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Chiropractic is a form of [[alternative healthcare]] revolving around [[subluxations]] of the [[spine]]. It was developed by [[DD Palmer]], a magnetic healer, in 1895.

 

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.<ref>http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/chiroeval.html</ref>

 

Chiropractic was developed by [[DD Palmer]], a magnetic healer, in 1895.

 

==Initial Reaction==

==Initial Reaction==

[[Allopathic medicine]] was quick to mobilize against chiropractors, after it was first introduced to the world. It was considered illegal and many of the early chiropractors, including Palmer, were convicted of practicing medicine without a license.  

[[Allopathic medicine]] was quick to mobilize against chiropractors, after it was first introduced to the world. It was considered illegal and many of the early chiropractors, including Palmer, were convicted of practicing medicine without a license.  

==Wilks v. AMA==

==Wilks v. AMA==

After [[Wilks v. AMA]], the medical community began to cut the profession some slack.

After [[Wilks v. AMA]], the medical community began to cut the profession some slack.