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Chiropractors evaluate and treat patients' neuromusculoskeletal system, which includes nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. They use spinal adjustments and manipulation, as well as other clinical interventions, to manage patients' health concerns, such as back and neck pain.

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Chiropractors almost always work indoors in comfortable air temperatures. Their workdays often include face-to-face discussions and time using the telephone. They have a lot of contact with others, usually physically close to them, sometimes touching them. Being able to work well as part of a team is very important in this work. Accuracy is also very important. On a typical workday, workers often use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Chiropractors have a great deal of freedom for structuring their work and making decisions. The number of hours worked each week varies depending on the work setting and other factors.

Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed. Many require more than five years of experience.

May need some on-the-job training, but most assume you will already have the required skills, knowledge, experience, and training.