Chiropractors evaluate and treat patients' neuromusculoskeletal system, which includes nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. They use spinal adjustments and manipulation, as well as other clinical interventions, to manage patients' health concerns, such as back and neck pain.
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What do they typically do
- Review a patient's medical history and listen to their concerns
- Perform a physical examination to analyze the patient's posture, spine, and reflexes
- Provide neuromusculoskeletal therapy, which involves adjusting a patient's spinal column and other joints
- Give additional treatments, such as applying heat or cold to a patient's injured areas
- Advise patients on health and lifestyle issues, such as exercise and nutrition
- Refer patients to other healthcare professionals if needed
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- 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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