Spinal adjustment
Spinal Adjustment
Spinal adjustment (pronunciation: /ˈspaɪnəl əˈdʒʌstmənt/) is a therapeutic intervention performed on vertebral subluxations, which are often used in chiropractic and osteopathic treatments.
Etymology
The term "spinal adjustment" is derived from the Latin words "spina" meaning "spine" and "adjustare" meaning "to arrange or put in order".
Definition
A spinal adjustment is a high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) thrust applied to dysfunctional vertebral segments. The objective of this treatment is to improve functionality, increase range of motion, and reduce nerve irritability.
Procedure
The procedure involves the physical manipulation of the spine by a trained professional, such as a chiropractor or osteopath. The practitioner uses their hands or a device to apply a controlled force to a specific point on the spine. The amount of force applied depends on the form of adjustment being given.
Related Terms
- Chiropractic: A health care profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health.
- Osteopathy: A type of alternative medicine that emphasizes physical manipulation of muscle tissue and bones.
- Vertebral subluxation: A term used in chiropractic to describe what they believe to be a misalignment of the spinal column leading to a set of signs and symptoms that affect health.
- 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.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Spinal adjustment
- Wikipedia's article - Spinal adjustment
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