Chiropractic Philosophy

Chiropractic philosophy is based on several fundamental principles, one of which is vitalism. Vitalism is the idea that living beings have a vital force or life energy that distinguishes them from non-living things. This vital force is believed to be responsible for the body’s ability to heal and maintain itself.

The concept of “above down inside out” is another keystone facet of chiropractic philosophy. This principle suggests that the nervous system controls all bodily functions, and that messages from the brain travel downward through the spinal cord and out to every cell, tissue, and organ of the body. In other words, the brain is “above,” and the nervous system sends messages “downward” and “inside out” to control all of the body’s functions.

Finally, chiropractic philosophy also emphasizes the idea that “the power that created the body heals the body.” This means that the body has an innate intelligence and innate ability to heal itself when it is functioning optimally. As nervous system focused chiropractors believe that by removing interference from the nervous system, the body can function at its best and heal itself from a variety of ailments.

Overall, chiropractic philosophy views the body as a self-healing organism that can achieve optimal health when it is functioning properly. By working with the body’s natural healing abilities, chiropractors aim to help patients achieve and maintain good health.