According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Evaluate the functioning of the neuromuscularskeletal system and the spine using systems of chiropractic diagnosis. | 98% |
| Diagnose health problems by reviewing patients' health and medical histories, questioning, observing, and examining patients and interpreting x-rays. | 98% |
| Perform a series of manual adjustments to the spine or other articulations of the body to correct the musculoskeletal system. | 98% |
| Obtain and record patients' medical histories. | 98% |
| Maintain accurate case histories of patients. | 96% |
| Advise patients about recommended courses of treatment. | 95% |
| Analyze x-rays to locate the sources of patients' difficulties and to rule out fractures or diseases as sources of problems. | 94% |
| Counsel patients about nutrition, exercise, sleeping habits, stress management, or other matters. | 90% |
| Consult with or refer patients to appropriate health practitioners when necessary. | 86% |
| Recommend and arrange for diagnostic procedures, such as blood chemistry tests, saliva tests, x-rays, or other imaging procedures. | 84% |
| Suggest and apply the use of supports such as straps, tapes, bandages, or braces if necessary. | 67% |
