Category: Chiropractic Glossary

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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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

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Spinal Manipulation

Spinal Manipulation spi·nal ma·nip·u·la·tion \ˈspī-nəl\ mə-ˈni-pyə-ˌlā-shən\ noun There are an estimated 100 different adjustment techniques practiced by chiropractors, though most practitioners concentrate on mastering about

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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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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

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Tendon

Tendon ten·don \ˈten-dən\ noun Fibrous tissue that connects muscle to bone. It is extremely tough and capable of withstanding a lot of tension. Tendons work

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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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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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