A BRIEF HISTORY OF CHIROPRACTIC

Chiropractic is a natural form of health care with a rich history. Spinal manipulation, Chiropractic's primary treatment, is used instead of drugs or surgery to promote the body's natural healing process.

One of the earliest indications of soft tissue manipulation is demonstrated by the ancient Chinese Kong Fou Document written about 2700 B.C., which was brought to the Western World by missionaries. Chiropractic became more recognized about 100 years ago when Daniel David Palmer gave an "adjustment" to what was felt to be a misplaced vertebra in the upper spine of a deaf janitor. The janitor then observed that his hearing improved.

The word "Chiropractic" is derived from the Greek words "cheir" and "praktkos" meaning "done by hand". From these simple beginnings, Chiropractic became more sophisticated as a formal educational program evolved, requirements by the schools were developed, and state and governing laws were established.