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💆 A back doctor ✋ Hand prefix
chiro

chiro

1 9.8
A person who treats problems of the bones and muscles, often by moving the spine and joints
  • noun
  • /ˈkaɪroʊ/
  • Informal
translation icon : quiropraxista
  • Needs a vet exam, chiro, and massage first.

And last but hopefully not least is the chiro.

Examples

  • I learned from my chiro that leg length has a big impact on everything.

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  • Time to call a vet or a chiro at least.

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  • Also farrier, vet... chiro if it's a good one.

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  • I had a pinched nerve a surgeon wanted to slice off; I opted to go to the chiro instead, and it worked.

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  • After my car accident, I visited my chiro for treatment on my back pain.

  • My chiro recommended specific exercises to help improve my posture.

  • I feel much better after seeing my chiro for my stiff neck.

Synonyms

chiropractor
vschiro
  • Specialized
95 4.1

A trained health professional who adjusts the spine to relieve back and muscle pain

is the informal casual name rather than the formal professional term

Surface Forms

chiro singular
chiros plural

Etymology

Chiro is an informal short for chiropractor, a name built from Greek parts cheir 'hand' and praktikos 'doing', so a chiro is literally a person who uses their hands to treat back and muscle problems.