You might hire a chiropractor to:
- Arrange and analyze diagnostic X-rays to locate the source of pain and rule out fracture or disease
Educate patients about the benefits of routine chiropractic care, with a recommended course of treatment
Evaluate patients using chiropractic diagnosis, determining neuromusculoskeletal and other spine-related conditions
Perform spinal adjustments and other bodily articulations to relieve pain and improve mobility and function
| Required skills and qualifications | Preferred skills and qualifications |
| Degree in biology relevant to the country of employment, like a bachelor’s degree in the US | Empathy |
| Two or more years’ experience as a chiropractor | Strong interpersonal skills |
| Degree from an accredited chiropractic university, relevant to the country of employment, such as a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree in the US | Good motor skills and dexterity |
| Professional certification and required regional licensure | Excellent critical thinking abilities |
