History of Chiropractic
57817
Reference & Education
Nov 30, 2007
zachthompson
History of Chiropractic
The first concept of chiropractic was originally conceived by the ancient Greeks in 17,500 BC. Chiropractic was officially founded by D.D.Palmer in 1895. He opened his first clinic in that same year. There has been much controversy over this form of treatment over the years but now it is recognized and licensed in over 50 countries and every state in the USA. There are 4 main groups of Chiropractictors; reform, mixers,objective straights, and traditional straights. Chiropractic was founded by Daniel David Palmer in 1895. He based his concept on the theory that adjustments of the spine could treat or prevent all health problems of the body including the spine and other joints. The adjustments would correct subluxations. He claimed that these subluxations were misaligned vertebrae, causing nerve compression, which in turn interfered with "Innate Intelligence" When this happened the human body would experience disharmony and ill health. His first patient, a hearing impaired person, seemed to prove that his ideas might have some substance. The patient had a history of hearing loss, which he said was brought on by a back injury. Palmer found a vertebra out of place (subluxation) and put it back with chiropractic adjustment. The patient claimed that his hearing improved. Palmer opened a school for chiropractic in 1897. At first enrolment was slow, 24 students in 10 years but now there are over 20 schools, with over 10,000 students enrolled. To become a chiropractor it takes 8 years of intensive study. A one-year clinical internship is required to graduate. Four national state examinations are required after graduation, to obtain a license to practice. Now chiropractic treatment relies largely on manipulation and adjustment of the spine. Some chiropractors adhere to spinal adjustments and others have a broader approach. They combine chiropractic practices with other forms of medicine, physiotherapy, nutrition, and exercises. Others will combine other forms of alternative medicine. Some are even qualified to do minor surgery. No chiropractor will prescribe medicine for a patient. Controversy has always surrounded chiropractic treatment. The AMA (American Medical Association) has had numerous fights with lawsuits on both sides. Only since the 1970s has chiropractic treatment been able to be part of medical insurance. Now many practitioners work with chiropractors for the benefit of their mutual patients. For many years chiropractic has received a lot of negative publicity from the medical profession but with the rise of different forms of alternative medicine it is becoming a more accepted treatment. It now ranks second to conventional medicine in health care.
Read reviews of network marketing nutrition companies for free, including Liquid Zeolite
send email to zachthompson
Write a Review
Add to My Favorite
Refer it to Friend
Report Article
Other links at Reference & Education
Current lifestyles and the pressure of competition makes college degree or high school diploma seem like an essential step for everyone. Yet choosing to go to college can sometimes be a nightmare.
Category:
Earning a high school diploma is not as easy as it is made out to be. Students should ideally complete various courses to finally get through the high school diploma certification.
Category:
Once you've made the decision to attend, or at least investigate fashion design as a career, its time to consider your educational prospects.
Category:
Is reading becoming a hassle? Do you find yourself not having time to read all you want to? There is a simple, yet high tech solution.
Category:
Each year, billions of dollars in scholarship money goes unclaimed. By knowing how and where to search for these sources, students can increase their scholarship intake.
Category:
Site Sponsor
Directory Statistics
Articles: 68214
Categories: 501
Yahoo Entertainment
