12/28/2025
X-rays can be a game changer when it comes to getting to the root of the problem.
This patient came in with low back pain that was radiating down her leg. Previous care had been focused on the pelvis and SI joint, which is important and often necessary.
But when Dr. Brooke took X-rays, they told a bigger story.
Yes, there was a pelvic imbalance. But there was also degeneration at the L4/L5 level, right where nerves exit the spine and travel all the way down the leg and into the foot.
Without seeing that clearly, it’s easy to miss a key piece of the puzzle.
That’s why exams and imaging (when needed) are such an important part of how we care for our patients.
If you’re dealing with pain that just isn’t improving (or keeps coming back) sometimes the answer is simply better information.
