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The 18 Most Popular Chiropractic Tools and Equipment

ChiroTouch

These tools include care tools like chiropractic tables and activator adjustment tools as well as technology items like computers, iPads, and X-ray machines. Activator Adjusting Tool The Activator adjusting tool uses a spring-loaded thrust to gently push targeted vertebrae or extremity joints back into proper alignment.

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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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Chiropractor Care: What You Need to Know About Spinal Adjustments

Fisher Chiropractic

They use a variety of techniques to manipulate the joints and muscles of the body, including manual adjustments, traction, and exercises. Kinesio Taping Kinesio taping uses special tape to support and stabilize muscles and joints. The spine is made up of several bones, called vertebrae, that are stacked on top of each other.

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Understanding the Different Types of Chiropractic Specialties and Their Benefits

Petrak Family Chiropractic Center

This technique is particularly effective in improving joint mobility and alleviating pain. The Gonstead adjustment is known for its thorough evaluation process, which uses visual assessment, full spine X-rays, and a temperature-sensitive instrument to detect spinal issues.

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Why Should You Choose Chiropractic Care for Your Neck Pain?

Evolve Chiropractic

Through a combination of hands-on examination techniques, orthopedic assessments, and, when necessary, diagnostic imaging such as X-rays or MRI scans, chiropractors can accurately identify the underlying causes of neck pain. Misalignments, also known as subluxations, can exert pressure on nerves and lead to pain and dysfunction.