Digital Motion X-Ray (DMX) in Miami: The Missing Link in Chronic Neck Pain, Dizziness & Unexplained Symptoms
At Sunset Chiropractic & Wellness in Miami, we use Digital Motion X-Ray (DMX) to uncover spinal damage, ligament instability, and dysfunction that are often missed by traditional MRI, CT scans, or static X-rays.
Digital Motion X-Ray (DMX) in Miami: The Missing Link in Chronic Neck Pain, Dizziness & Unexplained Symptoms
At Sunset Chiropractic & Wellness in Miami, we use Digital Motion X-Ray (DMX) to uncover spinal damage, ligament instability, and dysfunction that are often missed by traditional MRI, CT scans, or static X-rays.
Digital Motion X-Ray (DMX) is a real-time, dynamic imaging system that allows doctors to view the spine and joints while you move. It works by using fluoroscopy, a form of continuous X-ray that captures 2,700 images per minute as you perform natural movements. This motion-based analysis makes DMX far superior to traditional static X-rays, CT scans, or MRIs when it comes to evaluating instability, ligament injuries, and misalignments.
Because DMX records your body in action — not at rest — it provides critical insights into how your spine and joints behave under stress, load, or motion, revealing instabilities that only show up when the body is in use.
This is especially powerful when evaluating the upper cervical spine (C1/C2 area) — a region that houses vital neurological structures like the brainstem, vagus nerve, and vertebral arteries. Injuries here can affect both physical and autonomic functions, leading to a broad and often confusing range of symptoms.
Unlike static imaging, DMX captures your spine in motion, providing real-time analysis of ligament integrity, biomechanics, and abnormal movement patterns. This is especially vital when evaluating cervical ligament instability, a condition where damaged ligaments allow excessive motion between vertebrae. This can result in spinal misalignment, neurological stress, and a wide range of symptoms—often with “normal” findings on MRI or CT.
What is Digital Motion X-Ray?
Digital Motion X-Ray (DMX) is a real-time, dynamic imaging system that allows doctors to view the spine and joints while you move. It works by using fluoroscopy, a form of continuous X-ray that captures 2,700 images per minute as you perform natural movements. This motion-based analysis makes DMX far superior to traditional static X-rays, CT scans, or MRIs when it comes to evaluating instability, ligament injuries, and misalignments.
Because DMX records your body in action — not at rest — it provides critical insights into how your spine and joints behave under stress, load, or motion, revealing instabilities that only show up when the body is in use.
This is especially powerful when evaluating the upper cervical spine (C1/C2 area) — a region that houses vital neurological structures like the brainstem, vagus nerve, and vertebral arteries. Injuries here can affect both physical and autonomic functions, leading to a broad and often confusing range of symptoms.
Unlike static imaging, DMX captures your spine in motion, providing real-time analysis of ligament integrity, biomechanics, and abnormal movement patterns. This is especially vital when evaluating cervical ligament instability, a condition where damaged ligaments allow excessive motion between vertebrae. This can result in spinal misalignment, neurological stress, and a wide range of symptoms—often with “normal” findings on MRI or CT.
What is a Ligament?
A ligament is a fibrous connective tissue which attaches bone to bone, and usually serves to hold structures together and keep them stable.
There are 2 types of Ligament Injuries:
1- Sub-failure-When a ligament stretches or partially tears 2- Complete failure-When a ligament is completely severed.
DMX allows us to evaluate all 22 major ligaments of the cervical spine under motion and weight-bearing conditions. This technology can detect:
– Abnormal cervical motion – Ligament laxity or tears – Hidden spinal instability – Post-traumatic injuries – Biomechanical anomalies not seen on motionless imaging
The 22 major ligaments evaluated include:
– Posterior Longitudinal Ligament – Anterior Longitudinal Ligament – Right and Left Alar Ligaments – Right and Left Accessory Ligaments – Transverse Ligament – Five Right Capsular Ligaments – Five Left Capsular Ligaments – Five Interspinous Ligaments
DMX motion x-rays are analyzed with Computerized Radiographic Mensuration Analysis (CRMA) to achieve accurate measures and to determine the extent of the injury and ligament damage.
If you’re suffering from chronic headaches, dizziness, neck pain, balance issues, or post-concussion symptoms and haven’t found answers, DMX may reveal the true source of your condition.
