Imbalances

Question 1

Osteomalacia

Answer 1

Bones poorly mineralized; calcium salts not adequate; soft, weak bones; pain upon bearing weight

Question 2

Rickets

Answer 2

Osteomalacia in children; bowed legs + other bone deformities; bone ends enlarged and abnormally long; vitamin D deficiency

Question 3

Osteoporosis

Answer 3

Group of diseases; bone resorption outpaces deposit; spongy bone of spine + neck of femur most susceptible

Question 4

Paget’s Disease

Answer 4

Excessive and haphazard bone deposit and resorption; bone made too fast and poorly; rarely occurs before 40

Question 5

Luxation

Answer 5

Dislocation; abnormal separation of a joint

Question 6

Subluxation

Answer 6

Incomplete or partial dislocation; may resolve on its own or with help from chiropractor

Question 7

Prolapsed/Herniated Disc

Answer 7

Occurs when outer fibers of intervertebral discs are injured; soft material ruptures out of its enclosed space

Question 8

Arthritis

Answer 8

Swelling or tenderness of one or more joints; joint pain and stiffness

Question 9

Osteoarthritis

Answer 9

Type of arthritis; caused by old age

Question 10

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Answer 10

Type of arthritis; caused by autoimmune disease

Question 11

Tendonitis

Answer 11

Inflammation and irritation of tendons; due to injury or overuse

Question 12

Bursitis

Answer 12

Inflammation of fluid-filled sacs in joints

Question 13

Sprain

Answer 13

Stretching or tearing of ligaments