Chiropractic profession founded by DD Palmer in 1895 - founding the Palmer school of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. Much controversy developed over the next six decades regarding how to deal with the different philosophies of medical care. The emotional elements of this conflict lead to great extremes of statements by leaders within the chiropractic community. Statements were made which gave chiropractic a negative image as they sometimes directly attacked modern allopathic science and practice. The reverse also occurred by allopathic authorities.
Terminology does vary between the two professions.
A word for one may mean something different than a word for the other. This leads to misunderstanding between the professions. Chiropractic approach to healing can be very much like allopathic with a high emphasis on the value of the doctor patient relationship. The challenges to chiropractic in becoming recognized as a credible medical profession were discussed. Much activity occurred by the chiropractic profession in the 1970's focused on developing more public, political, and interprofessional relations.