Origins

The "founding father" of chiropractic, Dr. D.D. Palmer, developed a theory that spinal misalignment caused nerve pressure or irritation which in turn caused various ailments. He realized that the structure and condition of the body influenced how the body functioned and its ability to heal itself, without the use of drugs or surgery.

This simple philosophy has healed people and has prevented unwanted injury and illness for over a century! But to fully understand the chiropractic perspective, one must learn a bit about the nervous system, or how our bodies are "wired."

Our wiring
The nervous system consists of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. The brain is divided into sections and stores and receives an incredible amount of information. But this information needs a way to get in and out. Nerves provide a pathway for this information to travel, and the spinal cord is made up of bundles of these nerves. The spine both houses and protects the spinal cord.

Nerve dysfunction can result from any number of factors, such as falls, accidents, stress, tension, or over-use. These events can alter our "wiring" and create pain or discomfort in our bodies.

Getting to the source
Doctors of chiropractic are trained to locate the source of the problem — it may actually be far from the actual location where the symptom is occurring— and then we correct or adjust the spine in the body and set it up to allow the power that is within us to make us well.

Of course, the type of correction or adjustment employed by the chiropractor depends on the location of the spinal bone that is subluxated. The important thing to remember is that chiropractic success occurs by addressing the source of the problem, not just masking the symptoms.

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Stages of Care