bonesetters

In many European countries "bonesetters" have, in a crude way, been treating strains and sprains of the spinal column since time immemorial.

Nature Cure Henry Lindlahr 1893

It is merely professional, a trick of the practice, unquestionably, in most cases; but sometimes it is a "natural gift," like that of the "bonesetters," and

The Conflict with Slavery and Others, Complete, Volume VII, The Works of Whittier: the Conflict with Slavery, Politics and Reform, the Inner Life and Criticism John Greenleaf Whittier 1849

It is merely professional, a trick of the practice, unquestionably, in most cases; but sometimes it is a "natural gift," like that of the "bonesetters," and

The Complete Works of Whittier John Greenleaf Whittier 1849

It is merely professional, a trick of the practice, unquestionably, in most cases; but sometimes it is a "natural gift," like that of the "bonesetters," and

Criticism, Part 4, from Volume VII, The Works of Whittier: the Conflict with Slavery, Politics and Reform, the Inner Life and Criticism John Greenleaf Whittier 1849

Folk practitioners sometimes called "bonesetters" have long used the notion of bones "going out of place" to explain maladies, and they employ manipulation as a panacea.

Bayblab 2009

In 1477, following Spain's unification, Ferdinand and Isabella created a central Protomedicato empowered to examine, not only physicians and surgeons but also midwives, bonesetters, apothecaries, dealers in aromatic drugs, and any other persons who "in whole or in part practice these professions" — men as well as women.

Pestilence and Headcolds: Encountering Illness in Colonial Mexico 2008

He fell very ill, sent for doctors of every kind, even bonesetters, but they, none of them, could find out what was the matter with him, or even give him any relief.

The Green Fairy Book 2003

She nodded toward me and said with her hands: My family name, the name of all the bonesetters.

The Bonesetter's Daughter TAN, Amy 2001

She believed the bones from this cave were the reason her family had become famous as bonesetters.

The Bonesetter's Daughter TAN, Amy 2001

A good many of the chirurgiens, urinoscopists, bonesetters, physicians, and other healers were donating their time and services as a charity; others came to learn or refine their skills.

Dragonfly in Amber Gabaldon, Diana 1992