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
Regular visits to a chiropractor keep her often troublesome back strong enough for practice and play …—
John Garrity et al.
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Floyd County Democratic Chair Vincent Mendes works as a chiropractor and said many of his Republican patients are considering voting for Harris.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
The address associated with the chiropractor on the city’s website is for a clinic that closed years ago.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
In fact, it was designed by a chiropractor to promote spine alignment and reduce neck discomfort while sleeping.
—Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
Andy, a chiropractor and professional poker player, was his AAU coach.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
The address associated with the chiropractor on the city’s website is for a clinic that closed years ago.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
In fact, it was designed by a chiropractor to promote spine alignment and reduce neck discomfort while sleeping.
—Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
Andy, a chiropractor and professional poker player, was his AAU coach.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
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“Chiropractor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chiropractor. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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