What does it mean?
As a patient,you’ll quickly become familiar with treatment terminology such as these:
Adjustment
A precisely co-ordinated set of movements applied to the muscles and joints of your spinethat allows your spine to return its proper position.
Bio-Mechanic Dysfunction
Chiropractors are experts in biomechanics, the study of forces and movement in the human body. A subluxation is a biomechanical dysfunction.
Cavitation
The technical term for the popping noise made during an adjustment. It's not your bones "cracking", but the release of a gas bubble when the pressure between two joints is relieved.
Neuromusculoskeltal
Chiropractors treat pain and conditions caused by nerve interference, using a variety of corrective methods to realign the spine. The term NEUROMUSCULOSKELTAL describes the relationship between the spine, other bones, muscles, and the nervous system.
Relief Care
Provided for immediate relief of pain and discomfort. consider revising this section Depending on the diagnosis, your age and physical condition and specific complaints one visit, or several visits over a short period of time may be necessary.
Subluxation/Joint Dysfunction
Spine shifts from its proper position pressure on the surrounding joints, muscles, send pain messages from your nerves to your brain and pain. Chiropractors call this a subluxation or joint dysfunction.
Routine Check-Ups and Adjustments or Maintenance Care
Maintain and enjoy the overall health benefits that come from maintaining your spinal alignment after your corrective treatment plan concludes. Routine check ups allow your Strelcheck doctor to identify and correct misalignments on the spot to help prevent future injuries. Many patients come in quarterly or semi-annually for routine check ups to maintain their overall health.
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