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Words Used by Chiropractors to Diagnose and Treat the Spine and Back PainChiropractic is a very popular form of treatment. The main thrust of the work of a chiropractor is to apply a calculated force to spinal joints and other structures to effect a change in alignment, and therefore the functioning of the nervous system. This, in turn, affects the the overall health of the individual. What are the terms to describe what chiropractors do and the problems they treat? 1. SubluxationThe subluxation is a term that expresses the condition of the position of spinal bones in relationship to one another. Subluxations are the main pathology treated by chiropractors.2. AdjustmentThe adjustment is the hallmark of chiropractic treatment. It involves applying force to motion segments to effect a positive change in the alignment of the vertebrae.3. ManipulationA manipulation is the application of force in a specific fashion. An adjustment is a type of manipulation.4. Motion SegmentMotion segment is a more technical term describing the area chiropractors assess and adjust.Date Created: April 2, 2006 Created: June 21, 2007 Suggested ReadingRelated Guide PicksOther Related Resources & Guide Picks About.com is accredited by the Health On the Net Foundation, which promotes reliable and trusted online health information. |
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