Chiropractors may suggest changes in diet or exercise as part of the treatment. Like other doctors, chiropractors take medical histories, conduct physical exams, and order tests. They analyze X rays of patients to look at spinal alignment. Chiropractors often manually adjust parts of the body, especially the spine. They may use water, light, heat, ultrasound, and electric therapy.
Some chiropractors specialize in athletic injuries or orthopedics.
Other specialize in taking and interpreting X-ray images. Most chiropractors run small offices. Thus they are responsible for hiring employees, keeping records, and finding new patients. Chiropractors is in the Health Services Career Cluster.