do chiropractors take x rays

X rays

Do chiropractors take x rays?  The short answer is “yes they do.” (when needed)

Why do chiropractors take x rays?

X rays allow us to see what’s really going on inside your body.  If we want to fix your problem we have to know what’s wrong first right?

do chiropractors take x rays

In cases where a trauma or accident is involved, it is usually a good idea to take x rays to properly diagnose an injury.  It is also good in cases where a problem has been there a long time and won’t go away.  The x ray allows the doctor to see why the body is not healing itself.

As people get older it’s also a good idea for the chiropractor to do x rays because the problem could be arthritis.  This is only seen on x ray.  A worse situation is if there is cancer or infection affecting the bone.  You want to know that before getting spinal adjustments.

However, if the doctor is confident he knows what is going on with you based on his exam findings x rays are not always required.  Minor complaints and injuries can often be treated successfully without x rays.  If the patient doesn’t respond to treatment you can always take an x ray later.  This saves on x ray exposure to the patient.

Types of X ray

In the past many offices had “analog” machines.  Those that required film, chemicals, a dark room and a processor to develop the films.  Another negative was the need for ongoing processor chemistry analysis.  This was to make sure the chemicals for developing were “still good”.  As the chemicals heat up over time in the processor they lose strength.  This resulted in poor quality x rays and sometimes the need to re-take them.  This resulted in more unnecessary x ray exposure for the patient.  Local governing bodies decided to prevent this by having doctors stay on top of their film chemistry with routine analysis.  Trust me, it was a time consuming process but I understand the reasoning.

Digital X ray

With the introduction of digital technology, much of the headache has been taken away from the doctor to produce quality x rays.  There’s no film to buy and store.  No chemicals to maintain and replace (which is great for the environment).  A separate dark room is no longer required which means more of the office space can be used for other purposes.  Not to mention the impact of not having to dispose of old x ray film after 7 years of storage.

Digital x ray also gives you the ability to adjust the quality of your film by digitally making them darker or lighter to see the bones more clearly.  So even if you mess up the x ray, you can still salvage it by using this feature.

Summary

So do chiropractors take x rays?  Yes, when necessary.  There’s time when you want to get more information about a patient.  They are not always needed and it is a judgment call by the doctor to know when to order them.

Video of How to Treat a Herniated Disc Denver Colorado

Video of How to Treat a Herniated Disc

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“Hi it’s Dr. Ebeling and today we’re going to do a test for a herniated disc. This patient came all the way from Russia, and we suspect it’s an L5/S1 disc. On this side we’ll do a neurological reflex and watch the foot here, normal reflex. On this side, see, no reflex.

So this is a flexion distraction table, specifically for herniated discs. The L5/S1 disc is right here in the back, take a breath in and out.

So this is the good side, she has the reflex, oh there it goes! Ok, so we took pressure off that disc and it restored normal function of that deep tendon reflex at L5/S1.

Hi my name is Sonya, and my sister Dilbar, she flew all the way back from Russia, she has a herniated disc problem for a number of years and the local doctors suggested surgery, obviously she didn’t want to do surgery, she has 2 kids and surgery takes a long recovery time so we figured it would be best if she can come here to get some treatment from Dr. Ebeling.

I had a malfunctioning Ileoceccal valve or something like that. I felt better, and my back was out of alignment and he fixed that so I was happy with the treatment and he is really knowledgeable. I’ve been to other chiropractors before and I felt like he was the most knowledgeable and respectful, he listens well and after a few days I felt better, kept feeling better and then I had an idea that maybe it would be a good thing for my sister to come in and get a treatment for her back.

She got three treatments and the reflexes are better and she feels better and I feel comfortable that we accomplished with the treatment and whoever is suffering from a similar issue I recommend Dr. Ebeling because he made us feel better and we’re really, really thankful. You’re Welcome!

Podcast Show Episode One: Dr. Ebeling Interviews Jackie Miller of Xtreme Gym 24/7

Dr. Ebeling interviews Xtreme Gym co owner Jackie Miller.

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Transcription:

“So Hi everybody it’s Dr. Robert Ebeling your chiropractor and today I’m talking with Jackie Miller from Xtreme Gym 24/7. How you doing today Jackie?

I’m doing good. How are you doing today?

I’m doing quite well Thanks!

Good.

So for those of you who don’t know, Xtreme Gym is where I do all my workouts.

They’re located down the street from my office on Santa Fe and Oxford and Jackie I just wanted to interview you today for the benefit of all my patients, who they want to find a gym, get in shape, lose some weight, build muscle. So can I ask you some questions?

Sure.

Great. So Xtreme Gym, that’s a great name. How did you guys come up with that?

Well me and my husband actually started Xtreme cagework, which was the police and firefighters cagefights. So we kind of branched the gym name off of that. That’s kind of where we came up with our name from.

