IN8 THOTS Green Book Series, Section 5 of 8 The Subluxation Specific — the Adjustment Specific

IN8 THOTS Green Book Series Section 5 of 8The Subluxation Specific — the Adjustment Specific : an exposition of the cause of all dis-ease“Holding the Adjustment: Why Dr. B.J. Palmer Changed Chiropractic”In Section 5 of the IN8 THOTS Green Book Series, Dr. Joe Sheppard explores one of the most transformative concepts introduced by Dr. B.J. Palmer: holding the adjustment.This episode examines how Dr. B.J. Palmer shifted chiropractic philosophy away from repeated adjusting and toward the idea that the true objective of chiropractic is not simply delivering an adjustment, but helping the body stabilize and maintain the correction over time.Dr. Joe discusses the neurological significance of “holding,” the relationship between adaptation and stress, and why Dr. B.J. Palmer became increasingly focused on specificity, timing, restraint, and upper cervical chiropractic. The episode also explores how the nervous system adapts following a specific adjustment and why chiropractic philosophy emphasizes function and adaptability rather than symptom chasing alone.Topics include neurological stabilization, Innate Intelligence, stress adaptation, upper cervical philosophy, the body’s healing capacity, specificity versus force, and the evolving role of the chiropractor as a facilitator of improved neurological function.A foundational episode for chiropractors, students, patients, and anyone interested in the deeper philosophy behind specific chiropractic care and the body’s remarkable ability to adapt and heal.