Technique One
of several treatment methods.
Tendon A
fibrous cord by which a muscle is attached.
Therapy The
use of modalities, or machines, to augment the
adjustment. May include ultrasound, electrical
muscle stimulation, traction, massage, heat/cold,
infrared, laser, and others.
Thermography A
diagnostic procedure that images heat from body
surfaces.
Thoracic vertebrae There
are twelve vertebrae in the thoracic or upper-back
portion of the spine.
TMJ Dysfunction TMJ
Dysfunction is a problem with the alignment of the
jaw. When the junction of the jaw is out of
alignment it can create several problems such as
headaches, jaw pain, sinus problems, stiffness in
the jaw and muscle tension in the face, head, neck
and shoulders. If you suffer from these symptoms it
may be an indication of TMJ Dysfunction / Spinal
Subluxation Syndrome. Through spinal adjustments a
Doctor of Chiropractic can treat these symptoms and
correct the problem.
If you think you have TMJ Dysfunction, consult a
Doctor of Chiropractic for evaluation.
Torticollis/Tortipelvis Involuntary
spasms of the musculature of the spine, in the neck
or low back.
Traction Either
intersegmental or elongation, used to reduce
swelling, ease spasms, or assist in the realignment
of vertebral segments.
Treatment The
goal of chiropractic and chiropractic doctors is to
first locate the points of interference, and then
remove them. The body will then be able to rebalance
and heal itself, which it has the natural ability to
do anyway…once the interference has been removed.