Category: Chiropractic Glossary

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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Migraine Headache

Migraine Headache mi·graine head·ache \ˈmī-ˌgrān\ ˈhed-ˌāk\ noun An estimated 15 million Americans suffer from migraine headaches. One of the most common reasons for this type

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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

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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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MRI

MRI M·R·I \ˈem\ är\ ī\ noun Stands for magnetic resonance imaging. It is a medical imaging technique designed to investigate the body’s physiology and anatomy

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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

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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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