Chiropractic

Chiropractic is defined as "The science of chiropractic deals with the relationship between the articulations of the skeleton and the nervous system, and the role of this relationship in the restoration and maintenance of health." One of Dr. Palmer's patients, a minister, is credited with attaching the name "Chiropractic" to the art and science of manipulation. He took the Greek words for "hand" (cheiros) and "done by" (pracktos) and put them together to spell Chiropractic, meaning "done by the hand." There isn't a profession out there that is more misunderstood than Chiropractic. In fact, most people, when asked, think a Chiropractor is a "back doctor". While this is true in part, there's a whole lot more to this profession than that. We'll guide you through a detailed explanation of every component of this rapidly expanding art and science.

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Avalanche of Baby Boomers Turning to Alternative Medicine

submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 4/30/2005
People living with chronic pain will try almost anything they can to relieve it. Not surprisingly, more and more older adults suffering from chronic illnesses are realizing conventional medicine isn't always the answer to their problems and are turning to alternative medicine.

Chiropractic Licensure

submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 8/4/2004
Every state in the U.S. as well as Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Australia and Mexico. This table gives the date when the various U.S. states enacted licensing in their respective state.

Nurses and Complementary and Alternative Medicine

submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 1/26/2002
Once considered an adversary of mainstream allopathic medicine, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has made increasing strides toward respectability and acceptability in the general population. This acceptance has been fueled, at least to some degree, by a willingness of MDs to acknowledge other forms of care. A landmark study published in the Journal of Family Practice in 1994, for instance, found that more than 60 percent of physicians recommend alternative therapies to their patients.

Superstar Arnold Schwarzenegger Delivers Enthusiastic Statement Of Support For Chiropractic At ICA Symposium

submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 3/2/2001
International Chiroopractic Association was again honored to host bodybuilding champion, world-renowned film star and friend of chiropractic, Arnold Schwarzenegger as its featured speaker at the 9th Annual Symposium on Natural Fitness held March 2-3, 2001 in Columbus, Ohio.

What is Chiropractic?

submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 10/30/2012
The Chiropractic profession is largely misunderstood in terms of what they actually do. Find out the facts here.

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• Chiropractic VA Bill Sent to President for Signature
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• Palmer Approved to Open Florida Campus

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