12 Fun Facts About Chiropractic You Should Know
There are so many things we love about chiropractic. At the top is that chiropractic focuses on your body’s natural ability to heal rather than covering up your symptoms. We believe God created your body with an incredible capacity to thrive given the right circumstances and proper function — and we are blessed beyond measure to play a role in that healing process. But we also love the rich history chiropractic brings to the table. It’s been around for centuries, and there are so many interesting and funny facts worth sharing.
With that in mind, our team scoured the internet and compiled our favorite fun facts about chiropractic that you may not have known. These facts come from a variety of online sources, and props to them for enlightening us every step of the way.
So without further adieu, here is our shortlist of fun facts about chiropractic.
The father of chiropractic care is Daniel David Palmer. Born in Canada, Mr. Palmer technically had no formal training in chiropractic when he began practicing way back in 1895. But here’s the really interesting part: his first patient was a partially deaf janitor whose hearing was miraculously restored through spinal manipulation.
The term “chiropractic” comes from combining the Greek words “cheir,” meaning hand, and “praktos,” meaning done.
Dr. Charles Robinson Johnston is one of the best-known chiropractors in history. He was also blind. Seriously, it’s true.
It’s estimated that over one million adjustments occur globally each day.
60% of chiropractic patients are female.
Chiropractic care is safe for people of all ages — including pregnant women and newborns.
A Nobel prize winner named Roger Sperry found that 90% of the brain’s stimulation and nutrition come from the movement of the spine. Chiropractors are experts at ensuring your spine is in line and moving properly so your brain can function at its best.
All 32 National Football League teams use chiropractors to improve performance and overcome injuries.
Lower back pain is the No. 1 reason people seek chiropractic care. This is closely followed by neck pain, headaches, and pain in the extremities like arms and legs.
Chiropractors have more techniques than a month has days (think about it … it’s true).
An injured worker is 28 times less likely to have spinal surgery if the first point of contact is a DC rather than a surgeon.
Chiropractic is recognized by law in over 49 countries. It’s licensed in the U.S. in all 50 states.
At Compassion Family Chiropractic, we rely on gentle and specific adjustments that correct the root issues of your pain and dysfunction throughout your entire spine. Making these gentle, specific, and consistent corrections to your spine results in progress every visit, adding up to better health outcomes in the long term. By staying on top of your spinal health, you can head off any small imbalances at the pass before they become more significant issues down the road.
We have had the blessing of seeing so many health transformations in our office — beyond the typical adjustment to resolve back and knee pain — and we hope you will be the next success story!
Call Compassion Family Chiropractic Today!!
At Compassion Family Chiropractic in Lewisville, TX, our goal is for you and your family to feel like a part of ours. On your first visit, you will be greeted by warm smiles and a whole team that is happy and willing to serve you. We aim to provide you with the most thorough and effective chiropractic care available while treating you with unparalleled service all along the way. We look forward to the opportunity to become your family’s home for chiropractic care in Lewisville!
Give us a call today at (469) 240-2322. To learn more about Dr. David Ravdin, click here.
