Over time, regular chiropractic adjustments can help align tilting and curves in the spine and help to improve overall posture. This can be particularly beneficial when it comes to the curve in the neck.
The founder of chiropractic medicine in the U.S. was Daniel David Palmer of Iowa in 1897. Palmer actually created his own school to teach spinal manipulation to others who wanted to become chiropractors. Today, the Palmer School of Chiropractic continues in operation, with an enrollment of about 1,300 students in 2010.
Each year, more than 250,000 Americans injure their backs. Who is more likely to get a spinal cord injury - men or women? Men. More than 80 percent of spinal cord injuries happen to males.
Did you know that chiropractic treatment is one of the most effective ways to treat back pain? In fact, according to studies performed by the Annals of Internal Medicine, spinal manipulative therapy performed by a professional chiropractor can relive neck and back pain more effectively than medication or other types of treatment.
What should I expect when I visit a chiropractor? In many ways, chiropractors are similar to medical doctors. You should expect questions about your medical history, lab work, and perhaps an X-ray. However, a chiropractor will never prescribe any medication.
Chiropractic patients and practitioners owe much to the Palmer family. Dr. D.D. Palmer developed chiropractic in 1895. His son, Dr. B.J. Palmer, helped establish the profession and advanced chiropractic teaching, and his grandson, Dr. David Palmer, modernized the profession and college curriculum.
