Used in a Sentence

chiropractor

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for chiropractor.

Editorial note

At best, the chiropractor is a physical therapist with a focus on the back.

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Definitions1
Parts of speech1

Quick take

A health-care practitioner who specializes in chiropractic.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of chiropractor gathered in one view.

noun

A health-care practitioner who specializes in chiropractic.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for chiropractor.

noun

A health-care practitioner who specializes in chiropractic.

Example sentences

1

At best, the chiropractor is a physical therapist with a focus on the back.

2

Sure, strengthening back muscles is not enough for real injuries, but neither is going to a chiropractor.

3

He is a chiropractor and he's not opting out of the brand simply because you think he's a charlatan.

4

Despite skepticism, she went to a chiropractor and has started recovering her hearing (measured by ENT as 30 decibel improvement) and balance.

5

I had severe finger pain two years ago and went to a chiropractor but none of that helped.

6

I am contemplating going to a chiropractor, but I'm unsure of the authenticity of chiropractic therapy.

7

Make sure you have a damn good chiropractor and well-written last will.

8

Acupuncture can actually relieve pain[1], and as long as a point of going to a chiropractor is to give muscles a massage rather than to pray and inhale incense sticks, then it helps as well.

9

The Chiropractor was trying to cure the elusive Subluxation.

10

Be wary of any Chiropractor who snaps your neck.

11

The other shops nearby include a small convenience/grocery store, a chiropractor, a shared-work space, restaurants, a small gym, etc.

12

I researched homeopathy (I didn't have a real doctor until my teens – only a homeopathic chiropractor) and found out that it was pseudoscience.

Quote examples

1

Because, unfortunately based on your definition, the best manual spinal manipulator I know is a "chiropractor."

2

My chiropractor recommended the "Dyna-flex" gyro ball, when I developed persistent pain years back.

3

(I observe that they call the first type of chiropractor a "straight" chiropractor.) It is a pity they have the same name, as if Astronomy was still called Astrology.

4

I went to a physical therapist not a chiropractor, but "cracking" your back is necessary for some injuries and it is the only way to fix it.

Proper noun examples

1

Examples: City Dentist, City Personal Injury Attorney, City Chiropractor.

2

Individual Plan from an instate health care plan costs slightly more each month, but all routine check ups, generic brand pharmaceuticals proscribe from my doctor, and any specialist (Chiropractor, Knee Doctor, etc) visits are 100% covered IF I am referred by my primary care physician.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use chiropractor in a sentence?

At best, the chiropractor is a physical therapist with a focus on the back.

What does chiropractor mean?

A health-care practitioner who specializes in chiropractic.

What part of speech is chiropractor?

chiropractor is commonly used as noun.