Is being a chiropractor a good fit for you?
Treats back, neck and joint problems with hands-on adjustments to the spine and body.
What the work involves
- Makes a series of hands-on adjustments to the spine and other joints to correct the body's muscles and bones.
- Finds health problems by reviewing patients' histories, asking questions, examining them and reading x-rays.
- Gets and records patients' medical histories.
- Checks how the nerves, muscles, bones and spine are working using chiropractic methods.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be helping and hands-on. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a chiropractor is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.