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On September 18th we'll celebrate Chiropractic's 116th birthday!!!  Chiropractic was founded in 1895 see the first video for the story of Harvey Lilard and chiropractic's founding father DD Palmer.

Early on those in the medical profession claimed that chiropractors were "practicing medicine" without a license and as a result many early pioneers in our great profession were jailed for their practices. As you know they were not, and we still do not as a profession "practice medicine" we practice chiropractic, a separate and distinct profession. These chiropractors, while jailed, were continuing to practice chiropractic. The fellow prisoners, the guards, the captains, etc.. would line up in the jailhouse to receive their adjustment. They understood how profoundly the adjustments impacted their lives and were willing to go to great lengths to continue receiving care from their "doc". And to think today many people won't begin care unless their insurance covers it or will drop out of care if their insurance benefits are exhausted. What would you do if someone told you that for the rest of your days on earth you could not have another life enhancing chiropractic adjustment??? These early pioneers are the ones we have to thank for the privilege of receiving the care we do today. Here's a video clip of the late Dr. Herbert Ross Reaver... the most jailed chiropractor in history. Early video's from the Palmer clinics and classrooms...

Continue to spread the word about how chiropractic has helped yourself and family live healthier lives. Sharing your story and introducing someone to chiropractic can literally save their life. Continue being a life saver for your friends and loved ones! Thank you for being an active vital part of our vision for a "Healthier World One Family At A Time".

Be well,

Dr. Gary