THE ORIGINS OF CHIROPRACTIC TREATMENT
The
writings of Hippocrates (460-370 B.C.), Galen (130-200 A.D.), and
even ancient manuscripts of the Egyptians, Hindus, and Chinese
reveal some principles common to chiropractic. Its place in modern
health care is largely attributed to Dr. Daniel David Palmer, who
founded the first chiropractic college in Davenport, Iowa, in
1895.
In the late 1800s, Dr. D.D. Palmer was a healer and a teacher trying to understand the cause and effect of disease. His first chiropractic adjustment was performed in 1895 on a man who was deaf. The loss of hearing was associated with his back "giving out" while working several years prior to meeting up with Dr. Palmer. Dr. Palmer was able to restore his hearing by realigning the man's spine.
The second such adjustment provided relief for another patient who was suffering from heart trouble. Dr. Palmer theorized that "if two diseases, so dissimilar as deafness and heart trouble, came from impingement, a pressure on nerves, were not other diseases due to a similar cause?"
He began developing his adjustment techniques and was soon getting results with many different conditions, from colic to ear infections to headaches. Dr. Palmer went on to found the Palmer School of Chiropractic in Iowa. Because of its success in healing, the new profession grew quickly.
All 50 states and many countries recognize chiropractic as a health-care profession. Today, there are more than 50,000 chiropractors in the United States alone, and there are 26 chiropractic colleges worldwide. Chiropractic is one of health care's fastest-growing fields simply because it's safe, natural, drugless, non-invasive, and effective.
D.D. Palmer's Legacy
The "founding father" of
Chiropractic, Dr. D.D. Palmer, developed a theory that spinal
misalignment caused nerve pressure or irritation which in turn
caused various ailments. He realized that the structure and
condition of the body influenced how the body functioned and its
ability to heal itself, without the use of drugs or
surgery.
This simple philosophy has healed people and has prevented unwanted
injury and illness for over a century! But to fully understand the
chiropractic perspective, one must learn a bit about the nervous
system, or how our bodies are "wired."
Our Nervous System Wiring
The nervous system consists of
the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. The brain is divided into
sections and stores and receives an incredible amount of
information. But this information needs a way to get in and out.
Nerves provide a pathway for this information to travel, and the
spinal cord is made up of bundles of these nerves. The spine both
houses and protects the spinal cord.
Nerve dysfunction can result from any number of factors, such as
falls, accidents, stress, tension, or over-use. These events can
alter our "wiring" and create pain or discomfort in our bodies.
Getting to the Source of Spine Related Pain
Dr. Steven Shoshany is trained to
locate the source of the pain or discomfort- it may actually be far
from the actual location where the symptom is occurring- and then
we correct or adjust the joints in the body and set it up to heal
on its own.
Of course, the type of correction or adjustment employed by the
chiropractor depends on the condition being treated, but you get
the main idea. The important thing to remember is that chiropractic
success occurs by addressing the source of the problem, not just
masking the symptoms.
Holistic Healing & Efficiency
Because helping the body heal itself involves many facets, chiropractors also provide lifestyle advice to help prevent illness and injury. Diet & nutrition, fitness, ergonomics, and other areas in your life contribute, or diminish, your overall health. By making the right choices, one can live a life full of wellness and vitality. Practicing in Manhattan in New York City, Dr. Shoshany can help you make the right choices.
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