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chiropractic

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chiropractic /ˈkaɪrəˌpræktɪk/ noun
chiropractic
/ˈkaɪrəˌpræktɪk/
noun
Learner's definition of CHIROPRACTIC
[noncount]
: a method of treating people who are sick or in pain by pushing and moving bones in the spine and joints脊柱按摩疗法

— chiropractic

adjective

— chiropractor

/ˈkaɪrəˌpræktɚ/ noun, plural chiropractors [count]
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chiropractic

noun

chi·​ro·​prac·​tic ˈkī-rə-ˌprak-tik How to pronounce chiropractic (audio)
ˌkī-rə-ˈprak-
: a system of noninvasive therapy which holds that certain musculoskeletal disorders result from nervous system dysfunction arising from misalignment of the spine and joints and that focuses treatment especially on the manual adjustment or manipulation of the spinal vertebrae
Some mainstream doctors may view it as a fringe treatment, but chiropractic is more commonly covered by insurance than any other type of alternative care. Elizabeth R. Agnvall
chiropractic adjective
Chiropractic treatment involves manual spinal adjustments to unblock the flow of energy and blood to the nervous system; it can also include nutritional counseling and stress management. Corynne Corbett

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Many practitioners dismissed the role of contagious pathogens and adhered to the founding principle of chiropractic that all disease originated in the spine. Sean B. Carroll, Scientific American, 8 Nov. 2020 Regular checkups, chiropractic procedures and physical therapy will be among the procedures allowed. Faith Karimi And Steve Almasy, CNN, 16 Apr. 2020 But like many complementary and alternative therapies, chiropractic care has its share of controversy, with people some people calling it bunk at best, and dangerous at worst. Mirel Zaman, refinery29.com, 6 Apr. 2020 The therapy is used for a wide range of patient conditions, including physical therapy, orthopedics, outpatient clinics and chiropractic offices, as well as athletes at hundreds of high schools, colleges and professional sports teams worldwide. Roxanne Washington, cleveland, 11 Mar. 2020 Few others offer such a full range of medical services — from primary care to behavioral health, dentistry, optometry and chiropractic services — and no others focus on the corridor north of Interstate 94 in St. Paul. Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 10 Dec. 2019 Bello pleaded guilty to insurance fraud in 2006 and had his license suspended for six months by the New Jersey chiropractic board. Marshall Allen, ProPublica, 19 Dec. 2019 With her background in chiropractic medicine and Jamison’s experience as an educator, the two siblings merged their talents with a third sister to launch the brand and create a family legacy. Tanisha A. Sykes, Essence, 8 Oct. 2019 The Texas Wellness Clinic has a team of highly experienced and passionate staff with specialties in chiropractic care, health and wellness, and beauty services. Staff Report, Houston Chronicle, 28 Nov. 2019 See More

Word History

Etymology

chir- + Greek praktikos practical, operative — more at practical

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chiropractic was in 1899
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