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A list of terms common to chiropractic and health.
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 ActivatorAn instrument designed to give a consistent reproduceable force that may be utilised by a chiropractor to aid in the correction of vertebral subluxation. |  AdjustmentThe application of a force to the body in a specific location with a specific direction, utilised by innate intelligence to bring about the correction of vertebral subluxation. |  Autonomic Nervous SystemA functional distinction of the peripheral nervous system responsible for the control of visceral (organ) functions largely below the level of conciousness. |
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 CavitationA popping or clicking sound which may or may not be heard during an adjustment (or other activity) due to pressure changes inside a joint leading to the formation of gas bubbles. When the gas moves out of the fluid a cavity is left. it is the collapsing of surrounding fluid into this cavity which causes the sound. |  Central Nervous SystemAn structural distinction of the nervous system which consists of the brain and spinal cord. |  CervicalOf or pertaining to the region of the neck. |
 ChiropracticA primary healthcare profession for which the objective is to ensure optimum function of the body by maintaing appropriate spinal fuction. When spinal function is not appropriate it may cause interfernce to the nervous system due to their close anatomical relationship. |  ChiropractorA primary healthcare provider trained in the science, art and philisophy or chiropractic. A chiropractors role is to locate, analyse and help to bring about the correction of vertebral subluxation. |  DiseaseAn abnormal condition affecting the body of an organism often with associated signs and symptoms. |
 Dis-easeA lack of ease or harmony within the body. Dis-ease occurs when Innate Intelligence is not able to carry out its functions to its optimum capacity. Dis-ease is not associated with any signs or symptoms. |  HealthA state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. (WHO) |  Innate IntelligenceUniversal Intelligence expressed in "living things" is known as innate intelligence. The mission of Innate Intelligence is to maintain the material of the body in active organisation. The function of Innate Intelligence is to adapt universal forces and matter for use in the body, so that all parts of the body will have co-ordinated action for mutual benefit. |
 LumbarOf or pertaining to the region below the thoracic cage (rib cage) and above the sacrum, particulary the back and loins. |  ManipulationPassive movement of a joint usually administered by a health professional with the aim of achieving a thereputic effect. "Something other than what chiropractors do" (Dr. Terry Rondberg). | Manual AdjustmentThe application of a force to the body by hand in a specific location with a specific direction, utilised by innate intelligence to bring about the correction of a vertebral subluxation. |
 NerveOne nerve is a collection of fibers all with their own unique connections. The fibers are bound into groups by protective tissues, these groups are then bound again by more tissue to form a nerve. |  Nervous SystemThe part of the body responsible for the transmission of signals between different areas allowing for the coordination of actions and processes. |  Parasympathetic Nervous SystemA functional distinction of the autonomic nervous system responsible for stimulation of visceral (organ) functions towards a state described as "rest and digest." |
 Peripheral Nervous SystemAn structural distinction of the nervous system which consists mainly of nerves connecting the central nervous system with every other part of the body. |  Somatic Nervous SystemA functional distinction of the peripheral nervous system associated with the voluntary control of body movemnts via muscles. |  Sympathetic Nervous SystemA functional distinction of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the stimulation of visceral (organ) functions in a manner which is described as the "fight or flight" response. |
 Spinal CordA collection of nerves bound by protective layers and housed within the spine. The spinal cord is part of the central nervous system and is the pathway connecting the peripheral nervous system with the brain. |  SpineA bony structure which houses and protects the spinal cord. Usually comprised of 24 articulating vertebrae (7 cervical, 12 thoracic and 5 lumbar), 5 fused sacral vertebrae and 4 fused cocygeal vertebrae. |  ThoracicOf or pertainig to the thorax (the region between the abdomen and neck.) |
 Universal IntelligenceAn intelligence present in all matter which continually gives to it all of its properties and actions, thus maintaing it in existance. |  VertebraThe individual bones which make up the spine, with each vertebra having distinct structural characteristics depending on the region it comes from. |  SubluxationA state in which a vertebrae has lots its proper position and function and is causing interference to the nervous system. Caused from trauma which may be either physical, chemical or emotional/psychological. |
Dr Christopher Jablonski, Mobile Chiropractor
Hastings - Havelock North - Flaxmere - Clive
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