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adjustment
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An attempt or method of applying a corrective force to body
parts that are analysed to be in a state of
subluxation. This may be done by a variety of means, not limited to manual manipulation. This may be done by the use of instruments or specialised benches. adjustment. This
term does not on its own imply a specific symptom reversal or outcome
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see
subluxation below
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aetiology |
The
cause of a disease. |
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allopath
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A person whose primary objective is to alleviate
symptoms. A method of treating disease with remedies that produce effects different from those caused by the disease itself. From allos "opposite" and pathos "suffering". Conventional medical practitioners are "allopaths".
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http://www.thefreedictionary.co
m/allopathy
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allostasis
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In a stressful state both homeostasis and allostasis are endogenous systems responsible for maintaining the internal stability of an
organism. Homeostasis, from the Greek homeo,
means “same,” while stasis means “stable;” thus, “remaining stable by staying the same.” Allostasis was coined similarly, from the Greek allo, which means “variable;” thus, “remaining
stable by being variable”.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allos
tasis
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allostatic load
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The physiological costs of chronic exposure to
the neural or neuroendocrine stress response
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allos
tatic_load
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anatomy |
The study of normal physical
structure.
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annulus |
The
outer cartilage portion of the spinal discs. This is arranged in rings (annular)
like the rings of a tree cross section. see disc below
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artery |
Blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart
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ATP |
Adenosine Tri-Phosphate
ATP is the main energy source for the majority of
cellular functions. This includes the synthesis of macromolecules, including
DNA,
RNA, and
proteins.
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bone
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Bones are rigid organs that form part of the endoskeleton of vertebrates. Bones function to move, support, and protect the body, produce red and white blood cells and store minerals. Bones come in a variety of shapes and have a
complex internal and external structure, allowing
them to be lightweight yet strong and hard, while fulfilling their many other functions. One of the types of tissues that makes up bones is the mineralized osseous tissue, also called bone tissue, that gives bones their rigidity and
honeycomb-like three-dimensional internal structure. Other types of tissue found in bones include marrow, endosteum and periosteum, nerves, blood vessels and cartilage. |
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bon
e
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capsular ligament |
a
ligament surrounding and encapsulating a gliding joint to enable lubricating
fluid to be contained within the space created by this capsule. It adds a small
amount to joint stability.
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outer
2/3 of annulus are firmly anchored into vertebral
bodies.(1) Cartilage end plate contains no fibrillar connection with collagen of
subchondral bone of the vertebrae. This lack of interconnection between end
plate and the vertebrae may render disc bio-mechanically weak against
horizontal shear forces (2)
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1
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/
2922637
2
http://www.wheelessonline.com/ortho/
cartilagenous_end_plate_of_
intervertebral_disc |
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cauda equina syndrome |
Cauda
equina syndrome is a serious condition caused by compression of the nerves in
the lower portion of the spinal canal below the spinal cord - L2 or lower.
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cell (biology)
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The smallest metabolically functional unit of life,
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cell
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cervical spine
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The 7 spinal bones of the spine below the
occipital bone of the skull and above the thoracic vertebrae
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coccyx
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A group of 4 or 5 spinal bones below the sacral
bone |
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conjecture
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A statement or idea which is unproven, but is
thought to be true; a guess. |
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conj
ecture
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chiropractic (purpose) |
The
purpose
of
chiropractic
is
the
alleviation
of
suffering
through
the
functional
enhancement
of
life
through
neuromusculoskeletal
integrity
.
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J
Ierano
DC 2010 |
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coccyx |
A group of 4
or 5 spinal bones below the sacral
bone, sometimes called the "tail bone".
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conjecture |
A statement
or idea which is unproven, but is
thought to be true; a guess. |
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connective tissue
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The supporting or framework tissue of the body, formed of fibrous and ground substance with more or less numerous cells of various kinds. The varieties of connective tissue are: areolar or loose; adipose; dense, regular or irregular,
white fibrous; elastic; mucous; lymphoid tissue;
cartilage; and bone. Blood and lymph may be regarded as connective tissues, the ground substance of which is a liquid.
synonym: interstitial
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http://www.emedicine.com/asp/
dictionary.asp?keyword=connec
tive+tissue
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Contralateral
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(Latin contra; against): on the opposite from another structure. Thus, the left arm is contralateral to the right arm, or the right leg.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anat
omical_terms_of_location
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disc (Intervertebral
disc)
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Intervertebral discs are composed of an annulus fibrosus (multi-layered cartilage) and a nucleus pulposus (a jelly substance, weight and shock
distributor also a motion pivot point). The annulus strongly joins one vertebral body to the
next. After puberty discs do not have a blood supply and as such depend on diffusion of nutrients through the bony end plates of the vertebral body. Discs serve as cushions, and are the spine's shock absorbing system. They protect the vertebral bone, the brain, and nerves. The discs also provide a means some vertebral motion: extension flexion and rotation.
