October is National Chiropractic Month
The origins of chiropractic can be traced back to the late 19th century with the pioneering work of Daniel David (D.D.) Palmer. Known as the “Father of Chiropractic,” Palmer founded this unique approach to health care in 1895 when he performed the first chiropractic adjustment on a janitor named Harvey Lillard, who had been suffering from partial deafness. Palmer believed that Lillard’s hearing loss was due to a misaligned vertebra pressing on a nerve, and the adjustment restored Lillard’s hearing.
Palmer’s revolutionary idea was that the spine and nervous system play a crucial role in overall health. He theorized that misalignments of the spine, which he termed “subluxations,” disrupt the body’s natural ability to function and heal. These misalignments can interfere with nerve communication, leading to a wide range of health issues. By correcting these misalignments, Palmer believed the body could heal itself naturally without the need for drugs or surgery.
Chiropractic continued to evolve under the leadership of D.D. Palmer’s son, B.J. Palmer, who further developed the philosophy, science, and art of chiropractic. B.J. established the Palmer School of Chiropractic, which remains a cornerstone of chiropractic education today. The Palmers’ vision laid the groundwork for chiropractic as a natural, non-invasive approach to health, emphasizing the body’s inherent healing abilities and the critical role of the spine.
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