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The Subluxation - The displaced bones of any luxated joint may impinge upon a nerve, or by their displacement cause a nerve to be stretched, thereby creating inflammation.  Palmer, D.D. (2007-09-03). The Chiropractor (p. 48). These conditions may be relieved by adjusting the displaced vertebrae which impinge against the nerves.  Palmer, D.D. (2007-09-03). The Chiropractor (p. 62). …but A displacement displaces vertebrae, spreads them apart, does not draw them together. Palmer, D.D. (2007-09-03). The Chiropractor (p. 69). Do you not see that the long, wide gap between the atlas and axis affords no possible chance for nerve compression—no more than there is between the atlas and occiput?  If you think the first or second spinal nerves can be pinched, compressed or squeezed by the approximation of the atlas and the axis or the drawing together of the occiput and the atlas, just try to explain such a condition to your next prospective patient.  Palmer, D.D. (2007-09-03). The Chiropractor (p. 50). The intervert