TEXTBOOK OF CHIROPRACTIC PHYSIOLOGY Foundations of Neural Coordination, Subluxation Physiology and Clinical Application
Black Book Series — Volume Five
PALMS CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE PRESS
Jiro Yamahata, BCSc.
This volume advances beyond traditional physiology by presenting a chiropractic-centered understanding of the human body as a coordinated, intelligent system governed through the nervous system. Rather than viewing physiology as a collection of isolated mechanisms, this textbook integrates neural regulation, subluxation physiology, and clinical application into a unified framework consistent with classical chiropractic principles. Built upon the foundational concepts of Above–Down, Inside–Out (ADIO), this book explores how the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves coordinate every function of the body, and how interference within this system alters physiological expression. The reader is guided through the relationship between neural integrity and tissue function, emphasizing the role of the vertebral column as both protector and potential source of disturbance to optimal communication. The text systematically develops the physiological basis of subluxation, not as a purely mechanical misalignment, but as a neurological event affecting the transmission and expression of nerve force. Through detailed explanations, it bridges classical chiropractic philosophy with modern physiological understanding, allowing students and practitioners to think, analyze, and apply with clarity and precision. Clinical relevance is maintained throughout. Concepts are continuously tied back to real-world application, including assessment strategies, neurological interpretation, and the practical implications of restoring neural coordination through chiropractic adjustment. The goal is not only to inform, but to refine clinical thinking and elevate the practitioner’s ability to deliver care consistent with chiropractic principles. Written in a continuous, narrative style inspired by the Palmer tradition, this book challenges the reader to reconsider physiology through a chiropractic lens—where structure, function, and intelligence are inseparably linked. Key Features • Comprehensive integration of classical chiropractic philosophy with human physiology • Detailed exploration of neural coordination and its role in health expression • Clear explanation of subluxation as a neurophysiological phenomenon • Clinical application framework for chiropractic assessment and adjustment • Designed for students, practitioners, and advanced postgraduate study This volume stands as a core text within the Black Book Series, intended for those who seek not only knowledge, but understanding—where physiology is no longer viewed as passive function, but as the active expression of life through the nervous system.