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Things To Avoid With Degenerative Disc Disease

Oviedo Chiropractic

Here are some things to avoid with degenerative disc disease. However, for those living with degenerative disc disease, this process generally happens earlier—and causes more pain. If you’ve recently been diagnosed with disc degeneration, you’re probably wondering what to expect.

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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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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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The 18 Most Popular Chiropractic Tools and Equipment

ChiroTouch

Activator Adjusting Tool The Activator adjusting tool uses a spring-loaded thrust to gently push targeted vertebrae or extremity joints back into proper alignment. Each spinal joint is analyzed for proper function, and the results are displayed as an easy-to-read graph. Here are some of the most popular chiropractic tools.

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Chiropractor Care: What You Need to Know About Spinal Adjustments

Fisher Chiropractic

They use a variety of techniques to manipulate the joints and muscles of the body, including manual adjustments, traction, and exercises. Kinesio Taping Kinesio taping uses special tape to support and stabilize muscles and joints. The spine is made up of several bones, called vertebrae, that are stacked on top of each other.

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Spinal Decompression Therapy

Smart Pain Solutions

Louis chiropractic offices in Bridgeton and Clayton use decompression to reduce pressure placed on the body’s joints, spinal nerves, discs, and surrounding vertebrae. As a result, aiding in the care for herniated & bulging discs, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, and facet joint dysfunction.

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Spinal Decompression in Chiropractic Care: A Resource for Patients

GSPatients

Well, it’s a non-surgical and non-invasive treatment that aims to relieve pressure on the spinal discs and nerves. Imagine your spinal discs as little cushions between the bones of your spine (the vertebrae). Next on the list are the back pain bandits: degenerative disc disease and spinal arthritis.