In 1895, Daniel David Palmer performed the first chiropractic adjustment.

D.D. Palmer spent 25 years compiling research to explain biological and physiological problems that had long been a mystery. In this historic guide, first published in 1910, Palmer uses the information he collected to lay the cornerstone for modern chiropractic science and philosophy.
In addition to pointing out the causes of deformity, disease and death, this classic reference also aims to answer the enduring questions of the nature of life, and insights into the human condition. Though Palmer's brilliant mind drove him through hardships and persecutions during his lifetime, this fascinating book gives a permanent home to his written legacy for the chiropractic profession.