Degeneration
A wear and tear phenomena. When the joints of the body
wear out, it is referred to as osteoarthritis, also
known as degenerative joint disease.
Disc
A cartilage (cushion/pad) that separates spinal
vertebrae, absorbs shock to the spine, and helps protect
the nervous system.
Disc Degeneration Drying,
thinning of the disc as a result of accelerated wear and
tear.
Disease (Chiropractic
Definition) The absence of health, a condition where the
body has lost its ability to heal itself and is thereby
susceptible to growth of organisms that are present in
the body even in healthy situations.
Disease The
word disease is a combination of dis and ease. Dis is a
prefix meaning apart from." It follows then that dis-ease
is nothing more than a lack of comfort, a loss of
harmony in the system. Chiropractors believe that
instead of treating disease with chemicals and
invasive procedures, whenever possible, first treat dis-ease
with the reduction or elimination of nerve interference,
thereby giving the patient a chance to recover naturally
before resorting to drugs and surgery.
Dynamic thrust Chiropractic
adjustment delivered suddenly and forcefully to move
vertebrae, often resulting in a popping sound.