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Herniated Disc
A common non-contained disc disorder in which a disc has ruptured, usually at its weakest point. The vast majority of herniated discs occur in the...
25 Feb, 2008 Views: 129
Atlas
A large vertebra, or upper bone, in the upper cervical spine.
24 Feb, 2008 Views: 114
Paresthesia
Paresthesia is a sensation of tingling, pricking, or numbness of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect, more generally known as...
24 Feb, 2008 Views: 143
Bulging Disc
A common disc disorder, bulging discs may push into the spinal canal.  The annulus portion of the lumbar disc weakens causing the nucleus to...
24 Feb, 2008 Views: 158
Spinal Chord
A cord of nerve tissue located within the vertebral column.  
24 Feb, 2008 Views: 120
Joint
The point where two or more bones meet.
24 Feb, 2008 Views: 113
Keel
The part of the breastbone to which large breast muscles for flight are attached.
24 Feb, 2008 Views: 82
Subluxation
Subluxations are misalignments in the bony structures of the spine. Subluxations can create pressure or irritation on the various nerves in...
17 Feb, 2008 Views: 86
Electromyography (EMG)
Procedure that tests nerves and muscles providing information to help determine if surgery may be required.
14 Feb, 2008 Views: 81
Chiropractic Adjustment
The International Chiropractors Association's policy on the definition of 'chiropractic adjustment' versus 'manipulation' is this: ...
02 Jul, 2007 Views: 125
Chiropractic Medicine
     The concept of chiropractic is not the simple correction of a bone out of place. ...
02 Jul, 2007 Views: 136
Vector Point Therapy
Vector Point Therapy is a non-force approach to Chiropractic Care. It was developed by Dr. Denton. Through biofeedback testing, the body...
24 Feb, 2007 Views: 199
Trigger Point Therapy
Trigger Point Therapy
18 Oct, 2006 Views: 159
Travell Soft Tissue
Travell Soft Tissue
18 Oct, 2006 Views: 159
Traction
Traction
18 Oct, 2006 Views: 136
Spinal Decompression
Spinal Decompression
18 Oct, 2006 Views: 158
Spinal Biomechanics
Spinal Biomechanics
18 Oct, 2006 Views: 155
Sacro-Occipital Technique
Sacro-Occipital Technique
18 Oct, 2006 Views: 155
Neuro Muscular Technique
Neuro Muscular Technique
18 Oct, 2006 Views: 158
Myofacial
Myofacial
18 Oct, 2006 Views: 161