naprapathy
noun
a system or method of treating disease that employs no medications but uses manipulation of muscles, joints, ligaments, etc., to stimulate the natural healing process.
naprapath
-
a word derived from
naprapathy.
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The naprapath tries to ease the pressure by manipulating the "ligatights," somewhat after the fashion of the chiropractor.
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