Assess, treat, and care for patients by manipulation of spine and musculoskeletal system. May provide spinal adjustment or address sacral or pelvic misalignment. Work to help people adjust their posture, behaviors, and overall wellbeing. Medical professionals that specialize in the treatment and care of a patient’s spine, from work-related injuries to physical problems. If you want to help improve other people's lives, you should check out this career!
Make a Difference
A Typical Day
- Diagnose health problems by reviewing patients' health and medical histories, questioning, observing, and examining patients and interpreting x-rays.
- Perform a series of manual adjustments to the spine
- Obtain and record patients' medical histories.
- Maintain accurate case histories of patients.
- Advise patients about recommended courses of treatment.
Recommended Credentials
Doctoral Degree
Education & Training
Regional employers often hire graduates of these programs.
Elsewhere in Michigan
Pursue a Bachelor of Science to get started on this career pathway, for example: Pre-Chiropractic Program at University of Michigan - Dearborn
Explore This Career
Try it before you buy it!
Take biology classes.
Visit the Northwest Ed Career Tech Center Health Sciences program and consider attending.
The Local Advantage Learning Pathway
Pathway 1
Northwest Education Services Career Tech Center - Health Sciences for basics in Anatomy and Physiology
Pathway 2
Complete your General Studies at Northwestern Michigan College (NMC).
Pathway 3
Complete a Bachelor of Science to further your education.
Apply to a graduate program to finish your degree.
Sample Job Titles...
- Chiropractic Doctor (DC)
- Chiropractic Neurologist
- Chiropractic Physician
Hear It From The Pros
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Wage Range & Median 10-County Region
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Other Regional Career Resources
Learn more about Chiropractors at O*NET Online.
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