chiropractic clinic
A center for treatment of patients by practitioners of chiropractic therapy, involving manipulation of the spine, joints, and muscles.
A chiropractic clinic is a center or office where patients are treated or given counseling by chiropractors, whose approach generally involves manual manipulation of the patient's spine, joints, and soft tissues with the aim of restoring health. Treatment can also involve general lifestyle advice.
The practice centers on chiropractic care, commonly involving manual treatment of the spine and other parts of the musculoskeletal system. Counseling can accompany that treatment.
A clinic can occupy one office or a larger treatment center. Its chiropractic practice distinguishes it from a general massage service aimed at relaxation.
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