Chiropractic Articles
Low Back Pain
Low Back Pain low back pain/span> \ˈlō\ bak\ pān\ noun This is a sign of pain that is musculoskeletal in origin. It could be a
Ligament
Ligament lig·a·ment \ˈli-gə-mənt\ noun Fibrous tissue that connects the bones to other bones and is known by a variety of names, including articular ligament or
Intervertebral Disc
Intervertebral Disc in·ter·ver·te·bral disk \ˌin-tər-ˈvər-tə-brəl\ disk\ noun There are a number of these discs in the human body, located between adjacent vertebrae in the spine.
Immune System
Immune System im·mune sys·tem \i-ˈmyün\ sis-təm\ noun A system of biological processes and structures within an organism that is designed to protect it against disease.
Hypomobility
Hypomobility hy·po \ˈhī-(ˌ)pō-ˈmō-bəl-i-tē\ noun When an area of the spine suffers from restricted movement.
Hypermobility
Hypermobility hy·per·mo·bil·i·ty \ˈhī-pər-mō-bəl-itē\ noun Relates to the excess movement of the area of the spine. In joints, hypermobility can lead to a number of unpleasant
Homeostasis
Homeostasis ho·meo·sta·sis \ˌhō-mē-ō-ˈstā-səs\ noun The maintenance of normal internal stability in an organism; this state of physiological equilibrium is achieved through the balance of functions
Herniation
Herniation her·ni·a·tion \ˈhər-nē-ˌā-shən\ noun Refers to a condition found in the intervertebral disc. Herniation occurs when part of the material making up the disc moves
Headache
Headache head·ache \ˈhed-ˌāk\ noun A pain that arises from the head or upper neck. The brain has no nerves, which means it can’t be responsible
