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physical therapy vs chiropractic

physical therapy

Definitions

noun

  1. therapy that uses physical agents: exercise and massage and other modalities

Examples

Physical therapy and the physical therapist came to be the source and symbol of healing for patients.

Mild symptoms may be helped by conservative treatments such as pain relievers, physical therapy or a supportive brace.

My father would chauffeur me to my triweekly physical therapy sessions and to my psychological counselor, Dr. Tom Craig.

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chiropractic

Definitions

noun

  1. a method of treatment that manipulates body structures (especially the spine) to relieve low back pain or even headache or high blood pressure

Examples

A permanent cure will only be effected by acupuncture, chiropractic or manipulation.

Alternative medicine consists of a number of types of therapies, including chiropractic, acupuncture, massage therapy, herbalism and homeopathy.

Other useful complementary treatments include acupuncture, chiropractic, yoga and hypnosis.

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