This can be frustrating, but it doesn’t mean your pain isn’t real.
Some problems, like tiny cracks, grinding, early inflammation, or certain types of nerve irritation, don’t always appear on an X-ray. That’s why we don’t rely on X-rays alone. We also consider your symptoms, perform a clinical exam, and may complete additional tests.
Our goal is to find the cause of your pain—not just what shows up on an image.