Health
The state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.¹
Chiropractic
Health care genre that focuses on neuromusculoskeletal disorders. A holistic view of health, considering the presentation of a person's entire body & lifestyle, not just "where it hurts."
Chiropractic Adjustment
Designed to reduce the effect of a subluxation. Can be performed by hand or with the use of an instrument. Low-amplitude, high-velocity maneuvers are most commonly performed by Dr. Tom and Dr. Sarah.
Subluxation
Malalignment of a joint, preventing normal motion or diminished innervation to areas of the body. Occurs in the spine and other joints of the body. Often has symptoms that are magnified with pressure, but not always.
¹ The bibliographic citation for this definition is: Preamble to the Constitution of the World Health Organization as adopted by the International Health Conference, New York, 19 June - 22 July 1946; signed on 22 July 1946 by the representatives of 61 States (Official Records of the World Health Organization, no. 2, p. 100) and entered into force on 7 April 1948. The definition has not been amended since 1948. http://www.who.int/suggestions/faq/en/index.html
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