chiropractic
Manual spine treatment
Chiropractic is a system of treatment based on the theory that disease results from misalignment of the spine.
Chiropractors manipulate the spine and joints to relieve pain, particularly back and neck problems.
The field occupies contested ground between mainstream medicine and alternative therapy: My doctor referred me to a chiropractor, but also Chiropractic is pseudoscience.
Underhanded control of others
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- vertebraeInterlocking bones of spine
- crackNarrow break or attempt
- popFizzy drink, regionally
thrust · mobilization · spinal adjustment · realignment · joint · palpation · activator · release
Interlocking bones of spine
herniated · spine · scoliosis · kyphosis · lordosis · intervertebral · radiculopathy · spinal cord
Non-standard healing practices
- complementary medicineUnconventional treatments supplementing mainstream care
- osteopathyManual skeletal manipulation therapy
- physiotherapyTreatment restoring bodily function
- sports medicineHealthcare for athletic injuries
musculoskeletal · licensed · board certified · continuing education
Posterior torso discomfort
- neck painCervical region discomfort
- sciaticaLumbar nerve inflammation
- whiplashNeck injury from jerking
- headacheCranial pain
migraine · carpal tunnel · shoulder pain · hip pain · joint pain · muscle spasm · stiffness · tension
Recovery from injury/addiction
- massageSoft tissue manipulation
- stretchingExtending muscles or material
- exerciseActivity for fitness
- decompressionReduction of pressure
traction · electrical stimulation · heat therapy · posture correction · ergonomic · pain relief · recovery · mobility
Addressing interconnected wholes
- vitalismNon-physical life principle
- drug-freeWithout illicit substances
- non-invasiveNot entering the body
- preventiveMeant to stop trouble
Able to wait calmly
- clinicOutpatient treatment facility
- officeProfessional work location
- appointmentScheduled time for something
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
examination · diagnosis · treatment plan · insurance · copay · referral · wellness visit · follow-up
manipulation
Underhanded control of others
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- vertebraeInterlocking bones of spine
- crackNarrow break or attempt
pop · thrust · mobilization · spinal adjustment · realignment · joint · palpation · activator · release · pressure
vertebrae
Interlocking bones of spine
disc · herniated · spine · scoliosis · kyphosis · lordosis · intervertebral · radiculopathy · spinal cord · sacrum
alternative medicine
Non-standard healing practices
- complementary medicineUnconventional treatments supplementing mainstream care
- osteopathyManual skeletal manipulation therapy
- physiotherapyTreatment restoring bodily function
sports medicine · musculoskeletal · licensed · board certified · continuing education
back pain
Posterior torso discomfort
- neck painCervical region discomfort
- sciaticaLumbar nerve inflammation
- whiplashNeck injury from jerking
headache · migraine · carpal tunnel · shoulder pain · hip pain · joint pain · muscle spasm · stiffness · tension · sports injury
rehabilitation
Recovery from injury/addiction
- massageSoft tissue manipulation
- stretchingExtending muscles or material
- exerciseActivity for fitness
decompression · traction · electrical stimulation · heat therapy · posture correction · ergonomic · pain relief · recovery · mobility · range of motion
holistic
Addressing interconnected wholes
- vitalismNon-physical life principle
- drug-freeWithout illicit substances
- non-invasiveNot entering the body
preventive · self-healing · natural healing · wellness · maintenance
patient
Able to wait calmly
- clinicOutpatient treatment facility
- officeProfessional work location
- appointmentScheduled time for something
consultation · examination · diagnosis · treatment plan · insurance · copay · referral · wellness visit · follow-up
- wellnesshealthy, wellness, fitness, exercise, nutrition
- healing practicesacupressure, holistic healing, Ayurveda, self-healing, herbal medicine
- natural remediesherbal tea, essential oils, echinacea, ginseng, elderberry
- specialtiescardiology, dermatology, neurology, oncology, pediatrics
- straighteningunbending, uncoiling, uncurling, unfolding, untwisting
- alternative medicineacupuncture, acupressure, Ayurveda, ayurveda, homeopathy
chiropracticevidence-based medicine
Clinical care guided by research
chiropracticsurgery
Invasive medical procedure
pharmacotherapy · drug therapy · surgical intervention · pharmacology · chemotherapy
chiropracticpsychiatry
Mental health medicine
cardiology · internal medicine · neurology · endocrinology · gastroenterology
- chiropractic clinicsFacilities for spinal treatment
- chiropractic adjustmentManual vertebral realignment therapy
- chiropractic careManual musculoskeletal therapy
- chiropractic treatmentManual spine and joint therapy
- chiropractic techniquesManual skeletal realignment methods
- chiropractic officeFacility for spinal manipulation