X-rays provide detail of the bone structures in the spine, and are used to rule out back pain resulting from:
- Instability (such as spondylolisthesis)
- Tumors
- Fractures
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An x-ray of the spine will help medical professionals determine if there are tumors, fractures, or structural abnormalities in the spine such as scoliosis or a slipped vertebrae.