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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

Same Spine Every December 31st as the year turns another age, your spine also grow older. Though some organs tissues have the ability to regenerate, like the liver, the spine ages and degenerates overtime. The spine is the weight-baring back one of the body. The spine has several functions that maintain us through life.

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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

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. So, what causes it?

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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

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. Sometimes, the vertebrae become misaligned.

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Spinal Decompression Therapy

Smart Pain Solutions

Spinal decompression is an alternate approach to relieve pain & promote healing within the spine. We treat neck and back pain by emphasizing the importance of proper alignment and mobility within the spine. Car crashes & whiplash injuries increase the chances of developing a disc bulge or herniation.