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Understanding the Anatomy of the Spine: A Comprehensive Guide

Watkins Family Chiropractic

The spine is a vital part of your anatomy, playing a crucial role in your overall well-being. 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. Connects the spine to the pelvis.

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What Are the Common Types of Back Pain?

Fisher Chiropractic

Mechanical Back Pain Mechanical back pain can be caused by issues with the structures in your back, such as the: Muscles Ligaments Bones It's like your body's way of saying, "Hey, something's not quite right here!" Doctors might request an MRI or CT scan to get a closer look at your spine and identify the herniated disc.

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How To Strengthen Your Joints

Oviedo Chiropractic

What we refer to as a joint is actually a complex combination of bone, muscle, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and other tissues, all of which work together when you swing your arm, bend your knee, or grasp an object. But what does that mean? There is a lot more to your joints than just bones. So, what does a “strong joint” look like?

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The 18 Most Popular Chiropractic Tools and Equipment

ChiroTouch

SOT (Sacro-Occipital Technique) Blocks Sacro-occipital technique (SOT) blocks are wedge-shaped cushions used in a low-force chiropractic tool to realign the head, spine, and pelvis. Inclinometers Inclinometers measure the range of motion and angles of the spine and other joints. Traction tables. Decompression tables.

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Chiropractor Care: What You Need to Know About Spinal Adjustments

Fisher Chiropractic

These may include manual adjustment of the spine, manipulative therapies such as massage or traction, and exercises. If you are diagnosed with a herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, or scoliosis, seeing a chiropractor helps to improve your symptoms. What Do Chiropractors Do? Why Do I Need A Spinal Adjustment?

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Why Should Chiropractic Care Be Considered a Preventive Health Measure?

Evolve Chiropractic

By focusing on the spine and its connection to the nervous system, chiropractic care can be seen as a preventive health measure that has the potential to enhance your overall quality of life. When your spine is misaligned, it can put pressure on the nerves and interfere with the communication between your brain and the rest of your body.

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NovoPulse- Where Recovery Meets Performance

The Evidence Based Chiropractor

I've had five torn ligaments and five arthroscopic surgeries, starting with my first skiing accident at age 12 in the days of bear-trap bindings. I have had lower back pain for twelve years due to degenerative disc disease, scoliosis, and arthritis, among other things.