chiropractor

noun

chi·ro·prac·tor ˈkī-rə-ˌprak-tər

ˌkī-rə-ˈprak-

plural chiropractors

: a licensed health care professional who treats disorders (such as back and neck pain) chiefly of the musculoskeletal system especially through the manual adjustment or manipulation of the spinal vertebrae to correct nervous system dysfunction : a specialist in chiropractic

The broad field of sports medicine includes many different practitioners, from massage therapists, acupuncturists and chiropractors to osteopaths, physicians, dentists, podiatrists, psychologists and psychiatrists.—

Carol L. Otis

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The former Bachelorette, 39, finalized her divorce from Bryan Abasolo on Tuesday, Jan. 7, in a settlement that determined Lindsay will have to pay the chiropractor, 44, a $500,000 equalization payment. —

Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025 The scheme, Allstate alleged, was meant to hide his true income to avoid paying his earlier fraud judgment tied to his work as a chiropractor — an allegation that Nassiri has denied. —

Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News, 11 Dec. 2024 Through the early 20th century, people sought out homeopathy, osteopathy, naturopathy, water cures, and chiropractors. —

Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024 Stephen is a chiropractor and Donna is a housewife. —

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