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Dr. Bobby Maybee reads and reacts to H.L. Mencken’s scathing 1924 essay that brands chiropractic as quackery based on the subluxation idea and crude manual adjustments, contrasting it with osteopathy’s move toward scientific training. He concedes Mencken’s critique fit many early chiropractors and still shapes public perception, while noting Mencken’s use of provocative satire and problematic personal views. Modern research validates some spinal manipulation benefits but not the original subluxation model, so Maybee urges evidence‑informed practice, clinical excellence, restraint on social media, and engagement with professional communities.
FTCA Podcasst #116 - "Chiropractic" - A 1924 Essay by HL Mencken
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