am almost halfway through the treatment plan.
I haven’t been able to lay on my stomach for at least 20-25 years. I woke up yesterday morning so comfortable and resting so good, and then realized I was laying on my stomach!! Not a pain anywhere!! I felt like I had received a miracle.
I highly recommend Dr. Levi, he and his staff are always kind and helpful.
I didn't know what I was going to do until walking into Ridge Chiropractic. Walking was so painful and I didn't want to leave home. Dr. Levi listened to my issues and gave me a recommendation plan. Pain so much better! I highly recommend decompression along with the adjustments.
Very nice clean facility, I was given a tour with explanation of the rooms. Dr Levi very nice and made me feel at ease, I had never been to a chiropractor.
Dr. Levi and his staff are amazing. Me and my husband drive an hour away to get treatments from him. And we are glad to do it He is a Great Chiropractor and Person
Dr McQueary is very knowledgeable when educating and explaining treatment options and plans. The facility and equipment are always immaculate. I’m early on into my treatment plan but already notice the difference, sadly over time we condition ourselves overtime to live with pain but it doesn’t have to be that way. Check out Dr McQueary, you will be surprised by how many different conditions actually improve with thoughtful insight and treatment.
I'm not one to leave reviews but I think people need to know how my visit was. I have been to other chiropractors and not a good experience and was not really expecting any difference here, but how I was wrong. First thing is the staff was ok like normal. The big thing was Dr McQueary he treated me with belief and listened. He never once rushed or did I ever feel rushed. He explained and gave the impression of someone who truly wants to help. He seemed very smart, patient, kind, and concerned which is rare these days. Yes this was my first visit but I have never felt more in the hands of a Dr that wants me better as much as I do. So I recommend everyone who needs a chiropractor to visit The Ridge-Dr. McQueary.
I spent decades of my life not believing in chiropractors. All of the stereotypes, I don't have to elaborate.
I'm athletic, I work hard in the gym, I take care of my body ... and finally, I had a distinct injury to my neck doing an intense deadlift and HSPU workout. Because of proximity to my workplace, I decided to give Ridge a chance. Over the next few months more happened and this is the list ...
1) Neck spasms and pain from weightlifting injury - Corrected
2) Spinal Curve (unknown for years) - Corrected
3) Acute Spinal disc injury (ultimate frisbee with high school kids at church) - Corrected
4) Knee Pain from heavy weightlifting - Corrected
I'm yet to come into the office with something they can't treat and for my age, I do some silly stuff athletically.
If you have aches and pains, please try this before you get on pills or start with other treatments.
I had legitimate pain and injuries that were 100% corrected through care at The Ridge Chiropractic. My issues will be addressed here before I take them anywhere else for the rest of my life. No hesitation.
