CHIROPRACTICDr. John Raymond Baker,DC

Chiropractic – Definition by Dr. John Raymond Baker,DC

• The art and science of diagnosis and treatment of somatic dysfunction resulting from improper neural function using a conservative, non-surgical, non-pharmaceutical approach . The primary treatment method is via use of manual manipulation (the “adjustment”) of the affected joint (s) of the spine and/or extremities. The goal is restoration of proper neural transmission and restoration of normal joint alignment, function, and motion.

Subluxation – Definition by the American Chiropractic Association

• “A subluxation is a complex of functional and/or structural and/or pathological articular changes that compromise neural integrity and may influence organ system function and general health. A subluxation is evaluated, diagnosed, and managed through the use of chiropractic procedures based on the best available rational and empirical evidence. “

The Chiropractic OathI do hereby swear before these assembled witnesses that I will do my utmost to keep this oath as a doctor of chiropractic.   I will light the way to the understanding of those natural laws which preserve the human body, as a fitting temple for the soul.  I will keep the physical, mental, and spiritual needs of the sick as my foremost duty, ever searching for and correcting the cause of their disease to the best of my ability. I will at all times stand ready to serve humanity without distinction of race, creed, or color. I will prevent and alleviate human suffering. I will exemplify a pattern of living in harmony with the laws of nature.  With purity I will pass my life and practice my art. I will refrain from any act of wrong-doing. I will regard the keeping of a patient's confidence as a moral obligation. I will at all times consider the patients under my care as of supreme importance. I will not spare myself in rendering them the help which I have been taught by my alma mater.  May the skillful use of my hands be so directed, that I may bring strength to the sick, relief to the suffering, peace of mind to the anxious, and the inspiration to the human race to attain bountiful health, that we may live this life to the fullest expression of its innate endowments.  I therefore solemnly swear to uphold these principles and precepts, to the best of my ability, so help me God.

Comparison of Medical and Chiropractic School Hours

Chiropractic History

• http://www.drjohnbaker.com/chiropractichistory.pdf

Founder,

Daniel David PalmerMagnetic Healer

First Chiropractic Patient

• Mr. Harvey Lillard, Deaf Janitor

Hippocrates of Cos- Father of Medicine

“Primum Non Nocere”- First, Do No Harm !

“ Natural forces within us are the true healers of disease. ”

“To do nothing is also a good remedy.”

“Paracelsus”Auroleus Phillipus Theostratus Bombastus von Hohenheim

“Every Drug is a Poison. They Differ Only inTheir Dosages.”

The “Father of Toxicology” and some say,The “Father of Pharmacology”

B.J. Palmer-

Son of DD Palmer

B J Palmer

B J Palmer – Not without a Humorous Side

B J PALMER GAVE THIS GUY HIS FIRST JOB

Ronald Reagan

Andrew Taylor Still- Founder of Osteopathic Medicine

Louis Pasteur- “Germ Theory”

“The pathogen is nothing. The terrain is everything.

-1895”

Claude Bernard- Father of Physiology

“ The Terrain is the Thing ”

Nathan Smith Davis, MD- Founder of the American Medical Association

“ Less lofty, however, were Davis's attitudes towards women and blacks. He argued that both should be excluded from the AMA.”

http://www.drjohnbaker.com/ama.pdf

Chester Wilk,DC

versus The American Medical Association , et al

“ A Turning Point ”

Disc Displacement

Intervertebral view

Intervertebral Disc Layers

Normal Cervical Spine

The Chiropractic doctor performs an

orthopaedic, neurological,

postural physical examination

combined with a thorough history taking, to collect

enough information to make a differential

diagnosis and see what further testing may be indicated.

Report of Findings

The doctor goes over the findings of the x-rays, combined withthe findings of the examination andadvises the patient about the nature of the problem, what treatment isproposed, and often, may estimatehow long the treatment may take.

Notice the spinal cord compression in this

picture. The pressure caused from the

misalignment in the spine at the base of the neck

has led to restricted blood flow to the spinal

cord tissue. The resulting cracks and degeneration

in the spinal

cord are apparent.

Normal vs. Diseased

“Military Neck”Hyperflexion / Hyperextension Injuries(Whiplash) often result in this sortof presentation.

If left with cervical paraspinal musclesin spasm, and with loss of normalcervical curve, this will usually leadto abnormal wear and tear of thecervical spinal joints and thus,To osteoarthritis, a “wear and tear”Disease.

Severe Degenerationof the cervical spine

Note the loss of intervertebral disc height and spurring, or osteophytic formations

Chiropractic theory maintainsthat such degeneration could have been prevented by Chiropractic intervention.

Lumbar Adjustment

Cervical Adjustment

The neck is rotated in a gentle fashionUntil one reaches the end of the range of motion and a quick impulse is delivered that takes the neck beyondThe point of fixation, increasing the range of motion and, at the same time,Helping to break up muscle spasm.

Other Therapeutic Modalities

• Electrical Muscle Stimulation• Intersegmental Traction• Diathermy• Cryotherapy• Massage

Trigger point therapy / Myofascial Release• Ultrasound• Qigong• Active therapy (Treadmill, Gazelle, Therabands,Swiss

Balls,etc.)• TheraStim