Chiropractor
What They Do
Chiropractors treat patients with health problems of the neuromusculoskeletal system, which includes nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. They use spinal adjustments, manipulation, and other techniques to manage patients' health concerns, such as back and neck pain.
How to Become One
Chiropractors must get a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree and a state license. Doctor of Chiropractic programs typically take 4 years to complete and require at least 3 years of undergraduate college education for admission.
Work Environment & Job Outlook
Most chiropractors work in a solo or group chiropractic practice. A large number are self-employed.
Employment of chiropractors is projected to grow 15 percent from 2012 to 2022.
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