Individual disc movements
are small, but taken as a whole spine, considerable motion is possible.
The health of the disc determines the health of the spine. The health of the spine can determine the health of the nervous system. The health of the nervous system determines the health of the person.
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dis-ease
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A state where in the body, in some way, is malfunctioning but has the ability to return to a state of ease, well being or health.
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See pathology
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disease |
see pathology
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ease
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A state of ordered health
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antonym = dis-ease.
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empirical |
Knowledge produced as a result of experimentation or observation.
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end plate |
The
upper and lower part of the vertebral body to which the spinal discs are
attached.
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enteric brain
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The enteric nervous system (ENS) is a subdivision of the Peripheral Nervous System,
that
directly controls the gastrointestinal system. It is capable of autonomous
functions such as the coordination of reflexes, although it receives considerable innervation from the autonomic nervous system and thus is often considered a part of it. Its
study is the focus of neurogastroenterology. It
has as many as one billion neurons, one hundredth of the number of neurons in the
brain, and considerably more than the number of neurons in the spinal cord. The enteric nervous system is embedded in the lining of the gastrointestinal system.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/w
iki/Enteric_nervous_sys
tem
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fascia
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Is the soft tissue component of the connective tissue system that permeates the human body. It inter-penetrates and surrounds muscles, bones, organs, nerves, blood vessels and other structures. Fascia is an uninterrupted, three-dimensional web of tissue that extends from head to toe, from front to back, from
interior to exterior.
It is responsible for maintaining structural integrity; for providing support and protection; and acts as a shock absorber. Fascia has an
essential role in hemodynamic and
biochemical processes, and provides the matrix that allows for intercellular communication. Fascia functions as the body's first line of
defence against pathogenic agents and infections. After injury, it is the fascia that creates an environment for tissue repair. [1]
This tissue is grossly ignored for its dynamics on the body.
For more see Myofascial release
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The web like tissue is
fascia that has
been teased out to
allow for better appreciation of its nature.
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fibromyalgia |
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic condition where people experience varying levels
of fatigue, headaches, stiffness and pain in the muscles and joints throughout
the body. Fibromyalgia is generally referred to as a syndrome, as it has
specific signs and symptoms that occur together.
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grey matter |
A collection of nerve cell bodies.
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health
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Health is a state of complete physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being
and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
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http://www.searo.who.int/en/sect
ion898/section1441.htm
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hernia
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of a tissue, structure, or part of an organ through the muscular tissue or the membrane by which it is normally contained.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hern
ia
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homeostasis
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1. The ability or tendency of an organism or a cell to maintain internal equilibrium by adjusting its physiological processes.
2. The processes used to maintain such bodily
equilibrium.
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http://medical-dictionary.thefre
edictionary.com/Homoeostasis
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hyper |
excessive (or above) compared to expected or normal.
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hypothesis
(sciences)
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A tentative conjecture explaining an observation, phenomenon, or scientific problem that can be tested by further observation,
investigation, and/or experimentation.
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innate |
A built in ability or state of being
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see Innate alt. |
Innate alt.
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The intelligence we're talking about is the "knowledge" or blue print that every living entity is born with, which allows it to adapt to the environment in order to be well and survive.
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http://www.worldchiropracticalli
ance.org/resources/greens/gree
n5.htm
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integrity (ethical)
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The inherent complex of attributes that determines a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions. A state of acting from a position of ones convictions.
