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Technique
— A specific procedure, method or maneuver used to correct spinal problems.
Tennis elbow— A painful injury to the tendon that is attached to the outer part of the elbow due to repetitive twisting of the wrist or forearm which causes irritation and inflammation of the extensor tendon. This tendon attaches to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus. The condition is therefore also known as lateral epicondylitis. Tennis is not the only culprit. Any action that involves repetitive twisting of the wrist or forearm such as using a screwdriver can lead to this injury.
Therapy
— Methods used to assist in the relief of pain, rehabilitation, and restoration of normal body functions.
Third-Party payer
— Any payer for health care services other than the patient such as an insurance company, HMO, PPO or the government.
Thoracic
— Pertaining to the part of the spinal column from the base of the neck to about six inches above the waistline.
Traction
— The act of drawing or exerting a pulling force, as along the long axis of a structure.
Transverse Process
— Lateral protrusions (wings) of bone from the vertebrae to which powerful muscles attach.
Trigger Point
— An involuntarily tight band of muscle that is painful when pressed and can cause referred pain in other parts of the body.
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