Chiropractors assess, treat, and care for patients by manipulation of the spine and musculoskeletal system. They may provide spinal adjustment or address sacral or pelvic misalignment.
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- Chiropractors
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What do they typically do
- Maintain accurate case histories of patients
- Evaluate the functioning of the neuromuscularskeletal system and the spine using systems of chiropractic diagnosis
- Counsel patients about nutrition, exercise, sleeping habits, stress management, or other matters
- Obtain and record patients' medical histories
- Analyze x-rays to locate the sources of patients' difficulties and to rule out fractures or diseases as sources of problems
- Perform a series of manual adjustments to the spine or other articulations of the body to correct the musculoskeletal system
- Advise patients about recommended courses of treatment
- Diagnose health problems by reviewing patients' health and medical histories, questioning, observing, and examining patients and interpreting x-rays
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Education & Training
- Education Most require a graduate degree like a master's, Ph.D., M.D., or law degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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