Chiropractic (noun)

  1. A system of alternative medicine based on the diagnosis and manual treatment of misalignments of the spine, especially those affecting the nervous system.
  2. The treatment or practice of adjusting the spine and other joints by hand.

Origin:

The word "chiropractic" is derived from the greek words "chiro" meaning "hand" and "praktikos" meaning "practical or effective". it is first recorded in english in the late 19th century.

Examples:

  1. I go to a chiropractor for my back pain.
  2. Chiropractic is a drug-free, non-invasive alternative to traditional medicine.
  3. He's a chiropractor, he helps people with back pain.
  4. Chiropractic is known to help with headaches, neck pain, and sciatica.
  5. Chiropractic care is often recommended for people with chronic pain.
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