X-Rays in Worcester

What are on-site 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. When those images are taken in our Worcester office — rather than at a separate facility — Dr. Evin Pingalore can review them himself and incorporate what he finds directly into your care plan.

Modern X-ray equipment produces significantly less radiation than older film-based systems and delivers faster, sharper images. We follow ALARA principles — keeping exposure As Low As Reasonably Achievable — and we use lead shielding for areas outside the region being imaged. The result is a safe, low-exposure look at spinal structure that takes only a few minutes to capture.

What to expect

X-rays at our office are straightforward. You’ll be positioned standing or lying down — depending on what Dr. Pingalore needs to see — while a digital sensor captures one or more images of the area in question. Each exposure takes only a second, so the imaging itself is quick.

The real value comes in what happens next. Dr. Pingalore reviews your images with you, pointing out what he sees in plain English — 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 leave 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, Dr. Pingalore will tell you directly and help coordinate that next step.

Who it helps

X-rays are clinically useful when imaging will genuinely change the course of your care. Dr. Pingalore typically orders them 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 — Dr. Pingalore will explain when MRI is the more appropriate tool and refer accordingly.

Why choose Top Spine Chiropractic

Patients across Worcester, Shrewsbury, Auburn, Grafton, and Holden choose us because they get straight answers. When X-rays are the right tool, they’re done in-office and explained in plain English — no separate facility, no guesswork. When imaging isn’t warranted, we’ll tell you that too.

Dr. Evin Pingalore uses every diagnostic tool — including on-site X-ray — 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 $97 New Patient Special includes X-rays if needed, and you can book an appointment online.