Category: Chiropractic Glossary

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

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Muscle Spasm

Muscle Spasm mus·cle spasm \ˈmə-səl\ spa-zəm\ noun There are approximately 600 muscles in the body that work as a unit to control even simple movements.

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Vertebra

Vertebra ver·te·bra \ˈvər-tə-brə\ noun Each vertebra in the spinal column is an extremely complex structure composed of hyaline cartilage and bone. There are a total

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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

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Musculoskeletal

Musculoskeletal mus·cu·lo·skel·e·tal \ˌməs-kyə-lō-ˈske-lə-təl\ adjective Relates to structures such as muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints. Musculoskeletal disorders are degenerative diseases that can inflict a huge amount

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Whiplash

Whiplash whip·lash \ˈhwip-ˌlash noun A neck injury that occurs when the head suddenly moves forward, backward, or sideways. It is a common result of an

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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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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

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Neck and Head Pain

Neck and Head Pain neck and head pain \ˈnek\ ənd\ hed\ pān\ noun Though a stiff neck seems to be a sudden problem, it has

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