A Brief History Of
Chiropractic
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The first recorded
chiropractic adjustment was performed on September 18,
1895, by Dr. Daniel David Palmer, a Canadian-born
teacher (at one time a grocer store owner among other
things) and healer. Dr. Palmer was, at the time,
studying the cause and effect of disease. His patient
was Harvey Lillard, a janitor working in the same
building as Dr. Palmer in Davenport, Iowa. Mr. Lillard,
who had complained of hearing problems for over 17
years, allowed Dr. Palmer to examine his spine. Dr.
Palmer discovered a "lump" on Mr. Lillard's back and
suspected that a vertebra might be out of place, which
he then repositioned the vertebra with a gentle thrust.
After several such treatments, much of Mr. Lillard's
hearing was restored. Whether this actually
happened or not, is debated, but this event birthed original
chiropractic theory.
Since Dr. Palmer's first chiropractic adjustment, the
art and science of chiropractic has progressed
significantly. Today, advanced diagnostic procedures,
sophisticated equipment, scientific research, and the
growing acceptance among other health care professionals
makes chiropractic a popular health care choice.
Modern chiropractic care, particularly, how Dr. Thomas
practices, deals with biomechanical, postural and
physical stress. In the same way Yoga, or Martial
Arts has roots in ancient philosophies, Yoga is great
for stretching and Martial Arts are great for
self-defense techniques.
Chiropractic care, when using a
biomechanical, postural and functional restoration model
is both effective and scientific. We do not require you
to believe in any "chiropractic philosophies" for
chiropractic to "work".
Click here for my non-traditional view on subluxation.
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Chiropractic
Philosophy
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The modern chiropractic
perspective on health and disease emphasizes two
fundamental concepts:
1) The structure and condition of the body influences
how the body functions and its ability to heal itself;
and
2) All injury
is due to the body's inability to deal
with physical change and/or the physics of stress and
strain on the body.
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Chiropractic Techniques
- Dr. Thomas practices a variety of techniques based
on what is necessary to achieve the necessary goal.
Primarily he uses Diversified technique, as well as
extremity adjusting, also Arthrostim/Activator technique
(Instrument Adjusting) as well as Drop Table adjusting
(Thompson). Cox flexion/distraction therapy is also
utilized when necessary.
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- When I was in school, someone said, "A good
chiropractor should be able to adjust the same bone at least
3 different ways." I can think of at least 3
accomplish most of my adjusting goals.
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- For more
about chiropractic techniques,
click here.
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For More Information on the
"Widespread Use of Chiropractic Care" and "Healthy Tips for
Healthy Spine " please go to our
patient education section of our other website.
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