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articulatory technique

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articulatory technique
High velocity-low amplitude technique Osteopathy A technique in which joints are adjusted rapidly, often accompanied by a popping or snapping sound; AT results in a transient stretching of joint capsules, and is said to reset the position of the spinal cord and nerves, allowing the nervous system to function optimally and improve the body's biomechanical efficiency. See Osteopathy.


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Typical early interventions include analgesics, X-rays, soft-tissue techniques, articulatory techniques (or "mobilizations"), and manipulation of the central lumbar or sacroiliac joints.
 
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