fear of open spaces

inability to smell

a posture that’s compensating for pain

the introduction of force, energy or information to a vertebrae or body part for the purpose of realigning the body part of releasing stress. Most commonly used as a chiropractic term. May be called a "correction."

an instrument manufactured by Impac Inc. that introduces a light force at various frequencies

top cervical (neck) vertebra or C-1, holds the "globe" of the skull

energy radiation surrounding living things

a "lie detector" test for stress or information. Everyone has many such devices in their body.

a creative way of referring to the OD (occipital drop), a biofeedback response used by KST practitioners

a type of C-1 subluxation

Chiropractic assistant (CHA in Canada)

counterclockwise

refers to the neck vertebrae or spinal bones

the constricted part of the uterus that connects to the vagina

spinning energy center in the body

tailbone, the lowest part of the spine

syn. of adjust, adjustment, fix, release

adjacent vertebra rotating in opposite directions

located between the vertebrae, they act as shock absorbers, give flexibility, strength and curves to the spine. When under intense they may bulge, or protrude (herniate) or distort in other ways.

a list of emotions used to help locate "hot" emotional issues

a cranial bone located above the nasal bones

using the occipital drop (OD) to determine what needs correcting or addressing

areas around the orbit of the eye

the cranial bone that makes up the forehead

a natural brain chemical

the space between the eyebrows at the top of the nose

a book of the same name containing health affirmations

high blood pressure

a "floating" bone behind the chin that anchors to the tongue

between the vertebrae as in "intervertebral disc"

Koren Specific Technique

low back pain

line of drive (direction of force)

lower back and neck curves, also called secondary curves because they develop after the fetal (primary) curve

lower back. There are five lumbar vertebrae named L1, L2 to L5.

lower jaw as opposed to the upper jaw (maxilla)

eliciting a biofeedback response mentally, non-physically/remotely, non-locally

the two bones of the nose

an ankle bone

Neuro-Emotional Technique. A mind-body stress analysis and correction procedure developed by Scott Walker, DC

skull bone at the back of the skull

the apparent dropping of one side of the occipital bone. It is used as a binary biofeedback device.

a fixation revealed when the eyes are moved in different directions

bone at the top of the mouth, behind the upper front teeth

largest of the skull bones

a phenomenon whereas subluxations, stress, blockages or other distortions are revealed in certain physical or mental postures

bones that distort or subluxate together, often associated with certain conditions ie panic pattern, menopause pattern, trauma pattern, hump pattern

the order by which the body needs correction

the part of the hip bone that joins in the front. The pubic bones separate a little during the birth process.

where the pubic bones connect in front

non-local analysis and adjustment/correction

the temporary return of old symptoms as a result of improved physical/emotional function. It's a part of the healing process.

attach to the thoracic vertebra in the back and the sternum in the front

a triangular shaped bone at the bottom of the spine. It is made up of fused bones named S1, S2 to S5. Under the sacrum is the coccyx.

an intense, incapacitating pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve

a large cranial bone that holds the forebrain and affects the movement of other cranial bones

commonly called the breastbone. Where the ribs join in front.

a distortion or interference that interferes with body function

using a third person as a stand-in or substitute for the patient

where the skull bones join

cranial bone on the side of the head. The ear connecteds to it.

mid-back. There are 12 thoracic vertebrae named T-1, T2 to T12.

joint where the jaw touches the skull

a KST procedure used to "reboot" or relax

the patient imagines engaging in a bad habit while the practitioner corrects areas needing attention

a small bone at the bottom of the sternum

cranial bone that makes up lower eye orbit