So you guys did martial arts in the past?

Mm hmm. Yep, we did actual cage fights.

Wow! So how long you been in business over there?

3 years we been here.

That’s right, when I joined up you guys were having your 3 year anniversary.

Yes.

And what made you guys want to start a gym? Was it your idea or Greg’s?

Well actually it was kind of both of ours. We both have been into fitness for the last 30 years. We just decided to take that plunge, you know, follow our dreams and put all of our hard earned sweat and tears and everything into this business and yeah, we’ve always wanted to open up a gym.

Nice. Now Greg is your husband.

Yes.

And I understand he is on the Sheridan Police force?

He is, he’s a Sargent with Sheridan PD.

Wow, so you got to be in shape for that!

Yeah that’s why I think he wanted to open the gym too, so he could just have his own special gym to go to and work out.

Nice, do you guys have any other family members who work there?

We do. We have my stepson, Greg’s son Drew, who just turned 19. He’s actually wanting to learn the business, and we’re planning on sending him out to L.A. To be a Krav Maga instructor. He also teaches Brazilian Jujitsu now so we’re also getting his certification going for teaching higher levels of that as well.

Nice!. So it really is a family business

Yes it truly is”

 

How to tell from Home if you need a Chiropractic Adjustment

How to tell if you need a Chiropractic Adjustment

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Video Transcription:

Hi I’m Dr. Robert Ebeling, I’m your chiropractor. I want to share a quick video with you today about How do I know if I need an adjustment? or how do I know if I’m out of alignment? Here’s what you going to need to do at home. First get a hard surface like this stool or a chair, nothing with a cushion, and a thick magazine or a skinny book. This magazine is about 3/8” thick and if you’ve been in the office recently, we do this test with you all the time, so here’s what we’re going to do.

So first put the magazine on one side of the chair, and sit on it, and then move the magazine to the other side. Like this. That actually feels pretty even. Now move it to the other side. Now that one I can feel I’m off to the right some, so it’s time for Dr. Ebeling to go see his chiropractor.

Ok so I hope that video was helpful. You can do it at home and you can figure out for your self if you’re out of alignment and need to come in for an adjustment. Have a great day!

What is a Deviated Septum?

What is a Deviated Septum?

You probably already know if you have a deviated septum. You’ve been told by your medical doctor or an EENT specialist that the thin piece of cartilage that separates the 2 nostrils is pushed off to one side and affecting your breathing, possibly causing sleep apnea, and worse for your partner, snoring.

What causes a deviated septum?

A lot of patients report to me that they previously had their nose broken or injured while either playing sports, involved in a fight, or from the air bag deploying in a car accident. I personally think that sleeping on your face may also be a possible cause.

How To Check Yourself for a Deviated Septum

Take your thumb and plug one nostril and breathe in. Now switch sides. Is one side significantly more restricted than the other? If so, you might have a deviated septum.

Traditional Medical Care for Deviated Septum

People have been told for years that they need to have deviated septum surgery or septoplasty to get this corrected. That can be not only expensive (thousands of dollars) but down right dangerous from secondary infections and side effects of anesthesia. This is because they have to make an incision in your nose and scrape away cartilage.

What Can Chiropractic Do for a Deviated Septum?

Now that word is getting out that I do a special adjustment on the nasal septum I want you to know exactly what I do. A balloon is attached to a blood pressure cuff and run up the clogged nostril as far as possible. The cuff is then pumped up and as the balloon expands it puts pressure on the septum like a hydraulic jack. Because the septum is flexible it can easily bend back into a more normal position helping the person breathe better, correct sleep apnea, and best of all help with snoring!

How Many Adjustments Does it Take?

Typically I have found that it only takes one session in the office to fix the deviated septum. It just feels like a big pressure inside your nose and takes less than 60 seconds to perform.

What Should I Do Next?

So if you want to breathe better, use a natural approach to fixing sleep apnea, or maybe get your spouse to quit snoring it would be well worth it to come (or send them) down to my office for a visit. I just had a new couple come in this week and they both wanted it done. They could tell right away that their breathing was much improved.

I could save you thousands of dollars and many sleepless nights!

Dr. Robert Ebeling is a licensed chiropractor in Englewood Colorado for the last 28 years and has helped many people suffering from deviated septum get fast relief!  Call (303) 377-1755 for an evaluation today!

Fibromyalgia Symptoms

Fibromyalgia Symptoms

Fibromyalgia symptoms can include body aches, headaches, fatigue, trouble sleeping, muscle spasms, memory problems, and irritable bowel.

