B.J. Palmer was an American chiropractor born on March 14, 1882, in Port Perry, Ontario, Canada. He is best known as the developer of the chiropractic profession, having played a significant role in its growth and establishment. Palmer was the son of Daniel David Palmer, the founder of chiropractic, and he expanded on his father's ideas, emphasizing the importance of spinal adjustments for overall health. Palmer founded the Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1897 in Davenport, Iowa, which became a leading institution for chiropractic education. He also created the concept of "subluxation," which refers to misalignments in the spine that can affect health. His work laid the foundation for modern chiropractic practices and influenced many practitioners worldwide.