chiropractor

noun

chi·​ro·​prac·​tor ˈkī-rə-ˌprak-tər How to pronounce chiropractor (audio)
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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Best lumbar support pillows Perfect for your office or car, this pillow supports your back’s curve and is chiropractor-recommended. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026 The inspections also identified chiropractors offering popular weight loss and testosterone treatments even though Georgia doesn’t allow chiropractors to prescribe medications or administer injections. — Carrie Teegardin, AJC.com, 29 July 2026 McAfee has professed the benefits of unpasteurized milk in public libraries and chiropractor offices. — CNN Money, 14 June 2026 Epstein also suggested paying for the services of a chiropractor for the officers. — Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for chiropractor

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Etymology

chiropract(ic) + -or entry 1

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of chiropractor was in 1904

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“Chiropractor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chiropractor. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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