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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...
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Atlas
A large vertebra, or upper bone, in the upper cervical spine.
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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...
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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...
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Spinal Chord
A cord of nerve tissue located within the vertebral column.
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Joint
The point where two or more bones meet.
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Keel
The part of the breastbone to which large breast muscles for flight are attached.
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Subluxation
Subluxations are misalignments in the bony structures of the spine.
Subluxations can create pressure or irritation on the various nerves in...
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Electromyography (EMG)
Procedure that tests nerves and muscles providing information to help determine if surgery may be required.
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Chiropractic Adjustment
The International Chiropractors Association's policy on the definition of 'chiropractic adjustment' versus 'manipulation' is this:
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Chiropractic Medicine
The concept of chiropractic is not the simple correction of a bone out of place. ...
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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...
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Trigger Point Therapy
Trigger Point Therapy
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Travell Soft Tissue
Travell Soft Tissue
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Traction
Traction
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Spinal Decompression
Spinal Decompression
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Spinal Biomechanics
Spinal Biomechanics
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Sacro-Occipital Technique
Sacro-Occipital Technique
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Neuro Muscular Technique
Neuro Muscular Technique
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Myofacial
Myofacial
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