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bonesetting clinic; osteopathic clinic; chiropractic-style clinic
A clinic run by a licensed judo therapist (柔道整復師) that treats bone fractures, dislocations, sprains, and muscle injuries through manual therapy. Very common in Japan and covered by health insurance for certain treatments.
腰が痛いので整骨院に行ってきた。
My lower back hurt, so I went to an osteopathic clinic.
駅前に新しい整骨院がオープンした。
A new bonesetting clinic opened in front of the station.
スポーツで怪我をしたら、病院だけでなく整骨院に通う人も多い。
When people get injured playing sports, many go not only to the hospital but also to a bonesetting clinic.
USAGE:
整骨院 is also called 接骨院. Both refer to the same type of clinic. They are distinct from 整体院 (bodywork/chiropractic clinic), which is not covered by health insurance.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 整骨院に通う (to go regularly to a bonesetting clinic)
- 整骨院で治療を受ける (to receive treatment at a bonesetting clinic)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 接骨院: same meaning, alternative name
- 整体院: bodywork/chiropractic clinic — not insurance-covered, different qualifications
- 鍼灸院: acupuncture and moxibustion clinic