Our Philosophy Chiropractic originated in the United States in 1895. It was founded by D.D.Palmer. Although some of his writing seems dated one hundred years on, the principles upon which he based Chiropractic are unchanged. These basic tenets are as follows: The human body has an innate ability to regulate, repair and heal itself. D.D. Palmer called this 'innate intelligence'. The nervous system allows the brain to monitor and control the rest of the body. The spine and cranium (skull) provide physical support and protection for the brain and central nervous system. Poor function of the spinal and cranial systems interferes with the nervous system's ability to control and monitor the rest of the body. This limits the body's ability to regulate, repair and heal itself. In a nutshell, poor spinal and cranial function directly compromises the health of the body. Chiropractic aims to promote health by restoring the function of the skeletal and cranial structures. It aims to remove the impediments which limit the body's innate healing ability. Chiropractic does not "cure" anything. It respects the body's innate intelligence. With this in mind, the chiropractor works in partnership with the person receiving chiropractic care.
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