Pain Physical
pain is a symptom in the body that something may be
wrong, an alarm for the body. Traditional methods of
treatment usually look at ridding the body of symptoms,
but not the cause of the symptoms. This is similar to if
your "check engine light" comes on in your car and you
put a piece of tape over it so you cannot see the
warning…the problem does not disappear simply because
you don’t see the warning light. To the contrary, it can
get much worse, and do terrible permanent damage.
Likewise with your body, except your body is not
replaceable.
Palpation Examining
the spine with your fingers; the art of feeling with the
hand.
Paresthesia Abnormal
or loss of normal sensation.
Parasympathetic Literally
means around (para) the sympathetic; refers to the
parasympathetic nervous system, a division of the
autonomic nervous system; responsible for the regulation
of body systems.
Pelvic deficiency (P.D.) A
condition that proponents of Activator
Methods define
as an "apparent" difference in leg-length, not an
anatomical difference. Also called "functional short
leg."
Physical Therapy Form
of treatment using physical modalities (equipment) to
alleviate pain and suffering.
Pinched Nerves Laymen's
term for pain perceived to be coming from the back or
spine; physically difficult to "pinch" the nerve.
Plasticity Tissue
that is capable of being formed or shaped. This is a
term used to describe developmental changes in the
nervous system.
Preventative Care Care
rendered to existing patient; designed to prevent a
condition from worsening and/or returning; necessary
care usually due to a persistent weakness or permanent
impairment.
Primary Contact Health
Care Provider Any
health care provider capable of providing first level
contact and intake into the health delivery system, (b)
any health care provider licensed to receive patient
contact in the absence of physician referral.
Proprioceptors Sensory
nerve terminals which give information concerning
movements and position of the body; they occur chiefly
in the muscles, tendons, and the labyrinth.