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Can Chiropractors Prescribe Pain Medication?
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Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)
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Chiropractic care (which comes from the Greek word meaning "done by hand") dates back to 1895. It was developed by Daniel David Palmer, a self-taught healer in Davenport, Iowa. Palmer wanted to find a cure for disease and illness that did not use drugs. He studied the structure of the spine and the ancient art of moving the body with the hands (manipulation).
Palmer first treated a local janitor who complained of deafness after...
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