Chiropractors Go Back to List Assess, treat, and care for patients by manipulation of spine and musculoskeletal system. May provide spinal adjustment or address sacral or pelvic misalignment.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Medical software

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

Skills
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
	Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
	Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
	Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
	Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
	Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Knowledge
	Medicine and Dentistry - Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
	Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
	Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
	Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
	Therapy and Counseling - Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $100,136.00 $48.14  $31.77  $38.45 - $52.90  Bridgeport/Stamford $119,318.00 $57.36  $38.39  $41.37 - $55.85  Hartford $101,805.00 $48.95  $33.55  N/A - N/A  New Haven $92,008.00 $44.24  $27.14  $30.65 - $52.90  New London/Norwich $87,969.00 $42.29  $30.43  $37.86 - $51.46

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   21   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

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