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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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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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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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Chiropractor Care: What You Need to Know About Spinal Adjustments

Fisher Chiropractic

If you are diagnosed with a herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, or scoliosis, seeing a chiropractor helps to improve your symptoms. The spine is made up of several bones, called vertebrae, that are stacked on top of each other. Sometimes, the vertebrae become misaligned.

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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.