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integrity
(structural) |
The state of being complete and entire
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intervertebral foramen (IVF)
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An opening between vertebrae through which
nerves leave the spine and extend to other parts of the body. Also called a neural foramen. |
Fig 3-37 Gray's Anatomy 35th Ed |
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Intervertebral (osteo)chondrosis
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An abnormal condition of spinal discs, which
progress often without any overt signs or symptoms. Eventually this leads to
progressive deterioration of the spine |
see subluxation |
| KST |
Koren Specific Technique |
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kyphosis
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a backward directed bend in the spine as seen from the side. Normal for the mid back region of the spine. (Concave side forward) |
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law (science)
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The laws of science are various established scientific laws, or physical laws as they are sometimes called, that are considered universal and invariable facts of the physical world. Laws of science may, however, be disproved if new facts or evidence arise to contradict them. A "law" differs from hypotheses, theories, postulates, principles, etc., in that a law is an analytic statement, usually with an empirically
determined constant. A theory may contain a set of laws, or a theory may be implied from an empirically determined law.
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ligament
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fibrous soft tissue that connects one bone to
another. Its job is to limit the degree of joint play
to a "normal" range. Ligament laxity or looseness causes joint instability. |
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/340385/ligament
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literature |
Previous research that is on record |
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longitudinal
ligament |
Ligaments running down the entire length of the spine. There are two of these
ligaments one at the front of the vertebral bodies and one at the back. |
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lordosis
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a forward directed bend in the spine as seen from the side. Normal for the neck and low back regions. (Convex side forward) |
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lumbar spine
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The 5 spinal bones between the sacral bone and the thoracic vertebrae. There may be 4 to 6 of these bones. |
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luxation |
A
dislocation of a joint. |
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lymph |
Closely connected with the blood and circulatory system, the lymphatic system is
an extensive drainage system that returns water and proteins from various
tissues back to the bloodstream. It is comprised of a network of ducts, called
lymph vessels or lymphatics, and carries lymph, a clear, watery fluid that
resembles the plasma of blood. It is also intimately associated with the immune
system and the production of WBC's.
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manipulate
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to use force to move a stuck joint and restore
motion |
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microcurrent
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An electrical current that measures in the order of millionths of an ampere. This is of the order of magnitude that the human body generates for its proper functioning. |
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motor |
Nerves
conveying impulses from the brain to tissues |
http://headbacktohealth.com/nerve
_functions.html |
muscle (skeletal)
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A contractile tissue which under nerve impulse
stimulation contracts, thus bringing the body parts to which it is attached into closer proximity.see also cardiac and smooth muscle |
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mus
cle
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nerve
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A cellular component of the Nervous system which is capable of receiving and giving minute electric signals to other nerves and tissues. These signals are the
means of communication within the body
and outside the body. |
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Nervous System
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Controls and co-ordinates the functions of all tissues, organs and systems of the body and relates the body to its environment. Everything
you say, think see or do you achieve through the functions of the Nervous System. |
"Anatomy of the Body";
Gray, 29th Edition. P4
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nucleus pulposis |
the inner jelly like substance within the central portion of the vertebral
discs. Its job is to distribute loading pressures of the spine and to act as a
pivot point for movement. |
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osteophytosis / osteophyte |
An outgrowth of bone usually indicative of injury or abnormal stresses on the
bone where they occur. |
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pain |
A signal to alert the person feeling it
that something is going wrong as a result of activity,
dis-ease or pathology |
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pathology
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Structural change in tissue leading to changes in function. A more serious health change than a dis-ease. |
see dis-ease
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pathophysiology
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The intersection of two older, related disciplines: (normal) physiology and pathology. It is the study of physical processes as they deviate from normal physiology. |
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periosteum
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A membrane that lines the outer surface of all bones, except at the joints of long bones. It can be seen as a specialised form of fascia. |
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peri
osteum
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piezoelectric
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The ability of some materials to generate an
electric potential (charge) in response to an applied mechanical
force. |
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posture
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The intentionally or habitually assumed body position. |
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reflex (activity)
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A reflex action is involuntary and almost instant response (of some sort) to a stimulus.
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retrolisthesis
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A posterior (backward) movement of one vertebra on the vertebra below.
For greater detail
see Retrolisthesis |
www.headbacktohealth.
com/Retrolisthesis
also
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R
etrolisthesis |
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physiology |
The study of normal
function in a body. |
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sacral spine
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The portion of the spine below the lumbar spine and above the coccyx lying between the pelvic bones. This bone is made up of 4 to 5 segments which should be fused by the end of puberty.
