X-Rays in Tyler

What are chiropractic X-rays?

X-ray is a standard diagnostic imaging tool that produces clear images of the bones and joint spaces of your spine using a small, controlled dose of radiation. X-rays are included in our New Patient Special, and your doctor uses what they show — together with your consultation and exam — to build your care plan.

Digital X-ray systems can require less radiation than older film-based systems, and their images are ready faster and can be adjusted on screen for clarity. Medical imaging follows the ALARA principle — keeping exposure As Low As Reasonably Achievable — which includes limiting each image to the area that actually needs to be seen.

What to expect

Getting X-rays is straightforward. You’ll be positioned standing or lying down — depending on what your doctor needs to see — while one or more images of the area in question are captured. Each exposure takes only a second or so.

The real value comes in what happens next. Your doctor goes over your images with you, pointing out in plain English what they show — whether that’s a fracture, degenerative joint changes, a curve in your spine, or reassuring normal findings — and explaining how each piece affects your care. You come away with a clear picture of what’s going on, not just a printout to decipher later.

If your images reveal something that calls for more advanced imaging — like an MRI to see discs or nerves — or a specialist referral, your doctor will tell you directly and explain the next step.

Who it helps

X-rays are clinically useful when imaging will genuinely change the course of your care. They’re commonly used for patients with:

• Back pain or neck pain following a significant fall, accident, or trauma
• Suspected or known scoliosis that needs measurement for monitoring or care planning
• Disc injury with structural features that would influence adjustment technique
• Red flags on exam — such as unexplained weight loss, fever, or progressive neurological changes — that require imaging before proceeding
• Complex or long-standing spinal issues where the bony architecture shapes the safest and most effective approach

For patients whose symptoms point to soft-tissue involvement — a herniated disc pressing on a nerve, for example — your doctor will explain when an MRI is the more appropriate tool and whether a referral makes sense.

Why choose Hopson Chiropractic

Hopson Chiropractic has served Tyler, Chandler and East Texas since 1999, and our Tyler and Chandler offices welcome patients from Whitehouse, Lindale, Bullard, Flint, Brownsboro, Athens and Canton. When X-rays are part of your care, your doctor explains what they show in plain English and how they shape your care plan — no guesswork.

Dr. William Hopson in Tyler and Dr. Lana Hopson in Chandler each combine what they learn from your consultation, exam and X-rays to build a care plan that’s precise, honest, and specific to you. Ready to get to the bottom of what’s going on? Our New Patient Special includes your consultation, exam, X-rays and first adjustment, and you can book an appointment whenever you’re ready.