In-office technology
Digital X-ray in San Jose
The office has digital X-ray capability. It's used only when imaging will help guide your care, not routinely.
- In-office
- Digital imaging
- Only when it helps
Illustrated image of the equipment, not a photo of this exact unit.
What it is
What digital X-ray is
An X-ray shows the bones and the alignment of the spine. In our office the images are digital, so the doctor can review them on screen the same day.
Not everyone needs X-rays. The doctor orders them when the information will change your plan, for example, after an accident, with certain symptoms, or to rule something out before starting adjustments.
What it may be used for
When it's used
- After a car accident or a fall
- Pain that isn't improving as expected
- Before certain types of adjustment, when the doctor wants to confirm something
- To document injuries in an accident case
After examining you, your provider decides whether this technology is appropriate as part of your plan. It isn't right for every person or every condition.
What a session is like
What it's like
You're asked to stand or lie down depending on the area. Taking the image takes a few seconds.
The doctor reviews the images with you and explains what he sees in plain language.
In San Jose
Digital X-ray at Gallardo Chiropractic in San Jose
Digital imaging in our San Jose office may be used as part of an evaluation when the doctor decides it is clinically appropriate, for example after an auto accident, or when neck or back pain isn't improving as expected. Many patients don't need an X-ray, and the doctor will tell you if one makes sense for you.
X-rays help guide the plan; they are not a treatment. Learn about chiropractic care after an auto accident, back pain, and neck pain, find out what to expect as a new patient, or request an appointment at (408) 258-3200.
Other care options
Part of a complete plan
X-ray is a tool within your care, not a treatment. It helps the doctor decide the plan for:
Frequently asked questions
Common questions
Does everyone need X-rays?
No. The doctor orders them only when they'll change your care.
Can I bring X-rays from somewhere else?
Yes. If you already have images from a hospital or another clinic, bring them to your first visit.
Do X-rays give a complete diagnosis?
They're one part of the picture. The doctor combines them with your history and the exam.
Want to know whether this therapy may be right for you?
Call our San Jose office to schedule an evaluation. We help you in Spanish or English.