Chiropractor

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Patient Consultation: Review medical histories and interview patients regarding their symptoms, pain levels, and lifestyle habits.
• Physical Examination: Evaluate patients' posture, spine alignment, range of motion, and physical condition.
• Diagnostic Testing: Order and interpret diagnostic imaging like X-rays to locate skeletal issues and rule out fractures or diseases.
• Neuromusculoskeletal Diagnosis: Analyze exam results to form a working medical diagnosis of the joints and nervous system.
• Spinal Adjustments: Perform manual therapy and high-velocity, low-amplitude spinal manipulations to realign joints and improve motion.
• Complementary Therapies: Utilize hot/cold compresses, massage therapy, soft tissue release, ultrasound, or electrical stimulation.
• Care Planning: Design individualized, long-term rehabilitation and pain management programs for specific recovery goals.
• Patient Educati...