The word “subluxation” comes from the Latin words meaning “to dislocate” (luxare) and “somewhat” or “slightly” (sub). So the term “vertebral subluxation” literally means a slight dislocation (misalignment) of the bones in the spine.
The word “subluxation” comes from the Latin words meaning “to dislocate” (luxare) and “somewhat” or “slightly” (sub). So the term “vertebral subluxation” literally means a slight dislocation (misalignment) of the bones in the spine.