History of Manipulation

Question 1

Medical Manipulation

Answer 1

regular physicians- reduce misalignment
non-specific
long lever

Question 2

18th 19th century medical manipulation little number reasonings

Answer 2

• afraid of contagious disease like syphilis
• TB of spine known to weaken bones
• no formal training
• treatment for lower classes
• more acceptable to use leeches/bleeding/surgery etc

Question 3

Bonesetters

Answer 3

non medical manipulation
very popular in working class
craft passed by family
based on effectiveness
long lever

Question 4

Osteopathic medicine

Answer 4

"D.O."
A.T. Still
1873
manipulation to ensure proper blood flow
drugs/surgery can be used but after manipulation tried
general
non specific

Question 5

Chiropractic

Answer 5

"D.C."
D.D. Palmer
1895
used the word adjustment over manipulation
done for proper nervous system control of body
short lever
specific
no need for surgery or drugs