physical therapy vs chiropractic
physical therapy
Definitions
noun
- 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.
chiropractic
Definitions
noun
- 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.
