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Chiropractic, which celebrated its centennial in 1995, is a curious mixture of science and pseudoscience, sense and nonsense. Much of it is based on the theory that misaligned spinal bones produce nerve interference

Chiropractic, which celebrated its centennial in 1995, is a curious mixture of science and pseudoscience, sense and nonsense. Much of it is based on the theory that misaligned spinal bones produce nerve interference that causes disease. Many chiropractors claim that correcting these misalignments ("subluxations") can restore health and that regular spinal adjustments are essential to maintain it.

Samuel Homola
Pain, Essentials, Pseudoscience
Samuel Homola (1999). “Inside Chiropractic: A Patient's Guide”

Neither logic nor scientific evidence supports such a belief. Although spinal manipulation can relieve certain types of back pain, neck pain, and other musculoskeletal symptoms, there is no scientific evidence that it can restore or maintain health. As a result of expressing my opinion on this subject, I have been called a chiropractic heretic.

Samuel Homola
Pain, Support, Manipulation
Samuel Homola (1999). “Inside Chiropractic: A Patient's Guide”

Obviously, anyone in contradiction with authority must possess equivalent knowledge and additional fact in order to sustain his argument.

Samuel Homola
Order, Facts, Argument
Samuel Homola (1963). “Bonesetting, Chiropractic and Cultism: A Critical Study of Chiropractic, Its History and Its Methods in Its Relationship with Past and Present-day Medical Science, Along with Analyses, Conclusions and Speculation Regarding Its Status and Its Future”

This book denounces the cultism in chiropractic but supports the appropriate use of spinal manipulation and the research efforts required to solidify its scientific basis. If you are contemplating or receiving chiropractic care, it might help protect both your pocketbook and your health.

Samuel Homola
Pain, Book, Chiropractic Care
Samuel Homola (1999). “Inside Chiropractic: A Patient's Guide”

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