chiropractic

/ˌkaɪrəˈpræktɪk/
noun
  1. A system of alternative medicine that focuses on diagnosing and treating problems with the spine and joints, often through manual adjustment.
    • He decided to study chiropractic after his own neck injury was helped by a chiropractor.
    • Many athletes use chiropractic to improve their flexibility and recovery.
    • After the car accident, she tried chiropractic to relieve her back pain.
adjective
  1. Relating to the practice or treatment of chiropractic.
    • She visited a chiropractic clinic for her lower back pain.
    • He received chiropractic care twice a week for a month.
    • The chiropractic adjustment helped him stand up straight again.
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