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.

Job Task

• Advise patients about recommended courses of treatment.
• Consult with and refer patients to appropriate health practitioners when necessary.
• Counsel patients about nutrition, exercise, sleeping habits, stress management, and other matters.
• Diagnose health problems by reviewing patients' health and medical histories; questioning, observing and examining patients; and interpreting x-rays.
• Perform a series of manual adjustments to the spine, or other articulations of the body, in order to correct the musculoskeletal system.
• Suggest and apply the use of supports such as straps, tapes, bandages, and braces if necessary.
• Analyze x-rays in order to locate the sources of patients' difficulties and to rule out fractures or diseases as sources of problems.
• Arrange for diagnostic x-rays to be taken.
• Evaluate the functioning of the neuromuscularskeletal system and the spine using systems of chiropractic diagnosis.
• Maintain accurate case histories of patients.
• Obtain and record patients' medical histories.

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