The Spine

conditions of the spine, those who specialize in spinal manipulation have found evidence that it indeed does have beneficial success. Chiropractors are hands on doctors that specialise in the alignment of the musculoskeletal structure mainly the spine but, can also align arms, shoulders, hips and legs. Chiropractic treatments are recommended when looking to find pain relief of the joints, bones, muscles , tendons, ligaments and/or cartilage. Seeking chiropractic help for many spine conditions…

fill the space between the bones of the spine, known as vertebrae. They act as shock absorbers for the spine, making the spine more flexible than it would be without the discs. The discs separate the vertebrae and keep them from rubbing together and causing damage to the bones but unfortunately, the discs themselves can suffer injury and cause a multitude of problem and significant pain. When a there is an injury or a large amount of stress is put on the spine, the inner material of the…

While Athletic Trainers want to provide the best care for an athlete with an acute cervical injury, it is important to stay up to date with current protocol changes. Evidence has shown that some practices have caused more harm to a cervical spine patient. In May 2014, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) released an official statement pertaining to this issue. It serves as an extension to a long-standing position statement, which was released in 2009. The main focus of the…

Scoliosis is an abnormal, excessive, C-shaped lateral curvature of the spine (Turley). Scoliosis is not a disease but a term used to describe any spine curvature. This curvature is only visible from the back view and curves on a coronal plane; if looking that the spine from the side it should still appear with a natural and completely healthy curve. There are three major ways in which the spine can curve. First, is called levoscoliosis, this is a single curve to the left making the shape of the…

Core training is an important method to stabilize the body trunk (Park & Yu, 2013). Athletes train in order to stabilize the spine, abdomen, and pelvis in order to be able to accomplish functional movements and to reduce the stress on the spine in order to avoid lower back pain (Park & Yu, 2013). Research has shown several techniques and exercises in order to produce this stabilization two of which are the bracing maneuver and the drawing-in maneuver. There are several researchers that work to…

Scoliosis is an ailment that affects the spine. The article “Assessment and Treatment of Scoliosis” focuses on three main questions. How should the GP assess a child with scoliosis? What is the natural history of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis? What is likely to happen to patients referred to orthopedic surgeons (Assessment, 2002)? After learning about the causes, history, and about referrals to orthopedic surgeons the article focuses on treatment options. The next step of the article is…

Kyphosis, also known as a round back or hunchback, is a condition in which the spine in the upper back has an excessive curvature. Kyphosis can occur at any age, it's most common in older women, it often occurs after osteoporosis (weakens bones) weakens spinal bones to the point that they crack and compress kyphosis are seen in infants or teens due to malformation of the spine or wedging of the spinal bones over time. Kyphosis occurs when the vertebrae in the upper back become more wedge-shaped.…

They have vastly different spinal structures than humans that display that adaptational and evolutionary differences. Pan troglodytes’ spines have an opposite distribution of thickness. While the cervical vertebrae are similar to humans as they serve the same function, the chimpanzees vertebrae are thickest and sturdiest in the thoracic section. Descending from there, the vertebrae become…

varieties of the fish typically have two dorsal spines, along with a pelvic spine. These spines, as studies have shown, act as a defense mechanism against soft-mouthed predators, by increasing the diameter of the fish making it more of a challenge to swallow, thus conferring a fitness advantage. (Hoogland et al., 1956) However, in the environments of the freshwater G. aculeatus, large soft mouthed predators are largely absent, and instead these spines serve…

"Goldfish" - an exercise that will become the salvation for your spine. It is known that the spine should be kept. If she is healthy - healthy and whole body. The famous Japanese healer Kacudzo Nishi always said that the reason for all diseases should be sought in the spine. It is warm all recommended daily practice exercises "Goldfish". This exercise strengthens the spine and has a positive influence on the general condition of man. What is the uniqueness of this exercise? Exercise "Goldfish"…