formed usually by five fused vertebrae (sacral
vertebrae) that are wedged dorsally between the left and
right illiums.
Sciatica An
inflammation of the sciatic nerve, the longest nerve in
your body. It runs from your lower spine, through your
buttocks, then into your leg and foot. There are
actually two (2) sciatic nerves, one in each leg. When
the sciatic nerve is inflamed, it can cause numbness,
tingling, pain or weakness in your lower back and leg.
Scoliosis Scoliosis
is an abnormal, curvature of the spine. Scoliosis has
many causes; some due to injury while others are
inherited. One common reason for scoliosis is abnormal
development of the vertebra in the spine. The most
common form of scoliosis is an abnormal pattern of
muscle and ligament growth as a teenager grows in
height.
Doctors of Chiropractic are trained to recognize
scoliosis or the potential for developing scoliosis.
With early detection, chiropractic treatment can correct
many cases of scoliosis.
If you or your child have been diagnosed or think you
may have scoliosis, consult a Doctor of Chiropractic for
evaluation.
Scope of Practice The
legal definition of the activities that a profession can
or cannot do.
Sensory The
"feeling" portion of a nerve; as opposed to motor .
Somato-Visceral Nerve
pathways originating in the spinal cord and
communicating with the internal organs.
Spinal "adjustment"
A chiropractic term that most chiropractors use to
describe whatever method(s) they use to correct spinal
problems, whether by hand or with an instrument.
Spinal Analysis The
comprehensive process of evaluating the spinal column
and its immediate articulations for vertebral
subluxations and contraindications to any or all
chiropractic procedures.
Spinal Nerves 24
pairs of nerves exiting from the spinal cord at
segmental levels of the spinal column.
Spinous Process
A posterior protruding part of the spinal bone that can
be seen or felt when examining the spine.
Sports Injury Some
sports injuries are due to improper stretching while
others are accidental injuries during the activity. In
either case it is important to diagnose and treat such
injuries quickly to prevent further aggravation or
damage to the specific area. Doctors of Chiropractic
have extensive training in the area of sports medicine
and can diagnose and effectively treat sports related
injuries. Spinal adjustments and physical therapy/ rehab
have proven to be very successful in correcting the
injury and getting you back to normal activity faster.
No matter what your recreational activity may be, don't
let sports related injuries or pains go unattended,
consult a Doctor of Chiropractic for evaluation.
Spurs A
projecting body, as from a bone.
Subluxation When
a vertebra of the spine looses its proper position and
becomes misaligned with the vertebrae above and below
it, thus compromising the nerves, which results in
interference of nerve transmissions from the brain to
tissues, organs, and muscles. Unfortunately, most
subluxations have no pain, so generally many people are
not aware of them. Subluxations physically cause your
spine to wear unevenly, which leads to early
degeneration and break down of the spine.
Subluxation Complex A
description used to describe the five parts of a
subluxation:
- Spinal Kineisopathology
- Nueropathophysiology
- Myopathology
- Histopathology
- Pathophysiology
Sustaining Care Treatment
rendered to a patient for the purpose of making the
patient as functional or active as possible despite a
painful or disabling condition.
Sympathetic A
division of the central nervous system responsible for
regulating the various activities of the human body.
Symptom A
warning signal sent from the tissues, organs and muscles
to the brain that damage has occurred, and still may be
occurring. Common symptoms are pain, tingling, and
numbness, although, many subluxations occur without any
noticeable symptoms.