Chiropractor
Description
A chiropractor diagnoses and treats musculoskeletal problems — mostly back, neck, and joint pain — by adjusting the spine and joints with their hands or small instruments, aiming to restore mobility and ease pain without drugs or surgery. They take a history, examine posture and movement, sometimes order X-rays, and build a treatment plan of repeated adjustments alongside advice on exercise, posture, and ergonomics.
Most chiropractors run their own small practice or work in a group clinic, seeing a steady flow of patients across the day. The work suits people who are comfortable working with their hands, want to help people in pain, and can combine clinical judgment with the marketing and management of running a practice.
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Career path
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