Happy 118th Birthday on September 18th – Chiropractic Care
Have you ever wondered how chiropractic care got its start? On September 18th the chiropractic profession celebrates its 118th birthday! Family chiropractic care began in 1895 in Davenport, Iowa when D.D. Palmer delivered the first chiropractic adjustment to Harvey Lillard.
The Deaf Janitor
D.D. Palmer’s janitor, Harvey, had lost his hearing many years earlier when he bent down and felt a ‘pop’ in his back. After an examination, Palmer found a misalignment in Harvey’s spine and adjusted it. A few hours later, Harvey’s hearing was restored and the chiropractic care profession was born!
After some additional research, Palmer discovered that the spine relates directly to nervous system function. Today, family chiropractic care is the second largest non-medical healing profession in North America.
Chiropractic Care | Uncovering the Cause of Pain
Through a thorough physical and neurological exam family chiropractors determine the areas in the spine and joints that are interfering with normal joint function. Through a chiropractic adjustment supported by physical therapy, they are able to restore normal joint and nerve function – eliminating many common symptoms including back pain, headaches, neck pain, sciatica and numerous other symptoms.
A Chiropractic Adjustment is an Effective Treatment that is performed over 1 MILLION TIMES every business day in the U.S.
The doctors and staff of Fulk Chiropractic are so honored to be part of such an amazing profession, and it’s our passion to provide relief to residents of Johnson County and the Kansas City Metro. Learn more at www.fulkchiropractic.com.