Occupation or Discipline
chiropractic

chi·ro·prac·tic [ kahy-ruh-prak-tik ]
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(chiropractic) An occupational discipline founded by D.D. Palmer in the 1890's based on the relationship of the spine to health and disease.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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(chiropractic) Chiropractic is a health care profession. Chiropractors perform adjustments (manipulations) to the spine or other parts of the body. The goal is to correct alignment problems, ease pain, and support the body's natural ability to heal itself. They may also use other treatments including Heat and ice; Electrical stimulation; Relaxation techniques; Rehabilitative and general exercise; Counseling about diet, weight loss, and other lifestyle factors; Dietary supplements. Many people visit chiropractors for treatment of low back pain, neck pain, and headaches. NIH: National Center for Complementary and Integrative HealthMedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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(chiropractic) Occupational discipline based on the relationship of the spine to health and disease; the spine is analyzed by X-rays and palpation, and vertebrae are adjusted manually to relieve pressures on the spinal cord.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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In chiropractic (a manipulative and body-based practice), the relationship between the structure of the spine and other articulating surfaces and their interaction with the nervous system is thought to be key to maintaining or restoring health. The main method for restoring this relationship is manipulation of the spine, other joints,...Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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Chiropractic, a system of healing based on the theory that disease in the human body results from a lack of normal nerve function. Chiropractors employ treatment by manipulation and specific adjustment of body structures, such as the spinal column, and use physical therapy when necessary.Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2020
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