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Chronic

Chronic chron·ic \ˈkrä-nik\ adjective When something persists for a long period of time. Chronic pain refers to pain that has been a problem for more

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Cerebellum

Cerebellum cer·e·bel·lum \ˌser-ə-ˈbe-ləm\ noun The area of the brain responsible for controlling the posture, balance, and coordination of muscular movements.

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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

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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

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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

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Adjustment

Adjustment ad·just·ment \ə-ˈjəs(t)-mənt\ noun A type of manipulation involving a high-velocity application of force. A chiropractic adjustment involves the chiropractor using his hands to adjust

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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

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Acute Back Pain

Acute Back Pain acute back pain \ə-ˈkyüt\ bak\ pān\ noun Relates to back pain that lasts for a relatively short period of time. If a

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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.

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