Chiropractor
(noun)
A healthcare professional who focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular disorders, particularly through manual adjustment or manipulation of the spine.
Origin:
From american english chiropractic, from chiropractic, from greek χειρο- (kheiro-, "hand") + πρᾶξις (praxis, "practice").
Examples:
- I have been seeing a chiropractor for my back pain.
- The chiropractor adjusted my neck and it felt much better.
- The chiropractor suggested exercises to strengthen my back.
- I was referred to a chiropractor by my doctor.
- The chiropractor explained the problem with my posture.