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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

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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Ruptured / Herniated Discs – A Complete Explanation

Musculoskeletal Medicine

These discs are the soft, cushion-like structures located between the vertebrae (the bones of the spine), and they serve as shock absorbers, providing flexibility and support to the spinal column. Loss of reflexes : Changes in reflexes associated with the affected nerve. These tests help determine the location and severity of the herniation.

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Effective Chiropractic Treatments for Lower Back Pain in Naples, FL

Fisher Chiropractic

Modern technology, such as X-rays or MRI scans, aids in diagnosing the cause of lower back pain. This force helps to realign the vertebrae. Chiropractic care also offers benefits for nerve-related issues like sciatica. It promotes natural healing without the need for medication or surgery. This technique is safe and effective.

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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. Vertebrae can become so porous and brittle that they break easily, causing 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. Vertebrae can become so porous and brittle that they break easily, causing pain.

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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. Sometimes, the vertebrae become misaligned. When the vertebrae are misaligned, it puts pressure on the spinal cord and causes pain. A spinal adjustment is a procedure that realigns the vertebrae.