Hello, my name is Thibault Coin I am a Student in College Ahuntsic, who is in natural Ncience and want to be a chiropractor. Chiropractic is a technique based on manipulations, with the objective of freeing nerves and treating spinal damage responsible for musculo-tendon disorders. To do this job it takes a DEC+5 of studying. This glossary might help some people that want to do this job for them to know some terms that they will have to learn.
abdominal
adjective
Of, relating to, or involving the abdomen.
Example: Consuming large amounts of baking soda can cause nausea, vomiting, bloating, abdominal pain, and gastric rupture.
fr: abdominal
acupressure
noun
The practice of applying; pressure on parts of the body to relieve pain.
Example: There are also acupressure wristbands that hug pressure points that may soothe nausea, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine.
fr: acupression
adjustments
noun
A small alteration or movement made to achieve a desired fit, appearance, or result.
Example: The goal of the adjustments is increase the frequency of returns while decreasing the number of injuries.
fr: ajustements
asthma
noun
A chronic lung disorder that is marked by recurring episodes of airway obstruction.
Example: His 15-year-old son also suffers from asthma although it is well controlled.
fr: asthme
cartilage
noun
A tough, flexible tissue that lines joints and gives structure to the nose, ears, larynx, and other parts of the body.
Example: Glucosamine supplements may help reduce inflammation and help slow the loss of cartilage.
fr: cartilage
chronic
adjective
An illness persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.
Example: Childhood obesity that too often leads to chronic diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure.
fr: chronique
diagnosis
noun
The art of identifying a disease from its signs and symptoms.
Example: A diagnosis of Crohn's disease was made.
fr: diagnostic
disorder
noun
An abnormal physical or mental condition.
Example: When he came to the chiropractor, he had a weird disorder in his back.
fr: trouble
fascia
noun
A sheet of connective tissue covering or binding together body structures (such as muscles).
Example: Gua sha allows for targeted massage to release tension along muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia of the face and neck.
fr: fascia
joint
noun
A structure in the human or animal body at which two parts of the skeleton are fitted together.
Example: The joint in my leg hurt very badly.
fr: articulation
ligaments
noun
A tough fibrous band of tissue connecting the articular extremities of bones or supporting an organ in place.
Example: More severe ligament and muscle tears often must be surgically repaired or reconstructed.
fr: ligaments
manipulation
noun
To treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner.
Example: The doctor as done some manipulations on my that relieved a lot of pain.
fr: manipulation
medicine
noun
A substance or preparation used in treating disease.
Example: The medicine that my doctor give me has some effect on me.
fr: médicaments
osteoarthritis
noun
A common form of arthritis typically with onset during middle or old age that is characterized by progressive degenerative changes in the cartilage of one or more joints.
Example: The pain he was getting from his knees due to osteoarthritis.
fr: arthrose
pain
noun
A localized or generalized unpleasant bodily sensation or complex of sensations that causes mild to severe physical discomfort and emotional distress and typically results from bodily disorder.
Example: The medication may upset your stomach but if you experience acute abdominal pain call your doctor.
fr: douleur
spine
noun
A 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.
Example: After 10 years of problem in is back it was is spine.
fr: colonne vertébrale
syndrome
noun
A group of signs and symptoms that occur together and characterize a particular abnormality or condition.
Example: A rare syndrome in which the production of white blood cells is damaged.
fr: syndrome
technique
noun
A way of carrying out a particular task, especially the execution or performance of a scientific procedure.
Example: The technique he used was perfect.
fr: technique
tissue
noun
A group of cells that have similar structure and that function together as a unit.
Example: The tissue in your biceps makes your arm bend.
fr: tissue
vertebra
noun
Each of the series of small bones forming the backbone, having several projections for articulation and muscle attachment, and a hole through which the spinal cord passes.
Example: They also have a flexible neck due to cervical VERTEBRAE not being fused.
