We’re proud to offer digital x-rays right in our chiropractic office in Des Moines.
Getting an x-ray of your spine gives us an extremely detailed look at what’s going on with your spine. Many times, this can help us confirm the diagnosis and give us confidence in the right treatment plan to help getting you back to optimal health.
If you’ve been experiencing back pain, neck pain, or headaches, or other discomforts, a spinal x-ray can help us identify the cause and give us a clear path for treatment.
Find The Root Cause
Get to the bottom of what’s causing your pain and discomfort so we can build a plan to get you feeling great again.
Custom Care Plan
We’ll help build you a plan of action to get your pain under control and getting you and your body feeling 100%.
Preventative Care
If needed, we’ll establish preventative measures to keep your problem from coming back so you can stay healthy.
Chiropractors work to keep a body in alignment so your body can function normally without pain. They are experts in recognizing the source of a problem and building short and long term solutions. If you’re experiencing pain, book your appointment today!
X-Ray Images of Your Spine in Des Moines
Many people in Des Moinesexperience major pain relief with chiropractic care. Using our gentle adjusting techniques, which are many times guided by x-ray imaging, we can help you escape pain and get back to feeling great again. Book an appointment now to schedule a time with our team and say goodbye to pain for good.
An x-ray is a diagnostic test that uses electromagnetic waves to create pictures of the inside of the body. This type of x-ray is called a digital x-ray. A digital x-ray uses a computer to create the x-ray image, which can be stored on a computer.
A digital x-ray is different from a traditional x-ray because it:
Is more clear and detailed
Uses less radiation
Can be stored on a computer
Provides images quickly
Why Get a Spine X-Ray?
A spinal x-ray can give our chiropractor in Des Moines important information about your spine. The imaging can help diagnose problems with your bones, joints, and discs. A spinal x-ray can also help find problems with the ligaments, muscles, and other soft tissues in your back that are tougher to diagnose without the images.
It is not always necessary to have an x-ray. In some cases, your symptoms, a physical exam, and your medical history will be enough for our chiropractor in Des Moines to come to a diagnosis. In other cases, we may recommend an x-ray or other imaging tests to get more information about your condition before beginning treatment.
We would only recommend an x-ray if we felt it was medically necessary to help with diagnosis and guide us with treatment options. X-rays do expose you to radiation, so it’s best to only use this course of action if it’s deemed necessary.
What to Expect When Getting a Spinal X-Ray
If it’s decided that a spinal x-ray would be beneficial, one of our team members will take you to the x-ray room in our office. You will be asked to remove any jewelry or other objects that might effect the imaging. You’ll be positioned with the x-ray machine and our team member will step out of the room to snap the image. We may take multiple images from different angles to make sure we have the best outcome. You may be asked to hold your breath at certain points during the x-ray to prevent movement that could blur the image.
Usually taking x-rays only take a few minutes. Once we are done grabbing the images, we will be able to review them on our computers within minutes. We can show you the images and talk through exactly what we are seeing and how this is playing a role in your health.
Getting X-Rays of Your Spine in Des Moines
If you’re dealing with a health issue, it’s possible that it’s connected to your spine. The spine plays a major role in your overall health. Being the main highway for the nervous system, it’s important to keep your spine healthy. When you come into our office for care, depending on your health concern, we may recommend getting an x-ray of your spine to help guide us in the best direction for your care.
Don’t let health issues and pain get any worse. Give us a call and book your appointment to come see our chiropractic team today!
I highly recommend Airport Chiropractic. Carrie and Dr. Schiltz have been very friendly, attentive and professional. Most importantly, I've had significant improvement on the issue I was being seen for.
I hurt my back moving wood on Saturday. By Sunday I was in pain. I called Dr. Tom first thing Monday morning. They got me in right away. I couldn't stand up straight or walk or sit comfortably. After 2 visits I could move, sit, drive without grimacing. I am so happy with the results and I highly recommend Dr. Tom. He is very knowledgeable and caring.
Highly recommend Dr. Tom at airport chiropractic. Have been going to him for years. He does an amazing job. I always walk out feeling better. Carrie is always there to greet me and my family with a smile.
Amazing experience! Dr.Tom is very professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about his patients. I’ve had great results and would highly recommend!!!
Initially saw Dr Tom for sciatica almost 2 years ago. He helped me heal with that issue. Been going every week since then to help keep my back and neck healthy. He’s patient and thorough and is attentive to my needs. I highly recommend him!<br>Office manager, Carrie, is also great and easy to work with.
Dr.Tom and Carrie are the best! 6 months ago i couldn’t play golf or do much at all but after a few adjustments and following there wellness program I could actually get some rounds in! my back hasn’t felt this good in yrs!
Amazing care with great availability! After suffering 12 days with an unrelenting headache and round the clock Tylenol and no answers from healthcare providers, one visit to Dr. Tom had me feeling human again. He was able to see me within hours of calling. In the future, this will be my first call.
