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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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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. Once identified, a mild percussive force is applied using the table-mounted Atlas Orthogonal percussion instrument, which helps reposition the atlas vertebra.

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Chiropractor Care: What You Need to Know About Spinal Adjustments

Fisher Chiropractic

They help to relieve pain and prevent further injury. You may want to see a chiropractor if you are experiencing headaches, back pain, or neck pain. If you are diagnosed with a herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, or scoliosis, seeing a chiropractor helps to improve your symptoms.

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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.