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Chiropractic is a form of [[alternative healthcare]] based upon the theory that [[subluxations|subluxations]] of the spine can cause pain and poor nerve signal transmission.<ref>http://www.internethealthlibrary.com/Therapies/Chiropractic.htm</ref> Proponents of Chiropractic claims that the [[vertebrae]] in the human spine can become misaligned, applying extra stress on certain muscles and possibly irritating the hub of a nerve pathway.<ref>http://www.chiroforlife.com/ChiroInfo/aboutchiro.htm</ref> However, the claims of Chiropractors have been in contention for many years, and despite its mainstream nature, there is significant evidence that many of the claims regarding the benefits of Chiropractic are exaggerated.  

Chiropractic is a form of [[alternative healthcare]] based upon the theory that [[subluxations|subluxations]] of the spine can cause pain and poor nerve signal transmission.<ref>http://www.internethealthlibrary.com/Therapies/Chiropractic.htm</ref> Proponents of Chiropractic claims that the [[vertebrae]] in the human spine can become misaligned, applying extra stress on certain muscles and possibly irritating the hub of a nerve pathway.<ref>http://www.chiroforlife.com/ChiroInfo/aboutchiro.htm</ref> However, the claims of Chiropractors have been in contention for many years, and despite its mainstream nature, it has been alleged that many of the claims regarding the benefits of Chiropractic are exaggerated.  

Chiropractic was developed by [[DD Palmer]], a magnetic healer, in 1895. The idea behind chiropractic medicine is the Chiropractic practitioner, or ''Chiropractor'' will use physical or instrument manipulations to realign the spine. Chiropractic adjustments have been stereotyped as ''racking and cracking''. This is not true as there are several techniques, most notably [[Activator]], which involve no physical maneuvers.

Chiropractic was developed by [[DD Palmer]], a magnetic healer, in 1895. The idea behind chiropractic medicine is the Chiropractic practitioner, or ''Chiropractor'' will use physical or instrument manipulations to realign the spine. Chiropractic adjustments have been stereotyped as ''racking and cracking''. This is not true as there are several techniques, most notably [[Activator]], which involve no physical maneuvers.