Chiropractor

Chiropractor

Duties and responsibilities:

Chiropractors diagnose, treat and prevent mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system and look at the effect of these disorders on the function of the nervous system and general health.Their aim is to relieve pain, increase mobility and to get patients back to full health and movement. Treatment involves using the hands to apply a specific force to adjust the joints of the body.Chiropractors treat chronic and acute conditions, which include back, shoulder and neck problems and joint, posture and muscle issues, as well as sports injuries.The treatment is designed to encourage the body's natural healing process and does not include surgery or drugs.The profession takes a holistic approach to the needs of patients, considering physical, psychological and social factors, and recognises the value of working with other healthcare practitioners.Chiropractors may work alone, with other chiropractors in group practices, or alongside practitioners such as physiotherapists or massage therapists.

Salary:

$58,740-$66,000

Education:

4 years of professional study and includes a 4-year undergraduate/college

Demand for this profession:

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of chiropractors is expected to increase 28% between 2008 and 2018, much faster than the average for all occupations. Employment for chiropractors is expected to grow in the coming years, as consumer demand for alternative health care increases.

Reflection:

I would be a chiropractor because they earn a lot of money. And they help people. They help you with your back. And make you feel less stressed.