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Manual manipulation of the spine and other joints in
the body have been around for a long time. Ancient
writings from China and Greece dating between 2700 B.C.
and 1500 B.C. mention spinal manipulation and the
maneuvering of the lower extremities to ease low back
pain. In fact, Hippocrates, the famous Greek physician
who lived from 460 to 357 B.C., published a text
detailing the importance of manual manipulation. In one
of his writings he declares, "Get knowledge of the
spine, for this is the requisite for many diseases".
Evidence of manual manipulation of the body has been
found among the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Babylon,
Syria, Japan, the Incas, Mayans and Native Americans.
The official beginning of the chiropractic profession
dates back to 1895 when Daniel David Palmer restored the
hearing of Harvey Lillard by manually adjusting his neck
and something told him that he was into something good.
Two years later, in 1897, Dr. Palmer went on to begin
the Palmer School of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa,
which continues to train doctors of chiropractic to this
day.
Throughout the twentieth century, the profession of
chiropractic has gained considerable recognition and
scientific support. Research studies that have clearly
demonstrated the value of chiropractic care in reducing
health care costs, improving recovery rates and
increasing patient satisfaction. In fact, one very
large study conducted in Canada, the 1993 Manga Study,
concluded that chiropractic care would save hundreds of
millions of dollars annually in work disability payments
and direct health care costs. Several major studies
conducted by the U.S. Government, the Rand Corporation
and others, have all demonstrated the incredible value
of chiropractic care.
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