On-Site X-Rays in Yakima, WA

Kroner Chiropractic takes digital X-rays on site in Yakima, Washington, so imaging happens during your visit instead of requiring a referral to another facility. Your images are reviewed with you the same day, which means treatment can often begin immediately rather than after a week of waiting.

Answers during your visit, not next week

The usual sequence is familiar: you see a provider, they decide imaging is needed, you are sent to another facility, you wait for the images, then you come back to discuss them. Two or three appointments and a week or more before anyone treats you.

We took that out of the process. Imaging happens here, during your evaluation. You see your own images the same day, and if treatment is appropriate, we can usually start immediately.

Why imaging matters before treatment

An examination tells us a great deal, but not everything. Imaging shows structure: the alignment of your spine, the spacing between vertebrae, signs of degenerative change, and the presence of anything that would make a particular technique inappropriate.

That last point is the important one. X-rays are as much about ruling things out as ruling them in. Knowing what is there is what allows us to adjust confidently, or to recognize that adjusting is not the right approach and refer you elsewhere.

We do not image every patient automatically. Imaging is taken when your history and examination indicate a reason for it.

Digital imaging

Our X-rays are digital, which means:

• Images are available immediately rather than after processing
• Radiation exposure is lower than with traditional film
• Images can be enlarged and adjusted on screen so you can actually see what we are describing
• Records are stored digitally and can be shared with your other providers when needed

Seeing your own images

We show you your imaging and walk you through it. Most patients have never seen their own spine, and it changes the conversation. When you can see the alignment we are describing, the treatment plan stops being abstract.

If we find something outside the scope of chiropractic care, we will tell you directly and help you get to the right provider.

Common Questions

Do I need X-rays before chiropractic treatment?

Not always. Imaging is taken when your history and examination indicate a reason for it, not as a routine step for every patient. If we recommend imaging, we will explain specifically why.

Will I have to go somewhere else for my X-rays?

No. We take digital X-rays on site during your visit, so there is no referral, no second facility, and no separate appointment.

How much radiation is involved in a chiropractic X-ray?

Digital X-ray systems use lower radiation doses than traditional film. Standard protective measures are used during imaging, and we take only the views clinically indicated.

Can I see my own X-rays?

Yes. We review your images with you and explain what we are seeing. Most patients find it far more useful than being told about their spine in the abstract.

Can I get X-rays if I am pregnant?

Tell us immediately if you are or might be pregnant. X-rays are generally avoided during pregnancy, and we will evaluate and treat you without imaging or adapt our approach accordingly.

Will you share my X-rays with my other doctors?

Yes. Your images are stored digitally and can be shared with your physician, specialist, attorney, or insurer when you request it, which is often relevant for auto injury and L&I claims.

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