Modern Subluxation: Understanding Neurophysiological and Biomechanical Function Paperback – October 28, 2025

by Dr Anthony Piana DC (Author)

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What really happens inside the nervous system when the spine stops moving the way it should?

For more than a century, chiropractors have spoken about the importance of spinal health, but modern neuroscience is finally catching up with the depth of those insights. This book bridges history, clinical observation, and cutting-edge science to explain the chiropractic concept of subluxation in contemporary terms.

Instead of outdated language about “bones out of place,” readers will discover how subluxation is best understood as segmental dysfunction with neurological consequences. From altered afferent input and spinal cord facilitation to cortical changes, posture, and autonomic imbalance, this book traces the entire cascade of dysfunction — and how adjustments can reset it.

In these pages you’ll explore:

• The anatomy and biomechanics of the functional spinal unit.

• How subluxation alters afferent input and spinal cord processing.

• The role of the brainstem, cerebellum, and cortex in posture, balance, and pain.

• Clinical manifestations of dysfunction: posture collapse, disc pathology, headaches, and fatigue.

• How chiropractic adjustments restore motion and recalibrate the nervous system.

• The importance of postural retraining and long-term neurological reset.

• Chiropractic’s influence on the autonomic nervous system, stress, and resilience.

• Evidence, controversies, and the future of chiropractic in integrative healthcare.

Written for patients, chiropractors, physicians, and allied health providers, The Neurology of Spinal Subluxation explains chiropractic in the language of modern science while honoring its roots.Whether you’re seeking clarity about your own health, looking to understand chiropractic care more deeply, or searching for common ground between chiropractic and mainstream medicine, this book offers a compelling, science-informed perspective on how spinal health shapes neurological function — and overall well-being.

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