I absolutely LOVE Dr. Tom! I started going back to Dr. Tom again not long ago. I had gone to him back in 2010 to help with back and migraine issues. I still have these issues and every time I go for an adjustment he not only listens to me when I tell him that something is bothering me (a certain pain in a certain location) and then he works on it. After adjustments I always leave feeling better than I was and feeling revived. I’ve come into the office several times with migraines and walked out without even a headache. If you have any issues that a chiropractor can help with then Dr. Tom is the one for you!
I have gone to Dr. Tom and his staff for quite some time. The care that is provided is by far the best. They make certain to ask questions and are very genuine. I love going to this place and so am sure you would too. Give them the chance to make certain that you also are well taken care of. They are my Go To!!
Dr. Tom and Carrie are GREAT!! Dr. Tom makes my back feel so much better so I can do my job! And, Carrie always greets me with a friendly smile and she’s super helpful!
I highly recommend Airport Chiropractic and Dr. Tom. I've been a patient for many years, and they've always taken great care of me. The staff is friendly, they offer effective treatments, and are flexible on scheduling or rescheduling.
They took the time to explain the treatment and have convenient times for appointments. I felt much better after only one treatment. Would highly recommend!!
When i walked in the door I was instantly comfortable. Such a nice greeting from Carrie ! Dr. Schiltz makes you feel very comfortable and takes time to talk and understand your issues. I had already had 3 appts at another chiropractor and just wasn't comfortable. I was blessed to find Airport chiropractic and get much needed relief.I highly recommend you schedule an appt. You won't be disappointed.
Absolutely the best service!! I came in for a sore neck and have stayed ever since! Carrie is so helpful and sweet and Dr Schlitz really cares about your problems and listens.
I have three herniated discs. Airport Chiropractic helped me immensely. Always very friendly, easy to get appointment, good explanation of what he's doing, and a Tootsie Roll pop at the end. I would recommend them to anyone in pain or discomfort.
I appreciate Dr. Tom and Carrie. Excellent service. Never been turned away when needed to be seen. Provides so much relief to my back. It has been life changing. Highly recommend!
I’ve been going there for a few years! I have always had a great visit! Dr.Tom has helped my pain and so happy with my treatment I also have my son and daughter-in-law go see him! I trust him that much!<br>Keri is just wonderful! She is kind and always ask about my family ! She really cares about people! I highly suggest that you check them out! You will not be disappointed!
I have had the best experience...staff is professional and willing to be flexible to your schedule.<br>If you need an adjustment then this is the place to go.<br>I would recommend to all my friends
Dr. Tom Schiltz knows his stuff.!! Went in barely able to walk, with my hip and back out of alinement, they got me in ASAP and took great care of me. Carrie at the front desk is also amazing, and ever so helpful. HIGHLY recommend this Chiropractor...you won't be sorry:-)
I have been suffering with severe vertigo, light sensitivity, and my head feeling too heavy for my body ever since I had sinus surgery in 2021. I was told I had vestibular migraines. They are rare and hard to treat. A coworker referred me to Dr. Tom. I didn't believe that anything would help me, as I had already tried several treatment options and nothing worked. Seeing Dr. Tom has made a world of difference. I went from having migraines all day every day, to only getting then every once in while. I would recommend Dr. Tom to anyone dealing with chronic health issues that are treatable with chiropractic care.
I've been going to Airport Chiropractic for 12 years now and have had nothing but amazing care. Dr. Tom has helped with so much. I went to him all through my marching band experience and never had a problem. Carrie is so personable and so sweet. She gets to know you and your family. Both the care and Carrie are the reasons I keep coming back.
Had never been to a chiropractor but was having back & neck pain so thought I'd give it a try. So glad I did, starting to see improvement. Would highly recommend Dr Tom & Carrie is very helpful with my needs & super sweet 😊
Been going here for 11 years, started out with low back pain and now I am on the Wellness Plan. It's allowed me to keep working and I'm almost 70 years old!
The staff is friendly and Dr Tom is very thorough when adjusting. I feel like they truly care how my day is going! They also have a flexible schedule and have worked with me to find appointment times that fit. They make me feel like family when I walk in.
The staff is friendly and Dr Tom is very thorough when adjusting. I feel like they truly care how my day is going! They also have a flexible schedule and have worked with me to find appointment times that fit. They make me feel like family when I walk in.
I’ve been visiting Airport Chiropractic for several years. From being greeted at the door with a cheerful attitude to leaving feeling refreshed and ready to take in the day after being treated by Dr Tom. I would recommend Airport Chiropractic to anyone, it’ll do your body good and lift your spirits.
Been coming here since 2003, started with a plan and after finishing it I now come once a week. It helps to keep my back aligned and I feel better. Can’t wait to come every week!!
