Adjust spinal column and other articulations of the body to correct abnormalities of the human body believed to be caused by interference with the nervous system. Examine patient to determine nature and extent of disorder. Manipulate spine or other involved area. May utilize supplementary measures, such as exercise, rest, water, light, heat, and nutritional therapy.

• Chiropractor

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

• administer medications or treatments
• analyze medical data
• analyze patient activity
• apply traction
• collect clinical data
• communicate technical information
• conduct patient assessments
• counsel patients concerning diet
• diagnose medical condition of patient
• diagnose spinal misalignments
• document medical prognosis
• follow clinical radiation safety procedures
• follow confidentiality procedures
• follow dental or medical office procedures
• follow dental or medical x-ray procedures
• follow patient care procedures
• identify body response variations
• interpret medical laboratory test results
• interpret x-rays
• make decisions
• make presentations on health or medical issues
• observe patient condition
• obtain information from clients, customers, or patients
• position patient for therapy
• recognize childhood diseases
• take vital signs
• treat medical condition of patient
• use clinical problem solving techniques
• use counseling techniques
• use darkroom procedures in radiology or medical or dental lab setting
• use interpersonal communication techniques
• use knowledge of investigation techniques
• use knowledge of medical terminology
• use medical diagnostic techniques
• use physical therapy techniques
• use research methodology procedures in health care
• use sanitation practices in health care settings
• write technical health or medical documents