Chiropractic Articles
Frontal
Frontal al·ler·gen \ˈfrən-təl\ noun Relates to the forehead. The frontal bone is found in the skull and consists of three parts.
Facet
Facet fac·et \ˈfa-sət\ noun A small, smooth area that can be found on a hard surface such as bone.
Examination
Examination ex·am·i·na·tion \ig-ˌza-mə-ˈnā-shən\ noun The period of time during which a chiropractor looks at a patient’s current status. The length of an examination depends on
EMS
EMS E·M·S \ˈē-em-es\ noun Stands for electro-muscle stimulation, which uses electrical stimulation at a specific frequency rate and intensity as a means of trying to
Dizziness
Dizziness diz·zi·ness \ˈdi-zēˈnes\ noun A relatively common problem also known as lightheadedness. It isn’t easy to determine dizziness symptoms, as they can be vague, but
Disease
Disease dis·ease \di-ˈzēz\ noun In the world of chiropractic, “disease” is a word that describes the absence of health. It is a condition in which
Disc
Disc disc \ˈdisk\ noun An object of cartilage that separates spinal vertebrae, protects the nervous system, and absorbs spinal shock. Disc degeneration occurs due to
Degeneration
Degeneration de·gen·er·a·tion \di-ˌje-nə-ˈrā-shən\ noun Can be caused by wear and tear. Osteoarthritis is an example of degeneration, as the body’s joints wear out in what
CT Scan
CT Scan C·T scan \ˌsē-ˈtē-\ skan\ noun A computerized tomography scan uses x-rays and a computer as a means of creating detailed images of the
