Definition

Noun: A healthcare professional who diagnoses and treats neuromuscular disorders, primarily through manual adjustment or manipulation of the spine. A chiropractor is a therapist who practices chiropractic, a form of alternative medicine focused on the body's musculoskeletal structure, especially the spine, and its relationship to the nervous system and overall health.

Usage Examples

• After the car accident, she visited a chiropractor for her back pain.
• The chiropractor performed an adjustment to correct the patient's spinal misalignment.
• He decided to become a chiropractor to help people manage pain without medication.

Advanced Usage

• "To see a chiropractor": A common phrase meaning to have an appointment or receive treatment from a chiropractor.
  • Many athletes regularly see a chiropractor for maintenance and injury prevention.

Variants and Related Words

• Chiropractic (noun): The system of complementary medicine based on the diagnosis and manipulative treatment of misalignments of the joints, especially those of the spinal column.
  • He studies chiropractic at a specialized college.
• Chiropractics (noun): Another term for the practice or profession of chiropractic (less common).

Synonyms

• Manual therapist: A broader term for a therapist who uses hands-on techniques.
• Spinal manipulator: A descriptive term focusing on the primary treatment method.

Related Phrases

• Chiropractic adjustment/manipulation: The specific manual procedure performed by a chiropractor.
  • The chiropractic adjustment provided immediate relief.
• Chiropractic care: The overall treatment and maintenance provided by a chiropractor.
  • She believes in the benefits of regular chiropractic care.

Noun

1. a therapist who practices chiropractic