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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

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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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.