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| Years of Education | 14.3,14.3,10,6,3 |
| Art / Science Degrees |
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Typical Tasks
- Diagnose health problems by reviewing patients' health and medical histories, questioning, observing and examining patients, and interpreting x-rays.
- Maintain accurate case histories of patients.
- Perform a series of manual adjustments to the spine, or other articulations of the body, to correct the musculoskeletal system.
- Evaluate the functioning of the neuromuscularskeletal system and the spine using systems of chiropractic diagnosis.
- Obtain and record patients' medical histories.
- Advise patients about recommended courses of treatment.
- Consult with and refer patients to appropriate health practitioners when necessary.
- Analyze x-rays to locate the sources of patients' difficulties and to rule out fractures or diseases as sources of problems.
- Counsel patients about nutrition, exercise, sleeping habits, stress management, and other matters.
- Arrange for diagnostic x-rays to be taken.
- Suggest and apply the use of supports such as straps, tapes, bandages, and braces if necessary.
What are Chiropractors?
Adjust spinal column and other articulations of the body to correct abnormalities of the human body believed to be caused by interference with the nervous system. Examine patient to determine nature and extent of disorder. Manipulate spine or other involved area. May utilize supplementary measures, such as exercise, rest, water, light, heat, and nutritional therapy.