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

Fox News Digital gathered experts' input on when to see a chiropractor and when to consult a spine specialist. —Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2025

Trying to cast suspicion on chiropractor’s family at trials June 13, 2016 Conley, then 23, was indicted on charges of second-degree murder, forgery, falsifying business records and two counts of larceny. —Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2025

The crash killed 41-year-old chiropractor Dr. Kami Hansen and the family’s pit bull terrier. —Bethany Brown, People.com, 9 May 2025

Sixty-year-old chiropractor Mary Yoder was the picture of health. —Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

chiropract(ic) + -or entry 1

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for chiropractor

• benefactor
• malefactor
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• contactor