Modern Treatments

Modern medicine has yet to come up with an effective cure although some authorities point to a problem with elimination of phosphate from the body.  The kidneys don’t seem to be able to get rid of it and it builds in the system causing these symptoms.  You can check out the Guaifenesin treatment protocol by Dr. St. Amand on Google.  It is difficult to follow and easy to mess up.

Chiropractic care

It does seem to help a number of people suffering with fibromyalgia symptoms, especially the headaches.  This patient was helped specifically with the ABC chiropractic technique as well as Applied Kinesiology.  Misalignments in the spine will just add to the misery of Fibromyalgia symptoms.  Imagine how much better you could feel if your spine and body were in better alignment!

Video

Here’s a video of a patient

that suffered with Fibromyalgia symptoms for 20 years and had been to many different doctors and finally got relief here at A-Just-A-Ble Chiropractic Center

She responded very well to adjustments of the jaw and upper neck area.

Dr. Ebeling

is an Englewood Chiropractor for the last 28 years helping people get relief from Fibromyalgia symptoms .  You can reach him at (303) 377-1755.  He has a new office at 3333 S. Bannock St #235 in the Wells Fargo building Englewood, Colorado.

Deviated Septum

Can a chiropractor fix a deviated septum?

Here’s a man who broke his nose 3 times playing basketball as a youth.  Doctors said he needed surgery but lived with a deviated septum for 55 years!!  His sister is a patient and referred him into me.  It was fixed by an Englewood Chiropractor in a matter of minutes!

This has got to be the record amount of time that someone had a deviated septum treatment without surgery and it got fixed!

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Video transcription:

“ Hi everybody, I just got my nose fixed by Dr. Ebeling. I’ve had a clogged nose because I’ve broken it 3 times and I couldn’t hardly breathe out of the right side. And he did this procedure that puts a pressurized cuff up the side that’s blocked and it pushes over the deviated septum. And now I can breathe out of both sides. It really worked.”

How long was it like that?

“Well It’s been like that since I was in college. High school or college. More like 55 years. This really worked. And they wanted to do surgery on it and I know from my buddies who had this because they played basketball too. I was not the fastest forward but, anyway it really worked! You did a great job Doc!”

Thanks.

Dr. Robert Ebeling is a Chiropractor in Englewood who has been in practice since 1990.

Apparently, I’m the only one around who knows how to do this adjustment as I’ve had people fly in from all over the country to get this done.  I learned it from an experienced chiropractor when I first went into practice working at another office way back in the early 1990’s.

If you have a deviated septum give me a call.  Many people did and they all were happy with the treatment that Dr. Ebeling gave them.  It usually takes one treatment to correct it.

Back Pain Remedies

Back Pain Remedies

I’m writing this blog post to Save You a LOT of Aggravation.

So many times people come to my office after they’ve already tried some back pain remedies and usually they are in much worse shape than if they had just not done anything at all.

“Should I be using Ice or Heat for my back pain?”

The answer is “It depends”

It’s mostly a matter of time. Here’s what I mean.

When someone first injures themselves, the body responds by increasing circulation and blood flow to the area, bringing in all kinds of specialized blood cells to start the healing process. This will make the area swollen, red, and sore. Basically inflammation.

It also interrupts with the normal function of the area so you are forced to rest.

So inflammation is needed for the body to heal but it’s when it gets over inflamed that the problem can get worse. Applying heat to the injured area in the first 24-48 hours is going to open up the blood vessels, allowing more circulation to the area and more inflammation and is going to make your pain WORSE!

So the best course of action in those crucial first 24-48 hours after any injury is to APPLY ICE! I always tell people after they’ve been in a car accident to apply ice for the first 2 days to their neck and back, even if they are not feeling any pain yet because typically it’s the day after the wreck they start to feel symptoms.

So forget the other back pain remedies. This is the one you want to follow for new injuries:

How to use Ice

Apply ice to the injured area for 20 minutes maximum and no longer. You will experience 3 stages when you do this.
1.It will feel cold!
2.It will start to ache and hurt! (Suck it up and get through it)
3.It will start to feel numb

This is what you want. The ice is taking down the swelling and inflammation and also numbing the pain. It constricts the blood vessels and prevents too much blood from coming into the area. Research has shown that going past 20 minutes begins to have a reverse effect.

Keep the ice off for 40 minutes and you can repeat the process if needed.

When can I start using Heat?

Typically you can begin to start alternating ice and heat starting the third day to help remove toxins and cellular debris.

Chronic injury back pain remedies

Heat is primarily used on injuries that are not new. It helps to loosen up tissues and makes things more flexible.

Conclusion

So there you have it. I hope this article helps and gave you some great value. Use it as a guide in your decision making process if and when you find yourself with a back injury. If you liked it be sure to share it with your family and friends.

