chiropractic
adjective/ˌkaɪroʊˈpræktɪk/
Frequency rank: #13,885 most common English word
Meaning
relating to a system of healthcare that treats disorders of the spine and musculoskeletal system, mainly through manual adjustment of the spine.
Example sentence
After weeks of back pain, she decided to try chiropractic treatment at a local clinic.
Synonyms & related words
- spinal
- manual
- osteopathic
- therapeutic
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