Dr. Charles R. Dixon DC FASA
Chandler Family Chiropractic, Acupuncture 
& Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression
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Our office is located at 323 Hwy 31 E (PO Box 1894) in Chandler TX 75758
(only 10 miles from Loop 323 in Tyler)
office: (903) 849-2200  fax: (903) 849-2600
or e-mail: DrCharlesDixon@DrCharlesDixon.com
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Treatment for more serious cases of Neck or Low Back Pain.

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Glossary of Health Terminology

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Wellness Glossary

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Tendon:  White fibrous bands of tissue that attach muscle to bone.


Tennis elbow: Also known as lateral epicondylitis, tennis elbow is pain on the lateral, or outside part of the elbow, on or near the bony protrusion.  It is usually caused by the overuse of the wrist extensor muscles, which leads to the inflammation of the tendon attachment.


Therapeutic massage: A form of massage that involves the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body to decrease muscle spasm, pain and to improve movement.


Thoracic Spine:  Twelve vertebrae above the lumbar spine and below the cervical spine.


Thyroid hormone: A hormone released by the thyroid gland that stimulates metabolism and helps to regulate a range of biochemical processes in the body.


Tolerance:  Decreasing effect of a drug with the same dose or the need to increase the dose to maintain the same effect.


Tranquilizer:  A drug used to treat anxiety.


Trigger Point Therapy:  The application of pressure on tender trigger points in the muscles to relieve pain and tension.


Trigger Points:  A generally small area of a muscle that is tightly knotted and in spasm causing referred pain.

 

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Dr. Charles R. Dixon, D.C., F.A.S.A. ~  903-849-2200
323 State Hwy 31 E (PO Box 1894)- Chandler TX 75758-1894
e-mail: DrCharlesDixon@DrCharlesDixon.com
 
Serving Chandler, Brownsboro, Tyler, Edom, Ben Wheeler, Frankston 
& The Entire Lake Palestine area since Feb 2001
Disclaimer: The entire contents of this website are based upon the opinions of Dr. Dixon, unless otherwise noted. The information on this website is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experience of Dr. Dixon. Dr. Dixon encourages you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional. No portion of this website may be copied, reused or plagiarized in any way.  It is the sole intellectual property of Dr. Charles R Dixon with all rights and privileges reserved.
Copyright 2005-2009 ~ DR. CHARLES R. DIXON, D.C., F.A.S.A.
Dr Charles R. Dixon is a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic as well as a Fellow of the American Society of Acupuncture.