chiropractic

[ kahy-ruh-prak-tik ]

/ ˌkaɪ rəˈpræk tɪk /

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noun

a therapeutic system based primarily upon the interactions of the spine and nervous system, the method of treatment usually being to adjust the segments of the spinal column.

a chiropractor.

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Origin of chiropractic

1895–1900, Americanism;chiro- + -practic<Greek praktikós;see practical

Words nearby chiropractic

chiromancy, Chiron, chironomid, chiropodist, chiropody, chiropractic, chiropractic medicine, chiropractor, chiropter, chiropteran, chirp

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How to use chiropractic in a sentence

He tried physical therapy, chiropractic care, epidurals, and cortisone shots, and he finally had surgery.
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These include different osteopathic or chiropractic techniques, including craniosacral massage.
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Critics quickly pointed out issues8 with the original study9—that there was no actual measure of cell phone use, that the sample was drawn from chiropractic patients rather than the general population, and that there were contradictions in the data.
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The videos became a way, in the King’s words, to educate the public about chiropractic care and to entertain followers.
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Some chiropractors today create viral content to promote their businesses—and chiropractic care in general—situating this trend at the bizarre American intersection of health care, capitalism, and social media.
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Yoga and regular chiropractic care have been worth it to keep my spine happy.
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Her back care regimen includes regular yoga practice, chiropractic care and massage.
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She learned to slouch, which, for this trained dancer, took some effort and weeks of chiropractic correction afterward.
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Dr. Steven Margolin founded Longevity Health to provide stellar chiropractic and clinical nutrition care.
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British Dictionary definitions for chiropractic

chiropractic

/ (ˌkaɪrəˈpræktɪk) /

noun

a system of treating bodily disorders by manipulation of the spine and other parts, based on the belief that the cause is the abnormal functioning of a nerve

Derived forms of chiropractic

chiropractor, noun

Word Origin for chiropractic

C20: from chiro- + -practic, from Greek praktikos effective, practical

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for chiropractic

chiropractic

[ (keye-ruh-prak-tik) ]

A system of treating disease and musculoskeletal disorders that involves manipulation of the backbone and other body parts. In chiropractic, disorders of the nerves are considered the cause of illness.