Into into Chiropractic Care

Bachelor's Capstone in Health and WellnessHW499Unit 5

Jessica Boyles

What is Chiropractic Care?Chiropractic is using hands or small instruments to

provide sudden force to joint with in the body.

This is also called aligning the body by manipulating or adjusting the joints.

It is believed that in doing this the body improves in function all around.

History of Chiropractic Care The Father of Chiropractic Care D.D. Palmer — (March 7, 1845 - October

20, 1913) The Founder (palmer.edu). Founded in Davenport, Iowa.

History of Chiropractic Care

The Palmer School and Cure was founded in 1897 which was later named Palmer School of Chiropractic. (palmer.edu)

Mabel Heath Palmer — (1881-1949) David D. Palmer— (January 12, 1906 - May

24,1978)

Benefits of Chiropractic Care

Relieves headaches. Back and neck pain relief. Inflammatory relief. Natural healing.

Risk of Chiropractic Care

Herniated disk problems. Nerve compression. Loss of feeling in arms, groin, legs.

Chiropractic Video Presentation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZOXDenSGj4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAkvKLddcxI

ReferenceChiropractic adjustment. (n.d.). Retrieved July 12, 2015

http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/chiropractic-adjustment/basics/definition/prc-20013239

The Palmer Family. (n.d.). Retrieved July 12, 2015. http://www.palmer.edu/about-us/history/palmer-family/

How can chiropractors benefit your health? (2012, May 2). Retrieved July 12, 2015. www.foxnews.com/health/2012/05/02/how-can-chiropractors-benefit-your-health/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZOXDenSGj4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAkvKLddcxI