Every month we are featuring one of the 33 Principles of Chiropractic that were published by Ralph W. Stephenson D.C. in 1927 in a book called “The Chiropractic Textbook”. Even today these principles are central to chiropractic. Whilst some of the language is a bit old the principles remain solid. Consider the principle of this month and discuss it with us when you visit the practice.
Here’s to a greater understanding of life and health.
Chiropractic Principle #24
The Limits of Adaptation.
Innate Intelligence adapts forces and matter for the body as long as it can do so without breaking a Universal law, or Innate Intelligence is limited by the limitations of matter.
In Other Words…
Your body’s Intelligence, expressed through your nervous system, can “work around” a physical or chemical obstruction to still accomplish the task at hand, as long as it stays within the Universal laws of science and nature.
For Instance…
Electricity is created when electrons move from one atom to the next; this scientific Intelligence allows currents to flow through a wire. If the wire is corroded, a structural limitation of matter now exists. It would be against Universal law for electricity to flow unimpeded through the corrosion.
As Applied To You…
Constriction of your pupils is your body‟s Intelligence, working through your nerves, to adapt your eyes to light. If a cranial bone is misaligned, placing pressure upon those nerves, a structural limitation of matter now exists. It would be against Universal law for Intelligence to be unimpeded; your pupils will not receive the proper instructions, until the bone is realigned by your chiropractor.
– Ralph W Stephenson D C 1927
