Happy 127th Birthday, Chiropractic!!

Did you know that on September 18, 1895, Dr. D.D. Palmer delivered the first ever specific chiropractic adjustment at his office in Davenport, Iowa?  This date has become synonymous with the Discovery of Chiropractic.  Since then, the profession has grown and matured into what is today:  The largest, drug-less natural healing profession in the world!

Want to know other fun facts about Chiropractic?

• The Palmer School of Chiropractic (now Palmer College of Chiropractic), opened in Davenport, Iowa, in 1897.  It’s considered the Fountainhead school and currently has three campuses across the nation.

• D.D. Palmer’s son, B.J. Palmer continued his father’s work to build the chiropractic profession and bring this form of health care to the masses.

• B.J. Palmer was the first to bring x-ray to the profession, expanding the profession’s ability to provide high quality care, but to conduct important scientific research on how chiropractic adjustment impacts spinal health.

• The Palmer School of Chiropractic conducted extensive research on the nervous system, chiropractic, and its role in mental health (he even owned a Chiropractic Sanitarium!).

• There are about 200 different chiropractic techniques recognized in the profession.  While many are manual adjustments (the “snap and pop”), many utilize very gentle stimulation or motion to affect change in the spine (like the Torque Release Technique used here at Rising Chiropractic!).

• Chiropractors have to complete 4700 total hours of doctorate level education to become a Doctor of Chiropractic.  This is similar to Doctors of Medicine, who complete 4550.

• There is a wealth of scientific research on the benefits of chiropractic care that spans the entire existence of the profession from 1895 to present day.

• Chiropractic was born out of function—NOT PAIN!  Mr. Harvey Lillard, who received the first chiropractic adjustment, had no pain.  He had lost his hearing.  After two adjustments, his hearing was fully restored!  (Seems unbelievable?  Google his written testimonial and see for yourself!).

• Your chiropractor doesn’t just make you feel better.  She helps your body function optimally.  When you have optimal function, anything is possible!  

• With chiropractic, you RISE above your limitations.  You can trust your innate power to live in health.  It all starts with one small adjustment!

Please join us in celebrating this amazing profession.  Had I not found chiropractic, I don’t know where my life would be, but I would not be here.  My entire life was given back to me through a chiropractic adjustment.

As you read this and think on your journey, what has chiropractic given back to you?  Was it your sleep, job performance, athletic ability, family relationships, self-worth?  We would love to know.  

HOW DO YOU RISE THROUGH CHIROPRACTIC?In honor of Chiropractic’s 127^th birthday, we ask you to share your in-office testimonial and leave us a 5-star Google review.  Help someone else RISE as you have through chiropractic!