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Spinal manipulation is a non-invasive treatment option for the management of musculoskeletal pain and disability. It has been proven to be a safe and effective therapy if applied skilfully and appropriately. To date, however, little scientific evidence exists in support of its use in non-musculoskeletal complaints. While proponents of spinal manipulation claim the therapy to be similarly effective for visceral disorders, critics have labelled the claim controversial due to a lack of robust neurobiological rationale. This chapter therefore looks at the proposed theories concerning visceral responses of spinal manipulation, and reviews the associated physiological evidence.