The chiropractic profession is over 100 years old. It was “discovered” when a maintenance man named Harvey Lillard fell, lost his hearing, and noticed that a bone in his spine had shifted out of place after the injury. Mr. Lillard believed the misalignment was responsible for his hearing loss. He persuaded a magnetic healer, D.D. Palmer, to adjust the bone back into place. After the adjustment, Mr. Lillard’s hearing was reportedly restored — and the chiropractic profession in America was born.

D.D. Palmer opened the first chiropractic school in 1897. Historical accounts note that Mr. Lillard attempted to attend chiropractic school several times but was denied admission during that era of racial discrimination in America.

Since that moment, chiropractic has centered on one principle: when the spine is aligned, the nervous system functions better.

Likewise, patients in Downtown Miami seeking holistic health care often experience benefits far beyond simple pain relief.

Chiropractic Care has always centered on the removal of subluxations. A subluxation is considered an impingement of a nerve caused by misalignment of bones. Mostly we are concerned about the damage caused to the spinal cord by subluxations. However, misalignments of shoulders, feet, knees, hands and even jaws can cause pain and dysfunction, because the brain and spinal cord run everything in your body. This is why, we often hear doctors using terms such as Neuroendocrine system and Neuroimmune system. We also often hear people speak of the gut brain connection.

Good posture has always been associated with good health and success. One quote from the Journal of the American Medical Association stated that “Deviations from the bodies center of gravity (poor posture) have resulted in intestinal problems, hemorrhoid’s, varicose veins, osteoporosis, hip and foot deformities, POOR HEALTH, DECREASED QUALITY OF LIFE, and a shortened lifespan.” Yet many of us are given drugs for these conditions. Improving nerve flow is vital to mental and physical health. The expense of drugs is driven up by the fact that they rarely treat the cause.

As a society, we have developed a habit of searching for the next great medical cure. We hear about scientific breakthroughs almost daily. Yet for many chronic diseases, patients still struggle with long-term management rather than true resolution — and the cost of care continues to rise. Despite remarkable advances in research, improved outcomes do not always reach patients in a way that is affordable or sustainable.

This is why foundational strategies — structural alignment, nervous system regulation, stress reduction, and preventive care — remain essential components of long-term health.

Chiropractic care has always centered on one principle: when the spine is aligned and the nervous system functions properly, the body has a greater capacity to heal.

Whether you are dealing with chronic tension, postural strain, stress-related symptoms, or recovering from an auto injury, structural correction matters.

If you are looking for chiropractic care in Downtown Miami that addresses function — not just symptoms — schedule a consultation and take the first step toward restoring balance.