Vertebral subluxation

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…

Advantages of MRI: By choosing the appropriate pulse sequence and pulse sequence parameters, MRI has the ability of producing images by different contrast mechanisms giving it tremendous flexibility. Disadvantages of MRI: INFLAMMATORY PROCESS OF THE LUMBAR SPINE Spondylodiscitis: Introduction: Spondylodiscitis is a rare primary infection of the intervertebral disc with secondary infections of the vertebrae. It can lead to osteomyelitis of the spinal column. Predisposing factors include age,…

Scoliosis Scoliosis is a pathology in which the spine has an abnormal curvature. The vertebrae column has two natural curvatures. First, there is a lordosis in which the spine a slight bend in the posterior direction located in the cervical portion of the vertebrae column. The second curvature the spinal column has is known as a kyphosis, in which the thoracic portion of the spine bends slight anteriorly. Scoliosis is evident when a person has excess curvature of the spine in a lateral…

Imagine a world where doctors could get rid of muscular, nervous, and skeletal pains or diseases, just by simply adjusting a part of your nervous system. Sadly most medical conditions can’t be cured in this way, but some can. Luckily, most conditions can be treated through various therapies that lessen the symptoms. Chiropractors can treat these symptoms through therapy. Because of this, Chiropractors can treat many conditions dealing with the nervous, muscular, and skeletal systems, however,…

The people of the united states need to know about the degenerative disk disease. the effects. do you know about this disease. Do you anybody with this disease. the effects of degenerative disk disease are as followed it is the symptoms of pain and possibly radiating weakness or numbness stemming from degenerated disk in the spine. The back just gets old and the disks get old and rot and can’t hold the back up. Degenerative disk disease leaves patients wondering what exactly the disease means…

frequently administered. These injections consist of Lidocaine and steroids injected into the pars (Ullrich, 1). Inflammation is subsided for the moment this may perhaps be a sign that the utmost of the discomfort is pending from the fractures in the vertebral column (Ullrich, 1). Facet injections are a possibility. When a corticosteroid…

Spondylolisthesis is a spinal injury/condition occurring in one bone, a vertebra. The condition occurs when one of the vertebra slips forward. This causes the vertebra to be out of place, and can occur anywhere on the spine. It is most commonly found in the lower, or lumbar part of the back. Spondylolisthesis is commonly found in adults rather than children because of the wear and tear on adults bodies. There are 2 main types of spondylolisthesis, degenerative and spondylolytic. Degenerative…

If your doctor recommends spine or neck surgery, you can expect to feel much better and live with less pain after your procedure. You will, however, need to give your body time to heal once the surgery is done. Pain and stiffness are common after back and neck surgeries, but there are ways to minimize discomfort and promote successful healing. Stay on Schedule Be sure to follow the dosing instructions on your post-operative medications strictly. This is particularly true of pain medications.…

Tips For Neck Pain Relief Neck pain is a fairly common complaint that has a variety of causes. It can result from muscle strain, an injury, or a medical condition. If you have severe pain or chronic pain, then you'll want to see your doctor for an evaluation. Here are some things that might help with your neck pain. Uncover The Cause Try to figure out what's causing the pain so you can stop the activity. It might be from carrying a heavy bag on one shoulder or the way you position your head…

Scoliosis is a disease that attacks the muscles and ligaments of the spinal column, causing a sideways twisting and rotation of the spine, ribs, and pelvis. Scoliosis has side effects to the spine in most cases making it into a S kind of shape. There are many different causes of scoliosis but 80 percent of the cases of it are unknown. Neuromuscular conditions, these are conditions that affect the nerves and muscles. In some cases where patients cannot sit up right or even walk straight causing…