One of the most important tests we perform is the open-mouth cervical DMX view. This specialized imaging allows us to visualize and measure the alignment between the skull (C0), the atlas (C1), and the axis (C2). This area—known as the upper cervical spine—is critical for whole-body neurological function and postural stability.
Why the Upper Cervical Spine Matters
The top 30% of your cervical spine contains no spinal discs—only small ligaments that provide stability
50% of neck flexion and extension occurs between the skull and C1 (atlas)
50% of neck rotation occurs between C1 and C2 (axis).
Injuries or instability here affect gravity distribution throughout the entire spine, contributing to widespread postural and neurological dysfunction.
This very important area of the cervical spine is often not even evaluated on most standard MRI studies
One of the most important tests we perform is the open-mouth cervical DMX view. This specialized imaging allows us to visualize and measure the alignment between the skull (C0), the atlas (C1), and the axis (C2). This area—known as the upper cervical spine—is critical for whole-body neurological function and postural stability.
Why the Upper Cervical Spine Matters
The top 30% of your cervical spine contains no spinal discs—only small ligaments that provide stability
50% of neck flexion and extension occurs between the skull and C1 (atlas)
50% of neck rotation occurs between C1 and C2 (axis).
Injuries or instability here affect gravity distribution throughout the entire spine, contributing to widespread postural and neurological dysfunction.
This very important area of the cervical spine is often not even evaluated on most standard MRI studies
Symptoms of Ligament Instability: What to Watch For
Ligament injuries, particularly those involving the neck or upper spine, can be difficult to diagnose. Over time, damaged ligaments lose their ability to stabilize joints, leading to abnormal motion, chronic stress on nerves, and impaired neurological function.
We divide the symptoms into two categories — neuromusculoskeletal and autonomic nervous system symptoms — to better help patients and clinicians recognize the patterns of instability.
These symptoms are typically associated with joint dysfunction, spinal misalignment, and nerve interference:
Chronic neck pain or stiffness that worsens with movement
Clicking, popping, or grinding in the neck, jaw (TMJ), or shoulders
Pain that increases with prolonged posture or physical activity
Radiating discomfort or pain into the shoulders, upper back, or arms
Muscle tightness, spasms, and chronic tension
Numbness, tingling, or altered sensation in the arms or hands
Difficulty with overhead movements or shoulder instability
TMJ dysfunction including jaw pain, clenching, or difficulty chewing
Headaches that originate from the neck or base of the skull
Worsening of scoliosis or spine curvature-related symptoms
These are often dismissed or misdiagnosed — especially if traditional imaging comes back “normal.
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Autonomic Nervous System Symptoms
When instability affects the cervical spine, it can interfere with brainstem function and autonomic regulation. That’s why many people with ligament injuries also suffer from symptoms like:
● Dizziness, vertigo, or unsteadiness (especially when turning your head) ● Sudden fluctuations in blood pressure or heart rate ● Irregular heartbeat or palpitations ● Chronic brain fog or poor concentration ● Persistent fatigue not relieved by rest ● Anxiety-like symptoms without clear psychological cause ● Blurred vision, visual disturbances, or light sensitivity ● Feeling faint upon standing (orthostatic intolerance) ● Breathlessness or difficulty breathing normally ● Sensations of pressure behind the eyes, sinuses, or ears
These symptoms can mimic other conditions and are frequently misattributed to stress, aging, or general fatigue — when in fact, the root cause may be cervical ligament damage.
Autonomic Nervous System Symptoms
When instability affects the cervical spine, it can interfere with brainstem function and autonomic regulation. That’s why many people with ligament injuries also suffer from symptoms like:
● Dizziness, vertigo, or unsteadiness (especially when turning your head) ● Sudden fluctuations in blood pressure or heart rate ● Irregular heartbeat or palpitations ● Chronic brain fog or poor concentration ● Persistent fatigue not relieved by rest ● Anxiety-like symptoms without clear psychological cause ● Blurred vision, visual disturbances, or light sensitivity ● Feeling faint upon standing (orthostatic intolerance) ● Breathlessness or difficulty breathing normally ● Sensations of pressure behind the eyes, sinuses, or ears
These symptoms can mimic other conditions and are frequently misattributed to stress, aging, or general fatigue — when in fact, the root cause may be cervical ligament damage.
