Reverend Samuel H. Weed, at my request selected two Greek words, 'cheir' and 'praktikos', meaning when combined, 'done by hand.' From which I coined the word, 'CHIROPRACTIC.'
Daniel D. PalmerInnate directs its vital energy through the nervous system to specialize the coordination and sensation and volition through the cumulative and vegetative functions.
Daniel D. PalmerThe philosophy of chiropractic is founded upon the knowledge of the manner in which a vital functions are performed by innate in health and disease. When the controlling intelligence is able to transmit mental impulses to all parts of the body, free and unobstructed, we have normal action which is health.
Daniel D. PalmerMany patients imagine that they have tried everything. True, they have used many remedies, but they have never had the cause of their infirmity adjusted.
Daniel D. PalmerDisplacement of any part of the skeletal frame may press against nerves, which are the channels of communication, intensifying or decreasing their carrying capacity, creating either too much or not enough functionating, an aberration known as disease. The nature of the affection depends upon the shape of the bone, the amount of pressure, age of patient, character of nerves impinged upon and the individual makeup.
Daniel D. Palmer