chiropractor

noun

chi·ro·prac·tor ˈkī-rə-ˌprak-tər

ˌkī-rə-ˈprak-

plural chiropractors

: a licensed health-care professional who treats disorders (such as back and neck pain) chiefly of the musculoskeletal system especially through the manual adjustment or manipulation of the spinal vertebrae to correct nervous system dysfunction : a specialist in chiropractic

The broad field of sports medicine includes many different practitioners, from massage therapists, acupuncturists and chiropractors to osteopaths, physicians, dentists, podiatrists, psychologists and psychiatrists.—

Carol L. Otis

Examples of chiropractor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Looking up from the kitchen to the upstairs balcony could send you to the chiropractor. —

Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 17 July 2024 On July 10, the former couple made virtual appearances in court related to their ongoing divorce, and after back-and-forth over Abasolo's request for spousal support, the judge granted the chiropractor's wishes. —

Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024 His crimes haven’t been exactly victimless, but save for the old ladies with the chiropractors — that was messed up — his victims aren’t really all that sympathetic, either. —

Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2024 There’s even a reiki master, acupuncturist, and chiropractor on staff. —

Sarah Sekula, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for chiropractor

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