Chiropractic
(noun)
- A system of alternative medicine based on the diagnosis and manual treatment of misalignments of the spine, especially those affecting the nervous system.
- 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:
- I go to a chiropractor for my back pain.
- Chiropractic is a drug-free, non-invasive alternative to traditional medicine.
- He's a chiropractor, he helps people with back pain.
- Chiropractic is known to help with headaches, neck pain, and sciatica.
- Chiropractic care is often recommended for people with chronic pain.