PALMER PHILOSOPHY 1 EXAM 1 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | WINTER 2026 | WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION.
Chiropractic has often been called what? - (ANSWER)An art, science, and philosophy
Chiropractic translated from Greek roots stands for ______________. - (ANSWER)"Done by hand"
Science means what? - (ANSWER)Knowing
True/False: We know everything about how and why spinal adjustments work. - (ANSWER)False
What is Chiropractic Philosophy according to Dr. Strang? - (ANSWER)- Accumulation of principles that try
to explain the success chiropractors have in helping the public.
- Also suggests directions of solving some of the "mysteries" still present when it comes to human health
What scientific "theory" is chiropractic based on? - (ANSWER)Neurological integration: the nervous
system..... controls and coordinates all other organs and structures, and relates the body to the ever-
changing environment
What are the two types of healers? - (ANSWER)Allopathic Healers and Holistic Healers
What is allopathic care? - (ANSWER)Preoccupation with disease, comes from outside the patient.
Example is Medical physician
What is holistic care? - (ANSWER)Natural healing. Inside out, well being of the whole person. Example is
chiropractic.
What may someone consider to help heal themselves from within? - (ANSWER)Diet, exercise,
maintaining positive outlook on life
True/False: The attitude or perspective of the chiropractor is what makes chiropractic unique in health
care today. - (ANSWER)True
, PALMER PHILOSOPHY 1 EXAM 1 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | WINTER 2026 | WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION.
Why is word of mouth communication important in chiropractic? - (ANSWER)It helps keep the
communication train going on the philosophy so more can learn to understand.
True/False: When patients understand the philosophy of chiropractic, they will visit your office for more
than to "just feel better." - (ANSWER)True
What makes chiropractic different from other health professions? - (ANSWER)Philosophy
What are the three legs of the Three legged Stool of chiropractics? - (ANSWER)Art, Science, Philosophy
Definition of Philosophy - (ANSWER)The study of the laws and causes underlying reality, leading to an
understanding of its fundamental nature.
Philosophy asks many questions. What are 5 of those questions? - (ANSWER)1. Where am I?
2. Why am I here?
3. How do I know?
4. What should I do?
5. Why do we do what we do?
Why is philosophy compared to a Jigsaw puzzle? - (ANSWER)We don't know what the finished picture
should look like, if we have all the pieces, and we don't know how they all fit together.
What is the art component of chiropractic? - (ANSWER)Training, developing, perfecting our skills And
the "adjustment" and patient education and management.
What does chiropractic philosophy provide? - (ANSWER)A foundation for everything that the DC does
and why they do it
COMPLETE SOLUTION.
Chiropractic has often been called what? - (ANSWER)An art, science, and philosophy
Chiropractic translated from Greek roots stands for ______________. - (ANSWER)"Done by hand"
Science means what? - (ANSWER)Knowing
True/False: We know everything about how and why spinal adjustments work. - (ANSWER)False
What is Chiropractic Philosophy according to Dr. Strang? - (ANSWER)- Accumulation of principles that try
to explain the success chiropractors have in helping the public.
- Also suggests directions of solving some of the "mysteries" still present when it comes to human health
What scientific "theory" is chiropractic based on? - (ANSWER)Neurological integration: the nervous
system..... controls and coordinates all other organs and structures, and relates the body to the ever-
changing environment
What are the two types of healers? - (ANSWER)Allopathic Healers and Holistic Healers
What is allopathic care? - (ANSWER)Preoccupation with disease, comes from outside the patient.
Example is Medical physician
What is holistic care? - (ANSWER)Natural healing. Inside out, well being of the whole person. Example is
chiropractic.
What may someone consider to help heal themselves from within? - (ANSWER)Diet, exercise,
maintaining positive outlook on life
True/False: The attitude or perspective of the chiropractor is what makes chiropractic unique in health
care today. - (ANSWER)True
, PALMER PHILOSOPHY 1 EXAM 1 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | WINTER 2026 | WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION.
Why is word of mouth communication important in chiropractic? - (ANSWER)It helps keep the
communication train going on the philosophy so more can learn to understand.
True/False: When patients understand the philosophy of chiropractic, they will visit your office for more
than to "just feel better." - (ANSWER)True
What makes chiropractic different from other health professions? - (ANSWER)Philosophy
What are the three legs of the Three legged Stool of chiropractics? - (ANSWER)Art, Science, Philosophy
Definition of Philosophy - (ANSWER)The study of the laws and causes underlying reality, leading to an
understanding of its fundamental nature.
Philosophy asks many questions. What are 5 of those questions? - (ANSWER)1. Where am I?
2. Why am I here?
3. How do I know?
4. What should I do?
5. Why do we do what we do?
Why is philosophy compared to a Jigsaw puzzle? - (ANSWER)We don't know what the finished picture
should look like, if we have all the pieces, and we don't know how they all fit together.
What is the art component of chiropractic? - (ANSWER)Training, developing, perfecting our skills And
the "adjustment" and patient education and management.
What does chiropractic philosophy provide? - (ANSWER)A foundation for everything that the DC does
and why they do it
