Chiropractic History
This person was known as the founder of Chiropractic
Who is Daniel David Palmer (DD Palmer)
This anatomical structure is considered the body's communication system
What is the Central Nervous System
This is the largest nerve in the human body. At its thickest point can be about the size of penny.
What is the Sciatic nerve
This person was considered the developer of Chiropractic and was responsible for the growth of Chiropractic
Who is Bartlett Joshua Palmer (BJ Palmer)
Known as a misalignment of a joint, leading to joint dysfunction and nervous system irritation
What is a subluxation
These anatomical structures act as shock absorbers for the spine as well as give height to the spine
What are intervertebral discs
This year is when the first Chiropractic adjustment occurred
1895
These three factors are responsible for nervous system irritation and are ultimately responsible for what is known as the pain complex
What is physical stress, chemical stress, and emotional stress
This anatomical structure is made up of 5 spinal nerves, supplies the lower neck, shoulder, and arm. If compressed can cause carpal tunnel like symptoms.
What is the Brachial Plexus
This town is where DD Palmer did the first Chiropractic adjustment. It is also the location of the first Chiropractic school.
What is Davenport, Iowa
By reducing nervous system irritation through a chiropractic adjustment, the human body experiences these three things
What is less inflammation, less better, and better mobility
Compression of these nerves are often responsible for a certain form of headaches
What are the Occipital nerves
This is the year that DD Palmer founded the Palmer School of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa
1897
This structure could be hindered or impinged by misalignments in the spinal column or extremity joints.
What is the nervous system
This cranial nerve is considered a parasympathetic nerve and is responsible for rest and digest responses. It supplies the abdomen, digestive tract, heart, lungs, and portions of the neck.
What is the Vagus nerve