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Dr. Ebeling has been a chiropractor in the Denver area for the last 28 years.  He also has the highest number of 5 star Google Reviews in the Denver Colorado area.  If you are looking for a chiropractor near you, give the office a call at (303) 377-1755

How to Need a Chiropractic Adjustment LESS Often

How to Need a Chiropractic Adjustment LESS Often

When people seek out chiropractic care it is usually for one of two reasons. They want to either a) get out of pain or b) achieve a health goal. The goal might be they want to reduce their number of asthma attacks, or maybe they just want to do everything they can to stay healthy and prevent problems, or maybe they want to be totally in alignment for an upcoming 5k race.

For most people though it is choice “A” and the purpose of this blog post is to tell you what you can do so you need a chiropractic adjustment LESS often and how to get the MOST out of your chiropractic adjustment at the same time.

So first we have to assume that you actually are getting adjusted by your chiropractor. That’s great! There’s lots of benefits to getting treatment including feeling better, less stress, sleeping better, more mobility, ability to participate in hobbies and sports, less irritable, better family relationships, and overall happiness. We all want more of that right?

But how can you even More benefit from your chiropractic care? Simple. Start doing all the right things and avoid all the wrong things that got you to be in position “A” to begin with.

Here’s a short list:

  1. Decrease your stress. “Yeah right!” you say. Well maybe it is near impossible to reduce all the stress in your life but I’m sure you could focus on one or two areas where you could begin to do some de-stressing. My acupuncture teacher had it right when he said “there are only 3 areas of life that causes upset or stress. Spouse/Money/Kids” What will you do to improve these areas?

Because let’s face it, those people are not going to change what they do. It’s up to you on how you will handle life’s challenges. I’m not here to tell you what to do with your family/work relationships but when there are diminishing returns on your time/energy/money and the balance is out of whack, and you are unhappy, maybe it’s time for a change.

  1. Eat Right. When you eat, here’s a good rule of thumb. “If God made it, eat it. If man made it, don’t eat it” Why? All the added sugar in most man made foods put additional stress on your pancreas and adrenal glands. Improperly functioning adrenal glands are one of the main causes of lower back problems. This is because of the association between how well certain low back support muscles will work in response to how well your adrenals are working. In other words, adrenals overloaded from stress? Back muscles overloaded. End result is failure to keep your body in alignment and pinched nerves resulting. I see this every single day!

  2. Sleep Enough. Your body needs rest to recover and naturally heal itself. Not enough sleep adds to your stress level. See #2 above

  3. Exercise/Stretch. Exercise keeps your muscles tone and joints flexible. It’s also a great stress reducer. Walking/swimming/bike riding/weight lifting are all good. Exercise and deep breathing help to clear the accumulation of toxins in the lymphatic system. Stretching also helps to reduce injuries from chronic tension in the muscles.

  4. Drink Water. Not coffee, tea, soda pop, alcohol, or milk shakes. Water. It helps to detox your body of waste products and has no caffeine in it. Caffeine is a drug that stimulates your adrenal glands and we already talked about that in #2 above.

  5. Be a safe driver and avoid injuries. Granted, it’s always the “other guy’s fault” when it comes to accidents and sometimes they are unavoidable. Just be alert at all times. No texting while driving or like a recent commercial I saw: no distracted/drunk/drugged driving please!

I hope you got some great value out of this article and will start doing some of the things to keep your body healthy! If you liked it be sure to share it with your friends.  Here’s the link:  https://youneedmeback.com/how-to-need-a-chiropractic-adjustment-less-often

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Dr. Ebeling has been a chiropractor in town since 1990.  He also has the highest number of 5 star Google Reviews in the Denver Colorado area.  If you are looking for a chiropractor near you, give the office a call at (303) 377-1755

Denver Chiropractic Patient Went Blind!

Denver Chiropractic Patient Went Blind!

Yes a patient of mine called me on the phone to say that she had gone blind while working on the computer and was wondering if I could do anything?  It was the day before New Year’s Eve and my initial reaction was disbelief.  How could this happen to someone and more importantly, what was I going to do about it?  I had heard the story about Harvey Lillard, the very first chiropractic patient who was deaf and had his hearing restored by a chiropractic adjustment given by D.D. Palmer in Davenport, Iowa on September 18, 1895.

But he is known as a legend among chiropractors.  Did my Denver chiropractic office have what it takes to be mentioned in the same circles as the Inventor?  I was about to find out. Here’s my Video Story

What could Chiropractic do for you?  Only one way to find out!

6/26/2019:  This is an update to the original story. The patient came in and I reminded her we still needed to do a video of her story.   She agreed. Here’s  her video

Dr. Ebeling has been a chiropractor in Denver for the last 25 years.  He also has the highest number of 5 star Google Reviews in the Denver Colorado area.  If you are looking for a chiropractor near you, give the office a call at (303) 377-1755.

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