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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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