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Understanding the Anatomy of the Spine: A Comprehensive Guide

Watkins Family Chiropractic

Let's dive into the structure of the spine, its vertebrae, and the intervertebral discs to help you understand how this incredible system works and why spinal health is so important. It is divided into five regions: Cervical Spine (Neck) : Comprises 7 vertebrae (C1-C7). Sacrum : Composed of 5 fused vertebrae (S1-S5).

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New Year Same Spine

ChiroJunky

It is made up of 33 individual bones called vertebrae, which are separated into sections called the cervical (neck), thoracic, (midback), and lumbar (low back). Situated between the bony vertebrae are the disc that act of absorbers of the body. The spine is the weight-baring back one of the body.

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What Are the Common Types of Back Pain?

Fisher Chiropractic

Herniated Disc So, let's talk about the herniated disc. It occurs when one of the rubbery discs that cushion your vertebrae decides to misbehave. Causes can vary, but usually, it's a result of wear and tear on the disc or a sudden injury that puts excessive pressure on it. There's no magic cure, unfortunately.

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The 18 Most Popular Chiropractic Tools and Equipment

ChiroTouch

These tools include care tools like chiropractic tables and activator adjustment tools as well as technology items like computers, iPads, and X-ray machines. Here are some of the most popular chiropractic tools. Its fast, gentle thrusting motion uses pressure and vibration to improve patients’ adjustments.

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Chiropractor Care: What You Need to Know About Spinal Adjustments

Fisher Chiropractic

Here’s a quick overview of what you can expect from chiropractic adjustments. They use a variety of techniques to manipulate the joints and muscles of the body, including manual adjustments, traction, and exercises. The spine is made up of several bones, called vertebrae, that are stacked on top of each other.