How DMX Helps You Get the Right Diagnosis
What makes DMX so valuable is its ability to reveal real-time movement and misalignment that conventional scans can’t detect. Here’s what makes it stand out:
● Captures 2,700 dynamic images per minute showing true motion, not just still slices ● Evaluates ligament laxity, elongation, and instability in real time ● Identifies problems in the cervical spine, TMJ, and upper thoracic region ● Assesses movement during weight-bearing, flexion, extension, and rotation Offers unparalleled insight into chronic, undiagnosed symptoms ● Uses a radiation dose comparable to a typical X-ray — safe and efficient ● Helps correlate structural problems with both neuromusculoskeletal and autonomic symptoms
In short, DMX helps bridge the gap between symptoms and diagnosis — often revealing the “missing link” in complex cases.
How DMX Helps You Get the Right Diagnosis
What makes DMX so valuable is its ability to reveal real-time movement and misalignment that conventional scans can’t detect. Here’s what makes it stand out:
● Captures 2,700 dynamic images per minute showing true motion, not just still slices ● Evaluates ligament laxity, elongation, and instability in real time ● Identifies problems in the cervical spine, TMJ, and upper thoracic region ● Assesses movement during weight-bearing, flexion, extension, and rotation Offers unparalleled insight into chronic, undiagnosed symptoms ● Uses a radiation dose comparable to a typical X-ray — safe and efficient ● Helps correlate structural problems with both neuromusculoskeletal and autonomic symptoms
In short, DMX helps bridge the gap between symptoms and diagnosis — often revealing the “missing link” in complex cases.
Who Should Consider Digital Motion X-Ray?
You might benefit from a DMX scan if you’ve experienced any of the following:
● Car accidents or whiplash injuries, even minor ones ● Chronic neck pain, tension headaches, or migraines ● TMJ disorders or jaw clicking/popping ● Failed back surgery or unresolved pain after chiropractic care ● Dizziness, vertigo, or balance issues
● Sudden or unexplained blood pressure or heart rate changes ● Brain fog, fatigue, or neurologic symptoms without clear cause ● Post-concussion symptoms or head trauma ● Scoliosis or progressive postural changes ● Chronic pain that other doctors have not been able to explain
If your symptoms have persisted despite multiple evaluations, medications, or therapies, DMX may provide the breakthrough you need.
Who Should Consider Digital Motion X-Ray?
You might benefit from a DMX scan if you’ve experienced any of the following:
● Car accidents or whiplash injuries, even minor ones ● Chronic neck pain, tension headaches, or migraines ● TMJ disorders or jaw clicking/popping ● Failed back surgery or unresolved pain after chiropractic care ● Dizziness, vertigo, or balance issues ● Sudden or unexplained blood pressure or heart rate changes ● Brain fog, fatigue, or neurologic symptoms without clear cause ● Post-concussion symptoms or head trauma ● Scoliosis or progressive postural changes ● Chronic pain that other doctors have not been able to explain
If your symptoms have persisted despite multiple evaluations, medications, or therapies, DMX may provide the breakthrough you need.
Digital Motion X-Ray (DMX) for Stem Cell & PRP Therapy Success
If you’re exploring stem cell or platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatments, precise imaging is the key to a better outcome. Our Digital Motion X-Ray studies go beyond a static snapshot—capturing real-time joint motion to:
Identify Target Zones: Pinpoint exactly where ligament laxity, micro-tears, or instability exist so your regenerative injections hit the right spot.
Quantify Instability: Measure the degree of abnormal motion in millimeters and degrees, helping your physician tailor cell-based therapies to your unique biomechanics.
Validate Treatment Progress: Repeat DMX studies after therapy to objectively demonstrate tissue stabilization and guide any follow-up injections.
By integrating DMX analysis into your stem cell or PRP protocol, you ensure that every drop counts toward rebuilding healthy ligament and tendon structure.
Digital Motion X-Ray (DMX) for Stem Cell & PRP Therapy Success
If you’re exploring stem cell or platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatments, precise imaging is the key to a better outcome. Our Digital Motion X-Ray studies go beyond a static snapshot—capturing real-time joint motion to:
Identify Target Zones: Pinpoint exactly where ligament laxity, micro-tears, or instability exist so your regenerative injections hit the right spot. Quantify Instability: Measure the degree of abnormal motion in millimeters and degrees, helping your physician tailor cell-based therapies to your unique biomechanics. Validate Treatment Progress: Repeat DMX studies after therapy to objectively demonstrate tissue stabilization and guide any follow-up injections.
By integrating DMX analysis into your stem cell or PRP protocol, you ensure that every drop counts toward rebuilding healthy ligament and tendon structure.
