Chiropractor

Chiropractor Job Description Chiropractors Use A Variety Of Physical Techniques And Therapies In The Treatment And Rehabilitation Of Patients Who Are Suffering From Disorders And/or Injuries Of The Back Or Musculoskeletal System. Chiropractors Help Clients To Recover From Disorders Of The Back Or Musculoskeletal System Through The Use Of Manipulation/supportive Techniques, Specialist Equipment And Physical Exercise. They Correct Spinal Problems/injuries By Applying Manual Force And/or Making Adjustments With Their Hands Or Specialist Equipment. Chiropractors Often Also Take Patients' General Health, Lifestyle And Well Being Into Consideration To Provide More Holistic Treatments. Chiropractor Duties/Functions/Responsibilities diagnosing and treating disorders/ailments; making physical examinations; taking patients pulse, heart rate, blood pressure etc; undertaking patient consultations at home and within practices/clinics; providing education and advice about lifestyle, exercise and movement; liaising with and making referrals to doctors/health care practitioners; keeping accurate confidential patient records; attending conferences; gaining information from patients about previous medical history; organising for patients to have X-rays; assessing and planning treatment requirements; keeping up to date with developments in the profession.