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Definition
Chiropractor, or the practice of chiropractic.
- chiropractor; a practitioner of chiropractic
- chiropractic; a form of alternative medicine focused on the musculoskeletal system
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the profession of chiropractic, which is distinct from traditional Chinese medicine or physiotherapy in the local healthcare landscape. While it is a recognized medical practice, it is often categorized as alternative or complementary medicine in Hong Kong. Patients typically seek out this specialist for chronic back pain or posture-related issues rather than acute illnesses.
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His lower back hurts a lot, he wants to see a chiropractor.
Do you know any chiropractors you can recommend?
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 物理治療師, which refers to a physiotherapist. While both treat musculoskeletal issues, their training, diagnostic methods, and treatment approaches differ significantly in the eyes of local patients.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
