D. D. Palmer
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Daniel David Palmer (1845–1913) was an American founder of chiropractic. He established a system of healing based on the theory that disease stems from impaired nerve function. Chiropractors focus on the relationship between the body's musculoskeletal structures and the nervous system to maintain health.12
Palmer founded chiropractic in 1895, reportedly curing deafness by adjusting a misaligned vertebra. Chiropractors use manipulation and specific adjustments of body structures, particularly the spinal column, and may incorporate physical therapy, heat therapy, traction, and nutritional counseling in their treatments.2
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