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A comprehensive guide to attaining spinal stability

Chiropractic Economics

Modern approaches to spinal stability focus on the interplay between the passive (bony and ligamentous structures), active (muscular system) and neural subsystems.Dysfunctions in any of these components can compromise stability, leading to compensatory patterns, pain and a heightened risk of injury. erector spinae , rectus abdominis ).

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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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Pleasant Hills PA Chiropractic Clinic Discusses Herniated Discs

Barrett Whole Body Chiropractic

The discs are structures that rest comfortably between your vertebrae, like gel-filled cushions or shock absorbers. A disc can herniate through a tear in the supportive ligaments surrounding one of the discs. Your chiropractor will check your posture and may order an x-ray or MRI (if necessary) to help with the diagnostic process.

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

Oviedo Chiropractic

Between each vertebrae, you have a disc made of a soft, spongy material encased within a firmer membrane, like a water balloon. To provide you with effective treatment, your chiropractor should look at imaging of your body (either an x-ray or MRI) to evaluate what is happening within your body.

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Chiropractor Care: What You Need to Know About Spinal Adjustments

Fisher Chiropractic

The spine is made up of several bones, called vertebrae, that are stacked on top of each other. These bones are held together by ligaments and muscles, and they protect the spinal cord. Sometimes, the vertebrae become misaligned. When the vertebrae are misaligned, it puts pressure on the spinal cord and causes pain.

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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.