BackCare
BackCare
BackCare (pronounced: /ˈbakˌker/), also known as spinal care or vertebral care, is a branch of medicine that focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions and disorders related to the spine.
Etymology
The term "BackCare" is derived from the English words "back" and "care", indicating the care and attention given to the health and well-being of the spine.
Definition
BackCare involves a range of medical practices, including physiotherapy, chiropractic treatments, massage therapy, and exercise therapy. It also includes the use of medications and, in severe cases, surgical interventions to treat spinal disorders.
Related Terms
- Spine: The series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the small of the back, enclosing the spinal cord and providing support for the thorax and abdomen; the backbone.
- Physiotherapy: The treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise rather than by drugs or surgery.
- Chiropractic: A system of complementary medicine based on the diagnosis and manipulative treatment of misalignments of the joints, especially those of the spinal column.
- Massage Therapy: The manual manipulation of soft body tissues (muscle, connective tissue, tendons, and ligaments) to enhance a person's health and well-being.
- Exercise Therapy: A regimen or plan of physical activities designed and prescribed for specific therapeutic goals.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on BackCare
- Wikipedia's article - BackCare
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