History of Chiropractic

Chiropractic care has roots in ancient medicinal practices and has advanced and evolved throughout the centuries. Despite the misinformation and doubt regarding chiropractic care, it is a highly regarded and scientifically proven health care approach. Through research and various studies, the benefits of chiropractic care are clear. It is a safe, effective, and holistic health approach, which can help you live life to its fullest potential.

At West Michigan Chiropractic, we offer a brief glimpse back in time. How did chiropractic care begin? What is its history? By providing this brief overview, we hope it shines light on the benefits offered by chiropractic care for the Portage and Kalamazoo, Michigan communities.

In the following decades, Dr. Palmer’s son and daughter-in-law furthered the research regarding chiropractic adjustments. They eventually established and opened the Palmer School of Chiropractic, which became the leading research institute for holistic approaches to health care and scientific approaches to chiropractic care.

A Brief History of Chiropractic Science

Surprisingly, chiropractic care has been around for centuries. The first leap forward in chiropractic care becoming an accepted science did not occur until 1896. Dr. D.D. Palmer was the first person to define spinal misalignment, or vertebral subluxation, as well as the first to diagnose an individual with it. He further was the first to apply a chiropractic adjustment.

In the following decades, Dr. Palmer’s son and daughter-in-law furthered the research regarding chiropractic adjustments. They eventually established and opened the Palmer School of Chiropractic, which became the leading research institute for holistic approaches to health care and scientific approaches to chiropractic care.

Later Advancements

The Palmer School set the stage for many other institutes to open their doors. Many of these facilities have further contributed to the advancement of chiropractic science. Innovative and new approaches, methods, philosophies, and techniques are developed all the time. With technological advancements, the effectiveness of diagnosing and caring for spinal subluxation has significantly increased. Today, chiropractic care continues to evolve and grow, with countless individuals experiencing its beneficial effects.

Benefits of Chiropractic

There are numerous advantages to chiropractic adjustments, which can apply to any individual who wants a noninvasive and holistic method to approach their health and wellness. No matter your age or your current health, you can gain from these science-backed approaches.

Your chiropractor helps you manage pain while improving your overall health and you will experience increased immunity and better function. Specific chiropractic care can help alleviate the following issues, plus many more.

• Neck, back and shoulder pain.
• Headaches.
• Balance and posture issues.
• Mobility, flexibility and range-of-motion problems.
• Joint pain.
• Traumatic injury.
• Repetitive motion injury.
• Depression and mood swings.
• Fatigue and low energy.
• Reduced strength or numbness in the extremities.

You do not need to suffer. Pain and discomfort are not normal. Turn to chiropractic care as a trusted, reputable, science-backed, drug-free, and non-invasive option that can help you lead a better life. The history of chiropractic echoes the countless number of individuals who have benefited from chiropractic care. At West Michigan Chiropractic, Drs. Ryan and Sarah Malarney and our entire staff aim to help you live life to its fullest potential, doing things that bring you joy.

From helping you recover from illness to providing preventative strategies for better health, we are ready to help you achieve your goals. Book an appointment today.