1.
bone-setting clinic; osteopathic clinic
A clinic run by a licensed bonesetter (柔道整復師) that treats bone fractures, sprains, joint problems, and musculoskeletal issues through manual therapy.
足首を捻挫して接骨院に行った。
I sprained my ankle and went to a bone-setting clinic.
駅前に新しい接骨院ができた。
A new bone-setting clinic opened in front of the station.
スポーツで怪我をしたときは、整形外科か接骨院に行くとよい。
When you get a sports injury, it's good to go to an orthopedic clinic or a bone-setting clinic.
Compound of 接骨 (bonesetting) + 院 (institution, clinic). These clinics are widespread in Japan and treat musculoskeletal problems using hands-on techniques.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 接骨院に通う: to go to a bone-setting clinic regularly
- 接骨院で治療を受ける: to receive treatment at a bone-setting clinic
- 接骨院を開業する: to open a bone-setting practice
CULTURAL NOTE:
Bone-setting clinics are extremely common in Japan, found in most neighborhoods. They are staffed by 柔道整復師 (licensed bonesetters), whose practice historically developed from martial arts injury treatment. National health insurance covers some treatments.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 整骨院: same as 接骨院 — alternative name for the same type of clinic
- 整形外科: orthopedic surgery/clinic — Western medical approach; uses X-rays, surgery
- 整体: chiropractic, bodywork — unlicensed practice; not covered by insurance