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chiropractor — a healthcare professional who treats musculoskeletal disorders, especially of the spine, using manual manipulation and adjustment techniques

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a healthcare professional who treats musculoskeletal disorders, especially of the spine, using manual manipulation and adjustment techniques

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkaɪroʊpræktər/

Example Sentences

  • My chiropractor says I have the spine of a pretzel after sitting at my desk all day.
  • The chiropractor recommended regular exercise to strengthen my back muscles.
  • After the chiropractor's treatment, I could finally turn my head without sounding like a rusty door.

chiropractor

NOUN

[/ˈkaɪroʊpræktər/]

a healthcare professional who treats musculoskeletal disorders, especially of the spine, using manual manipulation and adjustment techniques

a chiropractor in a white coat carefully positions their hands on a patient's lower back while the patient lies face-down on a padded treatment table. The chiropractor applies precise manual pressure to realign the patient's spine using controlled movements. The patient's tense posture begins to relax as the adjustment takes effect. Their shoulders drop slightly and facial expression shows relief from back pain. A diploma hangs on the wall while medical charts and a spine model sit on a nearby counter. a healthcare professional treating musculoskeletal disorders through manual manipulation and adjustment techniques
💡 Concept

a chiropractor in a white coat carefully positions their hands on a patient's lower back while the patient lies face-down on a padded treatment table. The chiropractor applies precise manual pressure to realign the patient's spine using controlled movements. The patient's tense posture begins to relax as the adjustment takes effect. Their shoulders drop slightly and facial expression shows relief from back pain. A diploma hangs on the wall while medical charts and a spine model sit on a nearby counter. a healthcare professional treating musculoskeletal disorders through manual manipulation and adjustment techniques

The chiropractor works on, despite the contractor turned detractor!
🎵 Rhyme

The chiropractor works on, despite the contractor turned detractor!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈkaɪroʊpræktər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈkaɪrəʊpræktə(r)/

🌳Etymology

Rootchiro
Suffix--or

🎵Rhyme

contractordetractorextractor
contractor
detractor
extractor

🔗Collocations

visit a chiropractor
licensed chiropractor
chiropractor's office
chiropractor treatment
see a chiropractor
chiropractor adjustment

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“My chiropractor says I have the spine of a pretzel after sitting at my desk all day.”

“The chiropractor recommended regular exercise to strengthen my back muscles.”

😄 Fun example

“After the chiropractor's treatment, I could finally turn my head without sounding like a rusty door.”

“Many athletes regularly visit a chiropractor for injury prevention.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

spinal therapistbone specialistmanual therapist

Antonyms

surgeonpharmacist

Related

physiotherapistosteopathmassage therapistorthopedistspineadjustment

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