If your provider recommends Digital Motion X-Ray, it’s normal to have questions:
- “Is it painful?”
- “How long does it take?”
- “What movements will I do?”
- “What happens afterward?”
At DMX Miami, we routinely see patients from South Florida (Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Miami-Dade, Broward, the Florida Keys) and visitors traveling from the USA, Latin America, and the Caribbean. This guide explains the process in plain English.
Before Your Appointment
Clothing and comfort
Wear comfortable clothing and avoid heavy jewelry or metal items around the region being studied.
Bring relevant information
If you have prior imaging or referral notes, your provider may coordinate them. Follow your clinic’s instructions.
During the DMX Study
Guided movements (not extreme)
You’ll perform gentle, controlled movements guided by the technologist or provider, such as:
- bending and extending
- turning left/right
- controlled ranges tailored to tolerance
The exam is a motion video
DMX records fluoroscopic video to capture how the spine moves in real time.
Safety and Radiation Considerations
DMX uses X-ray technology. Your provider recommends it because the expected clinical value outweighs the controlled exposure. If you have concerns, discuss them before the study.
After the Study
Most people return to normal activity unless their provider gives restrictions. Some may feel mildly sore because the movements briefly reproduce their symptom triggers.
How Your Results Are Used
Your ordering provider uses the report to:
- identify motion abnormalities (translation/angulation)
- determine which levels are unstable or dysfunctional
- guide a more precise treatment plan
- coordinate care when multiple providers are involved
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FAQs (For Schema)
Is Digital Motion X-Ray painful?
Most patients describe it as uncomfortable only if the movements reproduce their usual symptoms. It’s not designed to force extreme ranges.
How long does a DMX appointment take?
Time varies by case and region studied, but it’s typically a structured appointment with guided motion imaging.
What does DMX show that MRI doesn’t?
DMX shows real-time spinal motion and can document instability patterns during movement.
Can out-of-town patients do DMX in a short trip?
Yes. Many patients travel to Miami for DMX as part of a diagnostic visit and coordinate with home providers.
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Dr. Rodolfo Alfonso, D.C.
Dr. Mark N. Berry, D.C.
Sunset Chiropractic and Wellness
8585 Sunset Dr. STE 102
Miami, Florida 33143