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science
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Science (from the Latin scientia, 'knowledge'), in the broadest sense, refers to any systematic knowledge or practice. In a more restricted sense, science refers to a system of acquiring knowledge based on the scientific method, as
well as to the organized body of knowledge gained through such research. Science is about discovery. It is constantly being upgraded based on new discovery. Facts that are not disproven though they may have been discovered some time ago may still be valid. Valid knowledge endures. |
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scie
nce
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scientism
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The term is often used as a pejorative to indicate the improper usage of science or scientific claims.
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sclerosis |
a
hardening and hence greater density of tissue. |
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sensory |
Nerves
conveying information impulses to the brain. |
http://headbacktohealth.com/nerve_functions.html |
sign
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Any objective evidence of disease as seen by an examiner. |
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medi
cal_sign
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spinal cord |
That
part of the central nervous system that extends from the brain into the spinal
canal. Branching from it are sensory and motor nerve roots. |
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spine
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The central portion of the skeleton which houses the spinal cord. It acts to transfer weight from upper regions of the body to the lower ones and then transfers the weight to the pelvis and hips to the feet. The non infant spine has 3 major curves. See
lordosis and
kyphosis on this page |
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spondylolisthesis |
A
forward (anterior) slippage of a vertebral body relative to the vertebra below.
This is usually considered to be accompanied with a fracture through either or
both pars of the vertebra. |
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spur (bone)
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A point which develops as a result of either:
a) traction of ligaments of tendons on a bone
as a result of abnormal strain.
b) piezoelectric charge. See above |
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subluxate
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Verb. The process of forming a misalignment of
a joint (most important of which are spinal joints)
which also alters nerve function.
see subluxation |
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subluxation
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A collection of events when a vertebra misaligns and gets stuck. The physical manifestations can be broadly defined as:
a) Abnormal joint motion,
b) Loss of position,
c)
Abnormal nerve activity,
d) Changes in blood flow,
e) Soft tissue damage,
f) Progressive degeneration of the spinal joints.
The subluxation is not a thing to be studied; rather, "being subluxated" is an abnormal quality of some physical bodily systems which may lead to loss of health and performance capabilities. |
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subluxation
alt
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The word subluxation is derived from its parts.:
sub: less than
lux: light or data or information flow
ation: a state of being.
Hence: A condition where there is less orderly information flow within the body less than is ideal. |
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symptom |
Any subjective
evidence of disease. |
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syndrome
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A set of signs and symptoms that tend to occur
together and which reflect the presence of a particular disease. |
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technique
(of chiropractic)
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A method of analysis and adjustment of subluxation. There are many Techniques
available for use in
chiropractic practice. |
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tendon
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The tough connective tissue at the ends of skeletal muscle which attaches the contractile muscle to bone. |
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tensegrity |
The
exhibited strength that results when a push (skeleton) and a pull (muscle) have a
balanced relationship with each other. This makes for a strong, light and
flexibly manoeuvrable body/structure. |
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theory (science)
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A logical structure that enables one to deduce
the possible results of every experiment that
falls within its purview. |
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thoracic spine
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The 12 spinal bones compose the middle
segment of the vertebral column, between the
cervical vertebrae and the lumbar vertebrae. This portion of the spine has ribs attached to it. There may be 11 to 13 bones with ribs. |
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translation (physics) |
The
position change of an object relative to its previous, usual (normal) position.
Usually describes a sliding or gliding position change. |
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treatment |
The
attempt to modify or alter a malfunction. This term does not imply a specific
outcome |
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universal
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Worldwide, widespread, general, common, collective, total, entire, complete, unanimous, all over |
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vacuum phenomenon |
Vacuum
phenomena are a reliable indicator of disc degeneration. It is a linear dark
zone within the disc viewed on lateral x-rays. It indicates a tear of the
fibrous portion of the cartilage. |
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vein |
Blood
vessel leading blood towards the heart. |
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vertebra |
A
segment of the spine. In humans there are 24 movable segments (7 in the cervical
(neck) region, 12 in the thoracic (mid back)and 5 in the lumbar (low
back)regions) as well as 5 segments fused into 1 bone, the sacrum, and 4 to 5
segments that make up the coccyx. There may be variations on the numbers such as
6 lumbar bones with only 4 sacal segments etc. |
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vertebral body
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The cylindrical type ofstructure at the front of a
vertebral segment which has the task of transferring weight from one segment to the disc below and hence on down the spine. |
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| WBC |
White
Blood Cells |
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