Tag: Glossary “S”

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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Sciatica

Sciatica sci·at·i·ca \sī-ˈa-ti-kə\ noun A common type of pain caused by the irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the longest

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Scoliosis

Scoliosis sco·li·o·sis \ˌskō-lē-ˈō-səs\ noun An abnormal curvature of the spine. It often does not show any noticeable signs in children, barring an effect on the

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Shoulder Pain

Shoulder Pain shoul·der pain \ˈshōl-dər\ pān\ noun This is normally a symptom of another problem rather than being the issue by itself. There are a

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Spinal Decompression Therapy

Spinal Decompression Therapy spi·nal de·com·press·ion ther·a·py \ˈspī-nəl\ dē-kəm-ˈpres-shən\ ther-ə-pē\ noun A kind of motorized traction that is designed to help relieve back pain. Spinal decompression

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