Chiropractic Definition

kīrə-prăktĭk
noun
The science and art of restoring or maintaining health, practiced by a licensed professional, based on the theory that disease is caused by interference with nerve function, and employing manipulation of the body joints, esp. of the spine, to restore normal nerve function.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:

Origin of Chiropractic

  • From chiro- (“hand”) +‎ practic from Ancient Greek χείρ (kheir, “hand”) + πρακτικός (praktikos, “concerned with action”).

    From Wiktionary

  • chiro– Greek prāktikos practical practical

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Chiropractic Sentence Examples

  • For example, chiropractic care, acupuncture, and massage are not homeopathic treatments but do fall under the title of alternative treatments in many instances.

  • Other types of treatments include medication, acupuncture, chiropractic care and exercise.

  • Others may require more extensive physical therapy or chiropractic therapy.

  • The best option is to look for stress balls through retailers that have events where the balls may be sold or given away as promotional items, such as at day spas, chiropractic offices, or trade shows.

  • In addition to the use of herbal medicines, it is known for the use of yoga, meditation, hypnosis, chiropractic medicine, Chinese medicine and homeopathy.

More Sentences

Related Articles

Find Similar Words

Find similar words to chiropractic using the buttons below.

Words Starting With

CCHCHI

Words Ending With

CICTIC

Unscrambles

chiropractic

Words Starting With C and Ending With C

Starts With C & Ends With CStarts With CH & Ends With CStarts With C & Ends With IC

Word Length

12 Letter Words12 Letter Words Starting With C12 Letter Words Ending With C