Dr.
Steven S. Menard, DC, FIAMA
201 W. Broadway, Ste. 3E
Columbia, MO 65203
Phone: (573) 443-3400
While there is evidence of joint manipulation dating back
thousands of years the modern day chiropracor traces his roots
back to September 18, 1895. This was the first recorded chiropractic
adjustment performed by Dr. Daniel David Palmer, a Canadian-born
teacher and self-taught healer.
Dr. Palmer was at the time studying the cause and effect of
disease. His patient was Harvey Lillard, a janitor working
in the same building as Dr. Palmer in Davenport, IA. Mr. Lillard
who had complained of hearing problems for over 17 years,
allowed Dr. Palmer to examine his spine.
Dr. Palmer discovered a "lump" on Mr. Lillards back
and suspected that a vertebra might be out of place, which
he then repositioned with a thrust. After several such adjustments,
much of Mr. Lillard's hearing was restored.
Since Dr. Palmer's first chiropractic adjustment, the art
and science of chiropractic has progressed significantly.
Today, advanced diagnosis procedures, sophisticated equipment,
scientific research, and the growing acceptance among other
health care professionals makes chiropractic a people's health
care choice.Chiropractic Philosophy
The Chiropractic prespective
on health and disease emphazises two fundamental concepts:
- The structure
and condition of the body influences how the body functions
and its ability to heal itself.
- The mind-body
relationship is instrumental in maintaining health and in
the healing process.
Although chiropractic shares much with other health professions,
its emphasis and application of philosophy distinguishes
it from modern medicine. Chiropractic philosophy gravitates
towards a holistic ("total person") approach to
healing, which combines elements of the mind, body, and
spirit and maintains that health depending on obedience
to natural laws and that deviation from such laws can result
in illness.
Dr.
Steven S. Menard, DC, FIAMA
201 W. Broadway, Ste, 3E
Columbia, MO 65203
Practice phone: 573.443.3400
Practice Fax: 573.443.3402
E-mail: ACA3400@aol.com
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