A chiropractor is a professional trained to determine whether an individual's joints, spine or other bones are aligned in the way they should be. These professionals use their analysis of an individual's bone structure to identify bone problems that may affect an individual's health so they can take steps to correct those problems.
Responsibilities
Chiropractors collect and record information related to a patient's medical history, examine the positioning of bones and muscles, use special techniques or equipment to adjust the positioning of bones, and perform other similar tasks.
Education/Training
Chiropractors are required to have an associate degree or a bachelor's degree in any field; a doctorate degree from a chiropractic program; and a chiropractor's license, obtained by passing a state and/or national exam.
Salary
The salary of a chiropractor in 2008 ranged from $32,000 to $160,000 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Career Development
Chiropractors do not typically advance to other positions as they are already at the top of the field of chiropractic medicine. However, a chiropractor working for a chiropractic group may decide to open a private practice.
Work Locations
Chiropractors typically work in private chiropractic offices, but they may also work in clinics, colleges (as professors or researchers), group offices or hospitals.
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