Nationwide Partnerships with Regenerative Medicine Clinics
We partner with leading regenerative medicine practices across the U.S. to provide:
Custom DMX Protocols: From hips and knees to cervical and lumbar spine, we adapt our imaging technique to fit each clinic’s injection workflows.
Secure Digital Reports: High-resolution video loops, frame-by-frame measurements, and expert analysis PDFs delivered directly to your provider’s inbox,
Training & Support: On-site or remote case reviews and interpretation assistance to help physicians maximize the therapeutic potential of stem cells, PRP, exosomes, and other biologics.
Wherever you are, our nationwide network ensures you have access to the world’s most advanced motion-based imaging for regenerative care.
Nationwide Partnerships with Regenerative Medicine Clinics
We partner with leading regenerative medicine practices across the U.S. to provide:
Custom DMX Protocols: From hips and knees to cervical and lumbar spine, we adapt our imaging technique to fit each clinic’s injection workflows. Secure Digital Reports: High-resolution video loops, frame-by-frame measurements, and expert analysis PDFs delivered directly to your provider’s inbox. Training & Support: On-site or remote case reviews and interpretation assistance to help physicians maximize the therapeutic potential of stem cells, PRP, exosomes, and other biologics.
Wherever you are, our nationwide network ensures you have access to the world’s most advanced motion-based imaging for regenerative care.
Specialty for C1–C2 at Centeno-Schultz Clinic (Colorado)
Upper cervical instability is notoriously challenging to detect on static films. That’s why we’ve developed a specialized DMX protocol in collaboration with the Centeno-Schultz Clinic, focusing on:
Dynamic (DMX) views of Occiput (C0), atlas (C1), and axis (C2) under controlled motion, reveals subtle ligament instabilities that can elude MRI or CT.
Protocol for Difficult Cases: Tailored positioning and motion sequences for patients with chronic neck pain, vertigo, or neurological symptoms referred for advanced regenerative treatments.
Therapy Planning: Data-driven mapping of instability severity allows Centeno-Schultz physicians to plan targeted stem cell or PRP injections into the precise ligamentous structures needing regeneration.
Patients flown in from across the country trust this program when traditional imaging falls short—and when precise DMX analysis can make the difference between persistent pain and a return to function.
Specialty for C1–C2 at Centeno-Schultz Clinic (Colorado)
Upper cervical instability is notoriously challenging to detect on static films. That’s why we’ve developed a specialized DMX protocol in collaboration with the Centeno-Schultz Clinic, focusing on:
Transverse & Alar Ligament Assessment: Dynamic views of C1–C2 translation and rotation under controlled motion, revealing subtle instabilities that can elude MRI or CT.
Protocol for Difficult Cases: Tailored positioning and motion sequences for patients with chronic neck pain, vertigo, or neurological symptoms referred for advanced regenerative treatments.
Therapy Planning: Data-driven mapping of instability severity allows Centeno-Schultz physicians to plan targeted stem cell or PRP injections into the precise ligamentous structures needing regeneration.
Patients flown in from across the country trust this program when traditional imaging falls short—and when precise DMX analysis can make the difference between persistent pain and a return to function.
Ready to learn if DMX can optimize your stem cell or PRP treatment? Contact us today to schedule your study or to set up a partnership for your regenerative clinic
Ready to learn if DMX can optimize your stem cell or PRP treatment? Contact us today to schedule your study or to set up a partnership for your regenerative clinic
Why Choose Sunset Chiropractic & Wellness for DMX in Miami?
At Sunset Chiropractic & Wellness, we specialize in identifying and correcting the root causes of pain and dysfunction. Our DMX technology allows us to diagnose complex cases that have often gone years without answers. We combine motion imaging with a structural corrective chiropractic approach, personalized rehabilitation, and neurologic testing to deliver long-term relief — not just temporary fixes.
We don’t just treat symptoms — we locate the real cause of your condition and develop a plan to help your body heal, stabilize, and thrive.
Why Choose Sunset Chiropractic & Wellness for DMX in Miami?
At Sunset Chiropractic & Wellness, we specialize in identifying and correcting the root causes of pain and dysfunction. Our DMX technology allows us to diagnose complex cases that have often gone years without answers. We combine motion imaging with a structural corrective chiropractic approach, personalized rehabilitation, and neurologic testing to deliver long-term relief — not just temporary fixes.
We don’t just treat symptoms — we locate the real cause of your condition and develop a plan to help your body heal, stabilize, and thrive.
