The first individual to define a vertebral subluxation (or misalignment) was Dr. D. D. Palmer. He was also the first to diagnose an individual with a vertebral subluxation which resulted in him giving the first chiropractic adjustment in 1895. Dr. Palmer recognized the significant pressure on the nerves from the spinal misalignment, and he noticed an effect on the rest of the body's functions from that nerve pressure. His son and daughter-in-law continued to pursue chiropractic studies over several more decades, which resulted in the founding of The Palmer School of Chiropractic, which has continued to increase research on the science of chiropractic and the overall whole-body and holistic approach to healthcare.

Since the inception of The Palmer School of Chiropractic, additional chiropractic colleges have been founded all across the globe. These schools teach all the latest advancements in chiropractic, including the newest technology to identify subluxations and the innovative techniques that are used to correct them. Chiropractic has grown in effectiveness as advancements have been made, more research has been done, and countless people have seen first-hand the positive effects chiropractic care has on the body.

Preventative Chiropractic Care

Just like a car needs regular maintenance, your body needs preventative maintenance to ensure it is functioning properly for long-term health and wellness. When your body is not functioning properly, a myriad of health issues and physical pain can arise, and the body can struggle to restore itself to optimal function and health.  Chiropractic Care at Absolute Wellness is a means of preventive healthcare that can not only bring you back from a health issue, but it can also help to prevent future issues. No matter how old you are, or what your level of health currently is, preventative healthcare is always going to be better than reactive sickness care.

The Importance of Prenatal and Postnatal Chiropractic Care

Pregnancy is an incredible time, but it can also be very challenging. A pregnant woman's body is everchanging, and spinal misalignments can happen more easily during pregnancy because of hormones that lead to lose ligaments throughout the body. Pregnancy discomforts come with the territory, but women who seek chiropractic care during pregnancy are less likely to suffer from back pain, restless leg syndrome, swollen limbs, and other common issues. Adjustments to your spine improve nerve function connected to the areas of your body most effected by pregnancy and childbirth. Keeping your spine aligned will ensure your entire body is balanced and functioning properly, allowing more room for your developing baby to grow. A properly aligned pelvis also helps your body prepare for childbirth and can even reduce the pain and time in labor.

After you give birth, you're likely exhausted, sore, and incredibly emotional. While time will help each of those to some extent, chiropractic care invigorates your body's natural healing abilities and helps your experience body restoration, revived energy levels, as well as hormone and emotional regulation.

The nervous system serves as the body's wiring. if this wiring is inhibited, the signal does not reach the intended body part, and illness may result. Such interferences can manifest anywhere along your spine, Pain in your arm or hand may actually be caused by a problem in your neck, where the nerves connecting to the hand originate.