Subluxation

Believed to impinge on spinal nerves, therefore blocking the flow of the ‘innate intelligence’ (according to straights) or causing disease in some other way (according to mixers). “In fact, subluxations have never been proven to constitute a relevant entity. Critics have repeatedly pointed out that even severe nerve root compression does not cause organic disease.” Today [2008] 88% of U.S. chiropractors believe the subluxation contributes to over 60% of all visceral ailments and 90% think it should therefore not be limited to musculoskeletal conditions (Ernst, 548).