Dynamic Digital Radiography (Motion X-Ray) in Burlington, NJ
Dynamic Digital Radiography (DDR), also known as motion X-ray, is one of the most advanced tests we offer at Burlington Chiropractic. Its greatest strength is the ability to see your spine in motion. By assessing how each vertebra moves, our doctors in Burlington, NJ can improve the precision of care while using significantly less radiation than traditional X-rays.
What Makes DDR Different From a Standard X-Ray?
A traditional X-ray captures a single image of your spine standing still. DDR captures a series of images as you bend and move, creating a moving view of your spine. This reveals problems that static images can miss, including hidden instability, abnormal motion between vertebrae, and ligament damage.
What DDR Evaluates
DDR allows our doctors to evaluate:
- Muscle, ligament, and joint stability at each vertebra
- Abnormal or restricted motion between spinal segments
- Ligament laxity often caused by whiplash and auto injuries
- Specific biomechanical issues that contribute to pain
Safer and More Precise
Our DDR technology produces up to 80% less radiation than older imaging methods while giving our doctors far more useful information. The safer and more precise the analysis, the more precise your results. Research has shown that chiropractors trained in motion analysis achieve better clinical outcomes, helping optimize care while saving patients time and money.
Part of Our Signature Evaluation
DDR is Phase 4 of our 5 Phase Bio-Structural Evaluation, working together with digital radiography and digital spinal nerve testing. The findings guide spinal correction, spinal decompression, and every adjustment we provide.
Who Benefits From Motion X-Ray?
DDR is especially helpful for patients with neck pain, chronic back pain, whiplash, headaches, and injuries from accidents, where hidden ligament damage may not appear on standard images.
Dynamic Digital Radiography FAQs
What is Dynamic Digital Radiography?
DDR is a motion X-ray that captures images of your spine while it moves, allowing doctors to evaluate stability and motion at each vertebra.
How is DDR different from a regular X-ray?
A regular X-ray shows a still image, while DDR shows how your spine moves, revealing instability and ligament damage that static images can miss.
Is DDR safe?
Yes. Our DDR technology uses significantly less radiation than traditional imaging methods.
Who should get a motion X-ray?
DDR is especially helpful for patients with neck pain, back pain, whiplash, headaches, or injuries from car accidents and falls.
Can DDR detect whiplash injuries?
DDR can reveal ligament laxity and abnormal motion commonly associated with whiplash, which may not show up on standard X-rays.
Is DDR available at many chiropractic offices?
No. DDR is advanced technology available in a limited number of offices, and Burlington Chiropractic is proud to offer it in-house.
How do I schedule a DDR evaluation?
Call Burlington Chiropractic at (609) 747-1100 or request an appointment online.
Get a Clearer Picture of Your Spine
Find out how your spine is really moving. Call Burlington Chiropractic at (609) 747-1100 to schedule your evaluation in Burlington, NJ .
