Chiropractic is a massage technique to put the vertebrae back in the right position, but it is not part of medicine itself.
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Chiropractic
/ˌkaɪɹəˈpɹæktɪk/
Synonyms for "chiropractic" (33 found)
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Closest matches (7)
Noun(2 words)
chiropractic carechiropractic medicine
Strong matches (10)
Noun(1 words)
joint thrusting
Related words (16)
Noun(4 words)
manual therapyprofessional carespinal manipulationspinal therapy
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10 entriesclinical serviceshealth care disciplinehealth care serviceshealthcare disciplineinterventionmanual therapymedical practicemedical systemphysical therapy modalitiestreatment
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12 entriesadjustment therapycervical adjustmentclinical practicehome exercise programinitial examinationjoint mobilizationlumbar adjustmentprofessional educationsoft tissue therapyspinal adjustmentspinal manipulationtreatment session
Collocations
10 entriesadjustment techniquechiropractic adjustmentchiropractic carechiropractic clinicchiropractic educationchiropractic philosophychiropractic treatmentmanual therapyspinal manipulationvertebral subluxation
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The spa offers chiropractic treatments.
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NCCAM Director Dr. Josephine Briggs says the new survey provides the most current, comprehensive and reliable source of information on Americans' use of unconventional remedies such as medicinal herbs, acupuncture, yoga, meditation, massage and chiropractic or osteopathic manipulation.
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