ADVANCED CHIROPRACTIC DIAGNOSTICS
Pain, stiffness and limited movement can tell you that something isn’t right, but symptoms alone don’t always give us the full picture.
At Illumin8 Chiropractic, we use advanced chiropractic diagnostics to better understand how your spine, posture, muscles and movement are functioning. Our technology provides additional objective information that helps our chiropractors identify patterns of imbalance, restriction and stress throughout the body.
Combined with a comprehensive chiropractic examination, these assessments help us develop a more personalized approach to corrective care.
Serving patients at our locations in Albuquerque, NM and McKinney, TX.
A CLOSER LOOK AT HOW YOUR BODY IS FUNCTIONING
Every patient comes to us with a different history, different symptoms and different goals. That is why our approach starts with understanding your body before developing a care plan.
Our advanced diagnostic assessments allow our chiropractors to look beyond the location of your discomfort and evaluate different aspects of spinal and musculoskeletal function.
Depending on your individual needs and location, your assessment may include infrared thermography, surface EMG muscle testing, range of motion analysis and digital posture assessment.
Together, these findings help us establish a baseline, determine where additional attention may be needed and monitor changes throughout your corrective care.
THERMPIX® INFRARED THERMOGRAPHY
ThermPix® uses infrared technology to create a visual representation of temperature patterns across the surface of the body.
The assessment is contact-free and provides our chiropractors with additional information that can be considered alongside your symptoms, physical examination and other diagnostic findings.
Differences in temperature patterns may help highlight areas that warrant closer evaluation and provide another measurable component of your overall assessment.
WHAT DOES THERMPIX HELP US ASSESS?
- Temperature patterns across the body
- Differences between sides of the body
- Areas that may require further assessment
- Changes between subsequent assessments
ThermPix is one part of a wider diagnostic process and is interpreted alongside your other clinical findings.
DYNAMIC MUSCLE TESTING WITH SURFACE EMG
Muscles play an important role in supporting and stabilizing the spine. When the body compensates for changes in posture, movement or spinal function, certain muscles may begin working differently than others.
Surface electromyography, commonly known as sEMG, measures electrical activity produced by muscles using sensors placed on the skin.
This allows our chiropractors to assess patterns of muscular activity around the spine and compare how different areas are functioning.
SURFACE EMG MAY HELP US ASSESS:
- Muscular activity around the spine
- Differences between the left and right sides
- Areas of increased muscular activity
- Muscular compensation patterns
- Changes throughout corrective care
The test is non-invasive and provides objective information that complements your chiropractic examination.
RANGE OF MOTION ANALYSIS
Movement restrictions can develop gradually. In some cases, your body begins compensating for those restrictions long before you recognize there is a problem.
Range of motion analysis allows us to measure how freely different areas of your body move and identify limitations or differences in movement.
Rather than simply estimating mobility, these measurements give us a baseline that can be compared as your care progresses.
RANGE OF MOTION TESTING CAN HELP EVALUATE:
- Neck and spinal mobility
- Restricted movement
- Differences in movement patterns
- Flexibility
- Functional changes over time
Understanding how you move gives our chiropractors another important piece of information when developing your corrective care plan.
DIGITAL POSTURE ANALYSIS
Posture affects how physical forces are distributed throughout your body.
When your head, shoulders, spine or pelvis move away from their ideal positions, other areas of the body may compensate. Over time, these patterns can contribute to additional stress on muscles and joints.
Digital posture analysis allows our team to evaluate your posture in a measurable and repeatable way.
OUR POSTURE ASSESSMENT MAY EVALUATE:
- Head position
- Shoulder alignment
- Pelvic alignment
- Postural shifts
- Structural asymmetries
- Compensation patterns
These findings are considered alongside your other diagnostic results to help us develop a clearer picture of your overall spinal function.
WHY ADVANCED CHIROPRACTIC DIAGNOSTICS MATTER
Two patients can walk into Illumin8 Chiropractic with the same complaint and have very different findings.
Back pain, neck pain, headaches or limited movement tell us where you are experiencing a problem, but they don’t necessarily tell us everything about how your body is functioning.
Advanced chiropractic diagnostics give us additional objective information.
By looking at posture, muscular activity, movement and other measurable patterns, we can better understand what may be contributing to your individual situation.
This information allows us to create a more personalized approach rather than applying the same care plan to every patient.
FROM DIAGNOSTICS TO CORRECTIVE CARE
Your diagnostic results aren’t viewed in isolation.
Our chiropractors combine the information gathered through your assessments with your health history, symptoms, physical examination and personal goals.
From there, we can determine the most appropriate next steps and create an individualized corrective care plan.
Depending on your findings, your plan may incorporate chiropractic adjustments, posture correction, exercises, strength and stability work, lifestyle recommendations and other appropriate services available at Illumin8 Chiropractic.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING YOUR ASSESSMENT
Your first visit begins with getting to know you, not simply looking at a scan or a number on a screen.
We’ll discuss your health history, current symptoms, previous injuries and what you would like to achieve through chiropractic care.
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Comprehensive CONSULTATION
We start by discussing your symptoms, health history, lifestyle, previous injuries and any concerns you have about your spinal health.
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ADVANCED DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT
Based on your individual needs and location, we may use appropriate diagnostic technology to assess posture, muscular activity, movement and other functional patterns.
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PERSONALIZED CORRECTIVE CARE
Your chiropractor reviews the findings with you and uses the information alongside your examination to determine the most appropriate approach to your care.
ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS IN ALBUQUERQUE & MCKINNEY
Illumin8 Chiropractic provides advanced chiropractic care across our locations in Albuquerque, New Mexico and McKinney, Texas.
The diagnostic technology available may vary by location, so our team will determine which assessments are appropriate and available for your individual needs.
Whether you’re experiencing chronic pain, recovering from an injury, concerned about your posture or simply want a better understanding of your spinal health, our team is here to help you determine your next step.
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