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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). Lumbar Spine (Lower Back) : Consists of 5 vertebrae (L1-L5).

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Does Dehydration Affect Your Spine?

Beecher Chiropractic

Typically, you will first notice headaches and dizziness, but it can also result in back and joint pain. This leaves the joints, discs, and other connective tissues weak and unable to properly support and cushion the bones. It needs to be a gradual increase and then maintained.

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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. Each spinal joint is analyzed for proper function, and the results are displayed as an easy-to-read graph. Here are some of the most popular chiropractic tools.

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7 Common Car Accident Injuries (& How Chiropractic Can Help)

Oviedo Chiropractic

For most cases, your chiropractor will treat any joint misalignments and may administer ultrasound or E-stim treatments to accelerate healing. Between each vertebrae, you have a disc made of a soft, spongy material encased within a firmer membrane, like a water balloon. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder 5.

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Shining a light on back pain

Musculoskeletal Australia

The spine is made up of bones (vertebrae) stacked together to form a loose ‘S’-shaped column. Each vertebra is cushioned by spongy tissue called intervertebral discs. Pairs of small joints (facet joints) connect vertebrae to one another. The pain comes from the muscles, ligaments and joints.

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Shining a light on back pain

Musculoskeletal Australia

The spine is made up of bones (vertebrae) stacked together to form a loose ‘S’-shaped column. Each vertebra is cushioned by spongy tissue called intervertebral discs. Pairs of small joints (facet joints) connect vertebrae to one another. The pain comes from the muscles, ligaments and joints.

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How Do Chiropractic Adjustments Work?

Oviedo Chiropractic

A chiropractic adjustment occurs when a chiropractor applies short, quick force to the joints in order to correct a misalignment, increase range of motion, or release pressure on nerves. As you can see, a rotation or other form of misalignment of a spinal joint would put pressure on the nerves. What is a Misalignment?