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Of short
duration and relatively severe.
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Moving a joint
beyond its passive range of motion limit by means of a
sudden thrust or impulse, usually accompanied by an audible
"popping" sound. Otherwise known as spinal manipulation.
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Uppermost and
most freely movable bone in the spinal column.
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Study of the
relationship between the structure and function of the
nervous system.
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The vertebrae
of the neck, generally composed of 7 bones.
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Symptoms
persisting for a long period of time.
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The
application of ice, cold towels, compresses, and ice massage
to reduce the temperature of the tissues on or below the
surface of the skin.
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Shortwave
electro-magnetic energy used to raise the temperature of
soft tissues beneath the skin.
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The cartilage
that separates the spinal vertebrae and acts as a cushion to
absorb shocks to the spine.
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Small amounts
of electrical current administered at the site of a soft
tissue injury to block pain.
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The joint
surface of a spinal bone, facing adjacent bone above or
below.
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Being held in
a fixed position. Area of the spine or a joint with limited
movement.
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State of
optimal physical, mental and social well-being.
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Abnormal soft
tissue (tendons, ligaments, inter-vertebral discs) function.
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The lateral
opening through which spinal nerve roots exit the spinal
column.
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The vertebrae
of the lower back, usually 5 bones.
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The assessment
and treatment of the soft tissues and joints of the body by
hands-on manipulation.
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Abnormal
muscle function.
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Abnormal
nervous system function.
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The act of
examining the spine with your fingers.
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The abnormal
function of the spine and body.
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Pain radiating
into the lower or upper extremities. This pain is often deep
and steady. It is reproducible with activities such as
sitting or walking. Radicular pain may be accompanied by
muscle weakness, numbness and tingling and loss of specific
reflexes.
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The range,
measured in degrees through which a joint can be moved.
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The triangular
bone at the base of the spine, composed of fused vertebrae.
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Abnormal
motion or position of spinal bones.
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Moving a joint
beyond its passive range of motion limit by means of a
sudden thrust or impulse, usually accompanied by an audible
"popping" sound.
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The posterior
protruding part of the vertebrae that can be seen or felt
when examining the spine.
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Using hot
pack, warm moist towels and heating pads to raise the
temperature of soft tissues just below the surface of the
skin.
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The part of
the spinal column from the base of the neck to about six
inches above the waste. Contains 12 vertebrae.
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The lateral
protrusions of bone from the vertebrae which serves as an
attachment for powerful muscles and ligaments.
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Therapeutic
treatment using high-frequency sound waves administered in
region of soft tissue injuries.
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Any of the
individual bones of the spinal column.
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Condition in
which the vertebrae lose their normal position and motion
due to diverse causes such as trauma, stress or chemical
imbalance.
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