C.A.
Abbreviation for "chiropractic assistant."
Cavitation Pop
that occurs in a spinal joint when vertebral surfaces
(facets) are separated to create a vacuum that puts out
carbon dioxide gas.
Cerebellum The
part of the brain that controls balance, posture and
coordination of muscular movements.
Cerebral Cortex
The part of your brain that coordinates all sensory and
motor activities. Different areas of it are specifically
associated with memory, learning and behavior.
Cervical spine
The upper spinal area, consisting of seven vertebrae,
C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, and C7.
Cervical vertebrae
There are seven vertebrae in the cervical or neck area
of the spine.
Chiropractic
the science, art and philosophy of treating the
articulations of the human frame to affect a response in
the nervous system.
The practice of chiropractic focuses on the relationship
between structure (primarily the spine) and function (as
coordinated by the nervous system) and how that
relationship affects the preservation and restoration of
health.
Of primary concern to the doctor of chiropractic are
abnormalities of structure or function of the vertebral
column known clinically as the vertebral subluxation
complex. The subluxation complex includes any alteration
of the biomechanical and physiological dynamics of
contiguous spinal structures, which can cause neuronal
disturbances.
Chiropractic
adjustment This
term refers to a wide variety of specific manual
interventions that may be high or low velocity; short or
long lever; high or low amplitude; with or without
recoil.
Chiropractic adjustments are directed at specific
anatomical regions of the vertebral spine. The purpose
of the Chiropractic adjustment is to correct vertebral
subluxations, which can cause alteration of the
biomechanical and physiological dynamics of contiguous
spinal structures and manifest neuronal disturbances.
Chiropractic Analysis A
chiropractic analysis is performed on a routine basis to
determine the patient's need for spinal adjustments. A
chiropractic analysis may include (but certainly is not
limited to) two or more of the following procedures:
instrumentation (skin temperature differential
analysis), chiropractic x-ray analysis, spinal static
and motion palpation, postural analysis, leg-length
comparison tests, muscle strength measures, and other
chiropractic analysis procedures.
Chiropractic Practice
Objective The
primary professional practice objective of chiropractic
is to reduce or correct vertebral subluxations and other
malpositioned articulations and structures in a safe and
effective manner.
Chronic Persisting
for a long period of time.
Common Headache Common
headaches are only common because they are so familiar.
Still, the pain can be excruciating, and the common
headache can drastically affect your normal activities
of daily living. Doctors of Chiropractic have discovered
these headaches can be due to muscular contractions at
the back of the head and neck due to spinal degeneration
of the cervical spine. Through a comprehensive
evaluation of the cervical vertebra we can determine if
there is a casual relationship to your headache. Often
the solution to your problem is just a matter of
determining the cause of muscle tightness in your neck.
Remember, it is important to realize that you don't have
to suffer with the common headache.
If you suffer from the common headache, consult a Doctor
of Chiropractic for evaluation.
Consultation A
specific time set aside between the physician and either
the patient and/or family member or interested person
for the purpose of discussing the history of the
complaint, the complaint and or proposed treatment
recommendations.
Cranial Nerves 12
pairs of specialized nerves that have their origins
within the cranium or brain cavity.