Acute Of
short duration and relatively severe.
Acute back pain Back
pain that lasts a short while, usually a few days to
several weeks. Episodes lasting longer than three months
are not considered acute.
Adjustment A
form of manipulation, where the application of force is
of a high velocity - low amplitude thrust. This type of
manipulation can be likened to quickly pulling an apple
off of a branch to obtain the specific apple, as opposed
to pulling the apple slowly and obtaining multiple
apples.
A Chiropractic adjustment is performed by using the
hands to gently "adjust" misaligned vertebrae back into
their proper position. Because chiropractors work on a
variety of people from newborns to the elderly,
gentleness is always a priority.
A specific directional thrust maneuver
or application of forces applied to a subluxated
vertebra that sets the vertebra into motion with the
intent to reduce and/or correct the vertebral
misalignment, thus improving the neurological component
of the vertebral subluxation complex along with
vivification of the affected tissues and body
functions.
Afferentation
The process of stimulating receptors of a specific type
from the peripheral nervous system into the central
nervous system.
Anomaly A marked
deviation from the normal standard, especially as a
result of congenital or hereditary defect (s).
Annulus The
tough outer ring of a spinal disc.
Arthritis A
general term referring to a condition of the joints.
Literally it refers to an inflammation of the joints.
There are many types of arthritides. The form which will
inflict many people as they age is known as
osteoarthritis. Other types include rheumatoid and
psoriatic arthritis.
Doctors have not found a cure for Arthritis; however,
new treatment for this disease has greatly improved the
quality of life for patients with arthritis. Doctors of
Chiropractic will customize a pain management program of
physical therapy and spinal adjustments that fits the
patient’s needs.
Preventive care is also an important consideration in
regards to arthritis. As the disease develops spinal
fusion can occur resulting in greater loss of mobility
and increased pain. Your Doctor of Chiropractic will
thoroughly evaluate your condition in order to design a
treatment program that will hopefully prevent or slow
down the process.