Modern day chiropractic began from the research of D. D. Palmer in 1895.  Dr. Palmer was listening to a janitor in his building tell how he became deaf after lifting a heavy object.  The janitor, Harvey Lillard, said that when he lifted he heard and felt a pop in his neck, and shortly after that had noticed his hearing diminish until he was nearly deaf.

Dr. Palmer, who studied anatomy extensively had Mr. Lillard lie down and palpated (or felt) the bones in his neck and upper back.  He felt that one of the bones (or vertebra) had lost its normal position, and was not moving properly.  By pushing this vertebra back in place he found that Mr. Lillard's hearing returned to normal.  Dr. Palmer had discovered that misalignment of the bones of the spine can interfere with the messages that nerves carry to all parts of the body.  In essence he had created a new type of healing, the Art and Science of Chiropractic.

Since 1895 chiropractors have been refining the techniques that they use to relieve subluxation (latin: slight misalignment) of the vertebral column.  There are several techniques taught in more than 15 chiropractic colleges across the United States, Australia, Canada, and Europe.  Chiropractic techniques can vary from a standard hands on realignment of the vertebra to a instrument used to deliver a measured, precise, force to bring the vertebra back to its original alignment. 

Modern chiropractic education is similar to that of a medical doctor with instruction in, obstetrics, gynocology, pediatrics, geriatrics, diagnosis, pathology, physiology, anatomy, nutrition, biochemistry, histology, radiology, and physical examination.  This well rounded education is followed by an intership where the doctor to be treats patients in a clinic setting overseen by licensed doctors.

Chiropractors have been accepted as a primary health care providers covered under Medicare, Medicaid, Worker's Compensation, and most major insurance companies.  This means that the chiropractor is skilled to make an accessment of the patient's condition and is able to tell if the patient can be helped by chiropractic, or needs medical attention, like surgery, hospitialization, or rehabilitation.

Chiropractors use x-rays extensively in their practice as the x-rays show the position of the spine, visually.  Measurements can then be made to determine if a subluxation exists, and the x-ray will show the proper angle and direction the vertebra needs to be moved for realignment.  Repeat x-rays are often indicated, as progress can be seen as the spine is realigned.

Why are subluxations so important to be detected and corrected?  Well, just as a muscle will atrophy and waste away if the nerve that controls it is severed, any other organ, muscle, or tissure of the body will do the same if the nerve is cut off, or disrupted.  Imagine what could happen if that nerve went to your heart!

We welcome any questions you might have, but if you need an appointment for an exam to determine if chiropractic is likely to help you, do not hesitate to call our office at (765) 447-2222.  If this is an emergency, let us know and we will do our best to see you immediately.  To e-mail a question to the doctor click here.

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