Chiropractic Articles
Ultrasound
Ultrasound ul·tra·sound \ˈəl-trə-ˌsau̇nd\ noun An oscillating sound pressure with a greater frequency than what is possible for the human ear to hear. Ultrasound is occasionally
TMJ Disorders
TMJ Disorders T·M·J dis·or·ders \ˈtē-ˈem-ˈjā\ dis-ˈȯr-dərz\ noun Temporomandibular joint disorders are problems that affect the joint located between the lower jaw and base of the
Tendon
Tendon ten·don \ˈten-dən\ noun Fibrous tissue that connects muscle to bone. It is extremely tough and capable of withstanding a lot of tension. Tendons work
Spinal Manipulation
Spinal Manipulation spi·nal ma·nip·u·la·tion \ˈspī-nəl\ mə-ˈni-pyə-ˌlā-shən\ noun There are an estimated 100 different adjustment techniques practiced by chiropractors, though most practitioners concentrate on mastering about
Spinal Decompression Therapy
Spinal Decompression Therapy spi·nal de·com·press·ion ther·a·py \ˈspī-nəl\ dē-kəm-ˈpres-shən\ ther-ə-pē\ noun A kind of motorized traction that is designed to help relieve back pain. Spinal decompression
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Pain shoul·der pain \ˈshōl-dər\ pān\ noun This is normally a symptom of another problem rather than being the issue by itself. There are a
Scoliosis
Scoliosis sco·li·o·sis \ˌskō-lē-ˈō-səs\ noun An abnormal curvature of the spine. It often does not show any noticeable signs in children, barring an effect on the
Sciatica
Sciatica sci·at·i·ca \sī-ˈa-ti-kə\ noun A common type of pain caused by the irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the longest
Range of Motion
Range of Motion range of mo·tion \ˈrānj\ əv\ mō-shən\ noun ROM is the distance an object can usually travel when attached to another object. Medical
