The practice or treatment method of chiropractic; healing through hand-applied manipulation, especially of the spine.
From Greek 'cheir' (hand) and 'praxis' (practice or action). The term 'praxis' itself comes from ancient Greek philosophy meaning practical application of theory.
The word 'praxis' appears in philosophy, education, and medicine—it always means 'learning by doing'—so 'chiropraxis' literally means 'healing through the practice of hands,' emphasizing experience over theory!
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