Definition: X-Rays are an inexpensive way to view the condition of bones. They are used to see if a vertebra has been damaged. X-Rays, where indicated, are generally the first step, and are most often done right in the doctor's office.
Source: Low Back Pain Fact Sheet: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Retrieved: June 15, 2006.
Source: Low Back Pain Fact Sheet: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Retrieved: June 15, 2006.

