Chiropractic Terms

Complementary Medicine

• Healthcare practices used alongside conventional medicine, including nontraditional approaches like spinal manipulation.

• A type of medicine that solely relies on herbal remedies and natural products.

• A medical practice that only focuses on surgical interventions and procedures.

• A healthcare system that excludes any form of traditional medicine.

Group Practice

• A healthcare setting where multiple chiropractors work together, sharing staff and equipment.

• A solo practice run by a single chiropractor.

• A type of practice that only offers online consultations.

• A practice that focuses solely on physical therapy.

Nervous System

• The system that transmits signals between different parts of the body.

• A network of blood vessels that circulates blood throughout the body.

• The part of the body responsible for digestion and metabolism.

• A system that regulates hormonal balance in the body.

Chiropractor

• A licensed healthcare professional who diagnoses and treats neuromusculoskeletal disorders, primarily through manual adjustment or manipulation of the spine and other body parts, without the use of drugs or surgery.

• A medical doctor who specializes in surgical procedures for spinal injuries.

• A physical therapist who focuses on rehabilitation exercises for musculoskeletal injuries.

• A nutritionist who provides dietary advice for bone health.

Solo Practice

• A practice model where a chiropractor works independently, handling both clinical care and business operations without partners.

• A collaborative practice model where multiple chiropractors share resources and responsibilities.

• A practice model focused solely on research and development in chiropractic care.

• A practice model that emphasizes group therapy sessions for patients.

Spinal Adjustments

• Specific chiropractic procedures involving manual pressure or thrusts applied to vertebrae to correct misalignments, relieve pain, and restore mobility.

• A type of exercise regimen designed to strengthen the back muscles.

• A surgical procedure to permanently fuse vertebrae together.

• A method of physical therapy that uses electrical stimulation to relieve pain.

Musculoskeletal System

• The system responsible for hormone production and regulation.

• The body system that includes bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and connective tissue, which supports the body and enables movement.

• The network of organs that processes food and absorbs nutrients.

• The system that controls the body's responses to internal and external stimuli.

Manipulation

• A technique used by chiropractors to move and adjust the spine or joints to restore alignment, reduce pain, and improve function.

• A surgical procedure to correct spinal deformities.

• A method of physical therapy that involves stretching and strengthening muscles.

• A type of medication used to relieve joint pain.

Alignment

• The proper positioning or arrangement of the body’s parts, especially the spine, which chiropractors aim to restore to improve function and health.

• A type of exercise that focuses on flexibility and strength.

• A method of diagnosing diseases through imaging techniques.

• The process of adjusting one's diet to improve overall wellness.