整体院(せいたいいん)

せいたいいん
noun
bodywork clinic; chiropractic clinic
healthdaily-life
1. bodywork clinic; chiropractic clinic
A clinic that provides manual body adjustment and manipulation therapy to address musculoskeletal issues. Distinct from Western chiropractic, Japanese seitai encompasses various traditional and modern bodywork techniques.
腰(こし)が痛(いた)いので整体院(せいたいいん)に行(い)く。
My lower back hurts, so I'm going to a bodywork clinic.
駅前(えきまえ)に新(あたら)しい整体院(せいたいいん)が開業(かいぎょう)した。
A new chiropractic clinic opened in front of the station.
友人(ゆうじん)に勧(すす)められた整体院(せいたいいん)に通(かよ)い始(はじ)めてから、肩(かた)こりが楽(らく)になった。
Since I started going to the bodywork clinic my friend recommended, my stiff shoulders have improved.

A compound of 整体(せいたい) (body adjustment/alignment) and 院(いん) (clinic/institution). 整体院(せいたいいん) are extremely common in Japan — they can be found near most train stations and in shopping areas. They are not medical facilities and do not require a medical license, unlike 接骨院(せっこついん) (bonesetting clinics) which are licensed.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 接骨院(せっこついん): bonesetting clinic — licensed facility for treating bone and joint issues
  • 鍼灸院(しんきゅういん): acupuncture and moxibustion clinic — uses needles and heat therapy
  • マッサージ店(てん): massage shop — focuses on muscle relaxation rather than structural alignment

Related Words

Compare: 接骨院(せっこついん) (bonesetting clinic)
Compare: 整骨院(せいこついん) (bonesetting clinic)
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